A Change in the Weather

The rains have come. Yesterday the pool guys cleaned everything up and it looked very pristine. Between then and now the rains and wind have come and the pool looks like a swamp. It will give Jim something to do. He has a spurt of energy in the morning, then needs a nap of about an hour. The rest of the day he is up and doing, but very low key. Then he goes to bed about 7 PM and sleeps pretty well all night. He had said that his throat was quite sore yesterday but now says it is better today. As long as he can keep moving around during the day everything seems to works as it was designed. Food treats today were apricot juice, milk with mocha flavoring, Manzanilla tea, and some of the sauce from some short ribs I am cooking, although since there was tomato in it he didn't like it. Burns his throat. He is hoping that by next week he may be able to gum some cheese and perhaps get some scrambled eggs down. Today was too soon. Anyway, the weather. Yes, it is going to rain and bluster for the next few days, with intermittent patches of clearing and sun, but mostly wet and cold. Well after all, it is winter. Or almost.

This afternoon I went to an open house held by a local ceramic artist, Donna Lemongello. She makes absolutely gorgeous things; tiles, bowls, cups, pitchers, etc. Each is designed and crafted with exquisite care. Her things are a real pleasure to own and even more delightful to give. And you know what they say, it is more blessed to give . . . etc. I wish she had a web site so you could browse her wares.

It is now 8 PM and Jim has faded and gone to bed. He is sleeping a bit better these days, for longer periods of time without having to get up and clear out his throat. That is still a problem but is getting a bit better each day.