Porthole

No excuses for getting nothing done. None.

27 degrees at midnight. I've been procrastinating. Not getting things done like I should. Can't blame the weather or any disturbing news. So off to bed soon. If I'm smart I go to the post office and cafe by 9. If not? Just another day.

35 degrees at 11:27. Sunny and warming. I went across the wide river and met my friends at The Break. Saw Willie, David who I hadn't seen for awhile, Kathi who loaned me a book. We sat and chatted. I'm the youngest of the bunch but I don't feel that way.

They've changed policy at the laundromat where David works so I should do my laundry. It's been months. Not everything washes out well by hand.

I'm winded when I come up those 42 steps, but sitting here with my coffee I feel fine.

"Old age" is like that. Moments when one feels youthful and present, moments lost in the nostalgia of back when... moments when the body reminds one that it ain't young no more.

I'm getting old in ways that disturb me and charm no one.

I have so much to do today and no will to do anything. I could just sit here in the sun and lose myself in daydreams. It would be far too easy.

44 at 3 minutes to 3. I'm wasting time listening to Dimash, watching reactions to his performances.

At least I ate some beef vegetable soup. It's 3 p.m. Time to work. Back in an hour.

4:18. Got some writing down but I need to continue for at least another hour. Took a break to fertilize plants, clear a spot on the table. Even opened up a window. It's 46 outside.

44 degrees at 6:18. It's cooling. Windows still open. Must close them before bedtime as the nights freeze.

Planted two rooted onions... finally. Tried to drown the plants in the hall but still dry at the base of the pots. I want to overwater and then let them dry out a bit. I'll need to be careful as I hope they'll drain. Old plants in old pots ... big old pots.

I have made progress on my 8 Journalistic Intentions entries. Just not ready yet.

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