Week in W's: Maybe Fall?

     The weather now is November like. Chilly and damp feeling. I'll be heading out soon to pick up sister's and we're off for the next 32 hours or so. As has been my Saturday, here's my week in W's.

What's Top of Mind:

  The midterm election is on my mind. I sometimes feel there's no hope for this country. When Ron Johnson says the rioters in January 6 we're just exercising their right to free speech. When not one republican leader denounced the attack in Nancy Pelosi's husband in her home, you know there's a divide that's a mountain to cross. I was equally horrified several years ago with the shooting at a congressional softball game. Despicable. I love what Hawaii Plan commented yesterday. "When you sub in any other issue, it just seems wild to me. At the end of the day, what kind of person do you want to be? Politics shouldn't change that." People getting violently angry and intimidating over political differences is going to get us no where fast. Allowing it to happen is just as bad. 

 Where I've been:

     I worked at my daughter's Thursday so DH could get loud stuff done without me being bothered. The puppy will be with DD1 all weekend so this saved her time coming to our house after work. Other outings were mom friends, church, lunch, and trivia. I'm just a social butterfly these days. 

  

 Where I’m going: 

      I know you know, girls/ sister weekend. It'll be a good couple days. I'll also do Doggie care at DD1s following his getting fixed on Monday and Tuesday likely. No sense stressing him moving again until he has a chance to heal a bit.  

What I'm eating:

     I'm not eating leftover candy. I'm just not. Ok a few pieces, or a few more. It must stop! I've had egg salad sandwiches several days. I'm pretty bored with them now. The tacos lasted forever. I want a good salad. 

What I’m watching:

     I finished House of the Dragon. Two years for another season? I may not care by that point. 

What I’m reading:

     I must start the book club book. Maybe Sunday night at my daughters, though I may just drive over Monday morning. 

What I’m listening to:

     DH getting ready and pup moving about. I think he misses the puppy. He'll be back for a few days! 

 What I’m planning:

     I'm starting to plan my Christmas budget, gift  list, and food. So many of you are so smart to think to put items away. I've bought holiday ginger ale. Likely a few bottles of wine will be purchased as I notice ones we like on sale. I'd really love to see my son, but with him not knowing his schedule and airfare going up continually that might not be realistic. Plus, with DD2 gone, he'd miss seeing her anyway. If it works out, great, but I don't want to get disappointed. 

Who needs a good slap:

     This still boils my blood. Walking the puppy on Wednesday I heard a women behind a fence playing with her yellow lab. Sweet. Next I hear a burley man just yelling at the dog, then saw him hit it with what looked like one of the tug rope toys. Apparently the dog wasn't performing how he wanted. I made sure to make noises and say loudly to the puppy, "good boy, you're being a good boy." Hitting an animal to train is horrific. 

Who Deserves Knuck's (Fist Bump):   

     I guess I'll give it to all the planners for the community Halloween parties and trunk and treat activities in our and surrounding communities. I think it's hard on kids and parents to fit things in in a school night. This way, both the kids had days of fun and a little t and t goes a long way. 

What’s making me smile:

      DD1 bought a bigger bed for her pup, seperate from the bed for in the crate. Can you get any sweeter? I keep my house cool, but she has hers a few degrees lower. This will be cozier for him. We're still looking for frugal and free things he can play and destroy with his chewing. He's done great not chewing things that aren't his. We want that to continue! 

     With that sweetness to hold you over, that what I got this week. Please play along if you'd like.