Karen’s Therapy: self esteem exercise

Questions from Eleanor Roosevelt’s book, This is my Story

1. List at least one thing you enjoyed today (I enjoyed listening to a talk show on the radio.
2. What you would like to do differently tomorrow (I want to lower my expectations)
3. One thing you accomplished today (up and dressed by 7:30 AM)
4. One thing I am looking forward to (lunch with Susan)
5. Energy level on a scale of 1-10
6. (Added 06/04/2025) One good quality I exhibited today (added)

Thursday, November 20, 2025

1. I enjoyed telling Kathy that I had found the garden plans she requested in front of her daughter and son in law. Apparently it was going to be a surprise. Serves her right for being so pushy with me.
2. I would have pushed Josh harder on getting a suitable replacement for Rob because his recommendation did not work out today; she could not help with lifting and taking down the chimes, and wanted $25 for packing
3. I got the pantry almost entirely cleaned out; Ben offered to help with his truck and labor to help me get rid of stuff after the move; also to lend me his hand truck and step ladder
4. I am looking forward to Josh’s latest suggestion for help tomorrow
5. My energy level was about 7
6. All things considered, I am gracious to the Lambe’s but wish they would stop coming over

Wednesday November 19, 2025 (missing

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

1. I enjoyed meeting my goals
2. I would accept my IBS and not get so depressed about it; after all it is better than cancer
3. I packed all the liquid foods in the pantry, all the grains and pasta, plus basket from the bedrooms and powder room, hauled all the leaking cans to the garbage half emptied the pantry, began the clean up of their demise, and sent a message to engage the cleaning service,
4. I am looking forward to a good helper like JT (plan to call Josh tomorrow about it)
5. Energy level 6-7 with back pain a problem again
6. I was welcoming to Tres’ most request to come measure yet again; I stood up to the guy that is trying to con me out of the Encyclopedias.

Monday, November 17, 2025

1. I enjoyed not having to deal with Rob
2. I would have ????
3. I finished packing the petty stuff in the Master bedroom and threw out of a lot of rust canned good and packed the rest
4. I look forward to tuning into my soap opera tomorrow and hearing the latest about Ben’s grand nephew’s school problem
5. My energy level was 8 but dropped to 6 as back pain came dominant
6. Nothing

Sunday, November 16 (in hindsight)

1. I enjoyed selling the Queen Anne table (for $250)
2. I would have cleared the way for the exit of the table better
3. I put out at least 60 gallons of files in the recycle bins (but forgot to wheel the loaded grey bin out to the curb)
4. I look forward to more sales
5. Energy level was 6-7
6. Nothing

Saturday, November 15, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting many inquiries for the printer’s trays, found out that there is a market for Georg Jensen and Gucci jewelry boxes, and hearing that Christie put some much pressure on Ashley to deepen the relationship that he gave her up
2. I would put the printers tray for sale sooner
3. I packed up all the clothes in the chest on chest, mowed the lawn where there were leaves
4. I am looking forward to the second buyer coming for the 2nd printer’s tray tomorrow
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I didn’t openly criticize Rob because he didn’t show up but I did so in an underhanded way so this doesn’t count.

Friday, November 14, 2025

1. I enjoyed my audiobook
2. I would not count on Rob and wish I had gone out to lunch with Susan
3. I packed a lot of clothes from the highboy aand chest on shext
4. I am looking forward to selling the printer trays this week end (lots of interest)
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I interacted with no one but Twig on the phone today and did nothing worthy of note. Son Ashley didn’t call as promised.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

1. I enjoyed Rob’s cleanup and organization of the garage
2. I would have pushed Rob to pack up the stuff in the garage too
3. I got a lot of Chuck’s stuff packed and tackled the toys i the 3rd bedroom closet with succsess
4. I am looking forward to more progress when Rob comes tomorrow
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I gave Rob stuff to salvage, mostly books

Wed, November12, 2025

1. I enjoyed going to my counselor appointment even though it was worthless.
2. Would not sleep and extra hour; organize things better so I could take more to the Goodwill.
3. I finished packing the floral material and lined up boxes for the many small plastic bins of toiletries that have to be packed.
4. I am looking forward to Rob coming tomorrow and organizing the remaining work including the garage and outside hose
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. Listened to two more accounts of Ben’s child abduction story

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (but written the next day)

1. I enjoyed socializing a bit with Cameron and Trey
2. I would ask Trey to do more as he didn’t seem to mind and I need the help
3. I completed the linen closet and started the floral materials and packed up a bunch of stuff I can’t remember; Trey hauled two boxes to my car
4. I am looking forward to my counselor appointment
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. Listened to Ben’s child abduction case twice

Monday, November 10, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting rid of a lot of packing issues
2. I would never have let Leah stay with us; she left the windows in her bedroom open….they have been open for about 10 years!
3. I finished up the linen closet, cleaned out the top drawers in the kitchen, had Josh’s guys take down all the drapes and sheers, bag all the sheers curtains and bedding, pack all the mirror and pictures, and more.
4. I am looking forward to getting the garage tool items packed
5. My energy level was 6-7 with bad back pain by 1
6. Was very gracious to JT who was a good worker but put tape on a lot boxes that were open to be thrown out

Sunday, November 9, 2025

1. I enjoyed finishing the emptying of the linen closet
2. I would delay closing any boxes until I had totally emptied the linen closet so I could have organized things better
3. I emptied the linen closet, brought in the plants, wrapped almost all the pictures in the bonus room and am engaging in a deal with Josh that might make my life better
4. I am looking forward to Josh’s men coming in and clearing up the moving process
5. My energy level was 6 due to bad back pains
6. Even in considerable pain I brought the critical plants in to avoid frost

Saturday, November 8, 2025

1. I enjoyed Rob coming and Josh’s visit
2. Not stress out so much over the over the move because Josh seems to have it all under control
3. I made big inroads on packing the linen closet and should finish tomorrow
4. I am looking forward to getting the linen cupboard finished
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I didn’t do well by this one today; I paid Rob to the penny but should have given him a tip but was annoyed that his last 30 minutes was mostly chatting with me.

Friday, November 7, 2025

1. I enjoyed the call from Josh looking for Rob and getting his reassurance about my move
2. I would
3. I cleaned out and packed most of the stuff in the twin bedroom closet and started on the hall linen closet
4. I am looking forward to Josh’s visit tomorrow and clarify my move
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I was very gracious when Ben’s guys broke the original old glass in the corner cupboard when they moved it. It was an accident but decreased the value considerably.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

1. I enjoyed having the heavy boxes moved so I can dispose of their contents
2. I might not expect Trey to do so much
3. I packed up my good dresses and outfits and towels and began sorting through the boxes in the twin bathroom closet
4. I am looking forward to Rob coming
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I exhibited no good quality and in fact took advantage of Trey

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

1. I enjoyed the Democrats’ wins which should tell Trump that he is treading on dangerous ground
2. I would have gotten in gear sooner after lunch with Susan
3. I packed the hard to pack clothes item like leather mid thigh coat and leather skirt, labeled and recorded last two day’s packing, organized boxes for Trey tomorrow
4. I am looking forward to Trey moving a lot of heavy boxes toorrow
5. My energy level was about 6-7 and riddled by back pain
6. Nothing good on my part but was touched by Susan’s kindness in regard to coming to Kville for the rest of our lunches, getting rid of junk, helping me with transportation between Atlanta and Kernersville, willingness to go to the wine dinner only if I wanted to go. She seems to be a very good friend.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

1. I enjoyed Maxwell Gladwell’s book Revenge on the tipping point although some of his views grated on me.
2. Waited longer in answering Susan because in the end my counselor cancelled.
3. Finished the vest packing, closed up a lot of boxes, moved finsihed boxes to kitchen, loaded all the clothes from Chuck’s and my closet into the Jeep along with 3 bags of books for the Goodwill tomorrow, had irrigation system turned off.
4. I am looking forward to securing some huge boxes in Greensboro tomorrow
5. My energy level was about 7 but killed by lunch time because of back pain
6. I started on my chores a little past 8 (no procrastination)

Monday, November 3, 2025

1. I enjoyed winning the confrontation with the Walmart employee over obtaining boxes
2. I would be more cautious about taking boxes without asking someone (they all are grateful but who knows?)
3. Packed everything in my closet by puffy vests and fleece jackets plus some stuff from other closets; made a huge clothes donation to GW; got many good boxes at Walmart
4. I am looking forward to getting some response in regard to my wash pitchers (seems impossible)
5. My energy level was 6-7 because of my back and I even tried the brace I found in Chuck’s closet
6. I out smarted the Walmart employee over the request for a manager

Sunday, November 2, 2025 (lost but recreated)

1. I enjoyed getting a lot done
2. I would not get my hopes up about Rob coming
3. I I filled the car full of clothes for the goodwill and filled two recycle bins with books and paper
4. I look forward to unpacking and enjoying the things that I had forgotten
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I wrote Josh about Rob and showed concern and empathy

Saturday, November 1, 2025

1. I enjoyed having Rob show up and clearing the bedroom of the twin of its furniture for $250
2. I would have held out longer on the twin suite
3. I packed many long sleeved blouses and my wool blazers and suits
4. I look forward to Rob coming today
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I was generous with Rob

Friday, October 31, 2025

1. I enjoyed Tres help and just talking to him.
2. I would have called on him earlier and more
3. I packed up my woolen blazers, suits, skirts, and jumpers and even polyester ones
4. I am looking forward to Rob coming to help pack tomorrow
5. My energy level was 6-7 (better after Trey’s visit)
6. I helped Ben bring plants to his house and wrote Trey a thankyou text, extolling his virtues

Thursday, October 30, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting away with the blood test results that suggested I was drinking to much wine
2. I would check the restaurant, PF Chang’s, before going there, as it was closed forever when I got there (but who would have thought they would go out of business?)
3. I packed all my dresses and jumpers from all closets; started folding blouses from all closet; concluded my association with Dr. Chow on good terms
4. I am looking forward to having Rob or someone, come help with the move, mainly, hauling heavy boxes to the car ( but much packing too)
5. My energy level was about 7 (but the dr. visit indicated I have low oxygen in my blood)
6. I made an effort not to load Susan up with y moving problems. Interestingly, she has planned a family trip during the time she also urged me to stay with her; also did not urge me to share another wine dinner with her and Todd. I am glad I am not counting on her, but then, maybe she is just separating herself from me.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

1. I enjoyed a box bonaza at both Dollar Tree and Walmart!
2. I would have done more research on unloading stock at Walmart so as to get more and bigger boxes (you can ask a guy to save boxes for you)
3. I donated a carful of clothes and more to GW; I did a big cleaning job of the twin room closet
4. I am looking forward to having Rob back
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I was a polite bulldog at Walmart getting the boxes and waited for a long time to get them

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

1. I enjoyed organizing the Bonus Room
2. Gotten busy organizing rather than procrastinating
3. I moved all the open boxes in the bonus room, moved some of the packed boxes to facilite moving boxes out of the closet
4. ???????? Lost

Monday, October 27 2025

1. I enjoyed finding a new source of good boxes (the Kville Pharmacy but not sure if I can regularly visit them)
2. I would not worry so much about Rob’s coming
3. I packed all my purses, got all the stuff down in Chuck’s closet, got flue and Covid shots, had blood drawn and teeth cleaned
4. I am looking forward to a peaceful day tomorrow packing with out trauma
5. Energy level about 7
6. I could have jumped the line in the drugstore but didn’t (iffy, because in the end the drugstore knew who was there first)

Sunday October 26, 2025

1. I enjoyed a day without Rob
2. Plan my garage collection more carefully so I didn’t have to generate enough to fill three bags
3. I got two super boxes and Walmart, dropped off a load of stuff at GW, packed the warm weather clothes in my big chest, mowed the lawn, blew leaves
4. I am looking forward to lunch with Susan on Thursday
5. Energy level was about 7
6. Had a little bit of get up and go today

Saturday, October 25, 2025

1. I enjoyed throwing out a lot of stuff from the Bonus room closet with my educational materials
2. I would look more carefully for the Little Red Riding hood materials
3. Got well into the book closet in the bonus room and made many hauls of stuff to the garbage can; packed the Pompeii stuff for Twig; started packing my clothes
4. I am looking forward to an uneventful Sunday
5. I am looking forward to moving on to the back bedroom closet
6. My energy level was 6-7
7. I kept my mouth shut when Ben again critisized my approach to moving

Friday, October 24, 2025

1. I enjoyed Todd’s Italian wedding soup for lunch today and the possible sale of the melodion
2. Paid the toll bill earlier so it was not hanging over my head, contacted the guy who showed interest in the melodion
3. Paid my toll bill, thanked Todd and Susan for the soup, packed up all the wool and needle work, started on the “book” closet
4. I am looking forward to getting more big and better boxes
5. My energy level was 7
6. I made the most out of my appreciation for Todd’s soup (but it was fabulous); I resisted the urge to go out to lunch with Susan and worked instead

Thursday, October 23, 2025

1. I enjoyed having Rob come to pack
2. I would use my list to get motivated earlier
3. Made lists for Rob and myself; packed
4. I am looking forward to Friday organizing things for Rob
5. Energy level 6-7
6. Nothing

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

1. I enjoyed the wine dinner with Todd and Susan; made a huge haul of boxes from Walmart
2. Stay up later after the wine dinner
3. Dumped a huge amount of stuff off at GW
4. I am looking forward to a day to reorganize
5. My energy level was about 6-7
6. I refrained from criticizing Rob for packing things I planned to throw away or take to GW

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting two inquiries about my gingerbread clock on marketplace, one of whom bought it plus another clock
2. I would have put the clocks on market place earlier.
3. I almost emptied the closet with fabric and yarn and packed a box of family pictures
4. I am looking forward to Rob finishing the delicate items and big pictures
5. My energy level was6 and had the usual back attack in the PM
6. I was firm with Cameron when she came with the various floor people and it worked out fine

Monday, October 20, 2025

1. I was happy to hear from Rob that he would come on Wednesday
2. I would have let Rob pack all the pictures as that chore is very slow for me.
3. I packed at least 7 boxes including sorting too
4. I am looking forward to clearing out the junk our of the craft closet in the bonus room
5. My energy level was about 6 because of terrible back pain by noon
6. I was gracious to Cameron when she told me several floor reps would be tramping thru my house tomorrow

Sunday, Oct 19, 25

1. I enjoyed delivering three artificial Xmas trees and many ornament to Good Will
2. I would have taken Rob everyday he was available last week
3. I packed up the Victorian vanity set, a box of pictures, colanders and kitchen odds and ends, made an Aldi and WM run, hauled a lot of garbage and paper for disposal to morrow
4. I am looking forward to dinner with Todd and Susan
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I was self disciplined about packing today and didn’t procrastinate starting

I missed Saturday from exhaustion so this is in hind sight

1. I enjoyed organizing the ribbon box but see a better solution
2. I would have organized the ribbon box much sooner as there are many gems there
3. I mowed the lawn and packed (slowly)
4. I am looking forward to having Rob many times next week
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I was diplomatic about trying to facilitate a get-together of brother Ashley, David, and Twig in April

Friday, October 17, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting rid of a lot of stuff to GW and then loading the Jeep up again for another run
2. Making less dish packs available to Rob so he would use more of the smaller boxes (I am not sure this is a good idea but Rob goes thru dishpacks quickly and doesn’t seem to pack much in them)
3. I lined up enough to keep Rob packing, unpacked three garlands and several boxes of ornaments, started on ribbon box
4. I look forward to feeling less overwelmed
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I didn’t show any special quality today

Thursday, 10,16/25

1. I enjoyed getting a lot of things packe
2. I would have prepared for Rob better by sorting more things before he came
3. Rob packed all the big stuff in the kitchen; I went through a lot cooking items and Xmas decorations and sorted them, throwing out some, loading them for GW and having Rob pack a few to take
4. I look forward to getting the whole house packed
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I urged Rob to accept more than just pay by offering him for his own bnefit anything that I intend to GW

Wednesday, 10/15/25

1. I enjoyed Bens effort to get my chairs reupholstered so I could see them
2. I would have cleaned out the Xmas closet earlier
3. I got several bins unloaded and delivered a car load of stuff to GW, picked up some good boxes at Walmart, reported my trailer license as lost
4. I am looking forward to having Rob come regularly to help me pack
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I gave no indication to Ben that I thought the fabric he chose for the Victorian chairs was wrong

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting the crawlspace emptied.
2. Clean the crawl space out earlier
3. Had Rob clean out the Xmas closet, organize the Bonus room, and pack almost all the picture frames.
4. I am looking forward to the wine dinner in Winston Salem next week
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I rounded up when writing a check for Rob. ( But i will do more than that at the end)

Monday, October 13, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing from Becky
2. Accept help sooner
3. I packed three boxes, cleaned up for the lady packer that didn’t come, hired a substitute for the lady packer
4. I am looking forward to Becky coming to help me
5. My energy was about 7
6. I gave Ben the Victorian table that went with the lady’s and gentleman’s’ chairs

Sunday, October 12, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting rid of the oak wash chest that I have always disliked
2. I would not allow things get so chaotic in the house
3. I moved 3 bookcases, a chair, a small table, oak chest, and chamber pot to the curb for pick up tomorrow; cleaned up the dinning and living rooms
4. I am looking forward to having the garage cleaned
5. Energy level 6-7
6. I did everything I could to get rid of junk in spite of a bad back ache

Saturday, October 11, 2025

1. I enjoyed having the salvager clean out the garage
2. I would have done it earlier and not dreaded itI
3. I packed up the tools, sprayers and painting supplies, went thru the drawers in the garage, saved china pots in the crawl space for Cameron, pulled pine cone tree and artificial Xmas tree from crawl space, nailed Josh down to a moving date
4. I am looking forward to a similar experience with the bonus room and its contents after a visit with Josh’s wife
5. My energy level was 6-7 and I was exhausted at the end of the day
6. I texted Josh complements for the work of his man Rob, the salvager; saved irrigation nozzels for the buyers

Friday, October 10, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing back from Josh that he and his salvage guy were coming tomorrow
2. I would plan a moving date in late Feb
3. I prepared for the salvage guy, threw out 2 bags of Chucks worst tee shirts, mowed the lawn; prepared my formal wear for Goodwill
4. I am looking forward to a bare garage
5. Energy level 6-7
6. I offered Bed a Victorian table I don’t want and will never be able to sell

Thursday, October 09, 2025

1. Sold a lot of things to Gary Spivey whose movers took them away
2. I would never have let Gary delay removing his purchases
3. I had the Jeep inspected and got my new tag; prepared for Gary’s pick up, researched the music box and gave Gary a price
4. I am looking forward to selling Gary more if possible
5. My energy level was 7-8
6. I was friendly but firm with Gary and the movers

Something happened to Wed

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing that Robert may have a place with a charity he works with for the homeless; Also enjoyed talking to Josh, the mover, about moving me TG week and he was optimistic about a Dec 8 closing
2. I would contact Josh sooner and not be afraid to the future.
3. I packed a box of pictures, and all my doll supplies including the dolls

Monday, October 6, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting away from my problems by having lunch with Susan
2. I should have nailed down the January date suggested by Cameron when she proposed it because now it is off the table
3. I packed a box of everyday glasses and a box of medium sized picture frames plus went back and forth with Cameron on the new closing date.
4. I am looking forward to hearing from Josh that the salvage guy will come next week and his wife will show up on Monday
5. My energy level was better than yesterday so up to 7.5
6. I have held my tongue with Cameron about acting on selling her house before checking with me that my mover could move me when she wants. I have also bitten my tongue with Ben who is sure he has the solutions to all my problems.

Sunday, October 5, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing from Cameron that she was thinking about a January closing; I sold the mother and child statue for $200
2. I would never have agreed to a Nov 1 closing
3. Loaded the garbage cans, took a huge load to Goodwill
4. I am looking forward to sleeping better with the longer time to pack
5. Energy level 6-7
6. I was understanding and sympathetic with Twig and did not criticize Megan for her throwing out the pots and pans

Saturday, October 4, 2025

1 I enjoyed my encounter with Trey and Cameron because it resulted in getting rid of a lot of junk, working out details for a later closing, and general good will.

2. I would have addressed the issue of the later closing especially when I learned that they had not even put their house on the market yet.

3. I got rid of a huge amount of heavy junk, like papers and magazines

4. I am looking forward to an easy closing date

5. My energy level was more like 6 but arose to 6 on occasion

6. I worked hard in the loading and uploading of junk to Trey’s truck even though I was viewed as pitiful.

Friday, October, 3, 2025

1. I enjoyed petting my cats especially when Henley allowed me to clip the nails on one of her feet; getting a vague bid on my chest on chest (although I doubt it will work out)
2. I would have started the nail clipping process (messaging her feet) sooner;; listed the chest on chest
3. Unloaded a lot of stuff from the crawl space; worked out a plan for loading paper in to Trey’s truck and brought a lot of stuff down to be loaded, listed the twin bed suite on Marketplace (little interest)
4. I am looking forward getting rid of very heavy weight stuff as well as bulky stuff like the chorox jugs and white notebooks
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I helped David by using my AI to reveal a scam that he has brewing

1. Thursday, October 2, 2025
2. I enjoyed hearing about and seeing what and hearing about what Todd and Susan did and are doing with the Chinese warrior (Hop sing)
3. I would deal with the auction house directly (Josh is very expensive for labor packing amid transport)
4. I packed a lot of stuff and did it well, got rid of the Buddy Lift and Warrior, mowed lawn
5. I am looking forward to having help with packing (but with dread because my house is so dirty and revealing)
6. My energy level was 6-7
7. Prepared the garage and cars for the removal of the Buddy Lift

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

1. I enjoyed showing my garden to the auction guy and his wife this morning when they came to observe the lift buddy
2. Tackle packing the Stangl plates earlier in the day when I might be able to throw them away because they are in such bad condition
3. I paid my GA real estate taxes on line, packed up the DVD players and more, marinaded and cooked chicken breasts, took IRS check and letter to accountant
4. I am looking forward to Trey hauling off all my magazines and hopefully volunteering to help more
5. My energy level was about 7-8
6. Praised Tom Lee, my counselor, for the many ways he has helped me cope with the problems of moving

Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025

1. I enjoyed chatting with cat sitter Brie and giving her Christmas dishes
2. I would have checkes the jeep sooner so caught the spill from my water bottle sooner
3. I organized the boxes in the garage, cleaned up the kitchen, bathroom (a little) and bedroom including eliminating stains, loaded the car for the GW with Chuck’s clothes and a few breakables
4. I am looking forward to getting a dumpster
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I would like to say giving Bree various items but I know that I also did it because it saved me a trip to the GW while giving her something she could enjoy.

Thursday-Monday, Sept 23-29, 2025 (during a run to Marietta to deliver a car load of breakable, irreplaceable family treasures. This is a cumulative report on my trip.

1. I enjoyed brining a lot of big things to Marietta like Grandmothers Italian clock; having Twig show me around and getting a library card; bonding with my house Thursday evening, Megan cooking her casserole for me.
2. Contact Seed and Feed about the mower in the morning so I could get it back by afternoon and mow
3. I organized all past and present items in the garage of the new house by use and location; wen tot he auction house in Winston and signed the trailer title and got my check for the sale of all Chuck’s tools (very disappointing), had lunch with Susan
4. I am looking forward to getting all my trash removed by Trey or the dumptster
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I hid my disappointment that David preferred to go to an activity to meet new contacts rather than spend time with me. In the end it was a brilliant move although I didn’t intend it that way.

Wed, Sept 24, 2025

1. I enjoyed talking to Tom lee at couseling and the parts guy at Farmers Seed Co.
2. I would have called Farmers seed about my mower earlier in the day so I coul have had it back in enough time to mow before going to Atlanta
3. I packed up and sorted a reasonable amount of stuff; made list for Atlanta trip; found a solution for my lawnmower problem
4. I am looking forward to seeing David and the good feelings I get from him
5. y energy level was 6-7
6. I was gracious and complimentary to the sales guy and Farmers Seed

Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting all my prepacked breakable, irreplaceable items into the Jeep: I even had room to add some more items that need special handling.
2. List the chest on chest and the heavy metal stature by the front door on Marketplace earlier
3. I packed a lot of stuff into the Jeep for the trip to Marietta
4. I am looking forward to getting this trip to Marietta over with.
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I worked myself to death but went on to pursue the reason why my lawn mower wouldn’t start.

Monday, September 22, 2025

1. I enjoyed having two heavy recycle bins filled with books emptied, selling my child’s car seat, taking a car load of stuff to GW, and getting an inquiry for Florence’s plant stand
2. I would lower my expectations regarding Marketplace pick up. Most people are considerably late
3. I packed some more breakables/irreplaceables and got everything labeled; went thru bills and called eye surgeons about billing with no luck
4. I am looking forward to a dumpster
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. Retrieved Bens recycle bin very quickly so he felt no obligation

Sunday, September 21, 2025

1. I enjoyed talking to Josh and getting his suggestions for moving on time
2. I would not pick up so many heavy things
3. I got both recycle bins out on the street for pick up full, and it wasn’t easy because of weight
4. I am looking forward to getting a dumpster
5. 5.My energy level was 6-7
6. I persevered with filling my cans even though my back is killing me

Saturday, September 20, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting rid of pots to Ben but sorry he took so few
2. I would not bother to ask Cameron Lambe for anything as she is not going to do anything for me but will pretend to the end that she offered (she did, but did not come through); also I would not go the the last hair cutter I went to as she gave me a cut I didn’t want. It may have been a good cut but i don’t like it.
3. I got rid of pots, did the laundry, sorted the mail (but didn’t read insurance material), listed the large punch bowel on Marketplace
4. I am looking forward to getting the recycle bin of books to the curb tomorrow
5. Energy level about 6-7
6. I was gracious to Ben, and Todd and Susan (who damaged the statue) even though I was very disappointed (and annoyed) that they did not take my free offers. I went to considerable trouble to give Ben good pots that he indicated he would like but in the end he turned them down. I fear the same is the case of the corner cabinet. I suspect Ben has had second thoughts because he suggested I sell the piece and when I told him in no uncertain terms that it was his he went to take a second look. So far so good and he has a plan for it’s move and restoration. Ben also told me he wants some of the metal ornaments Chuck made for some of the pots in the herb garden. I told him I felt I had sold them with the house but he was not convinced.

Friday, September 19 2025

1. I enjoyed accomplishing sorting and packing quite a bit of material today
2. I would work on a plant to avoid procrastinating sorting and packing
3. i accomplishe a lot
4. I am looking forward to help from Ashley and Twig to move
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I stood up to Cameron with her suggestion of her parents helping me get rid of trash knowing that in the end she will pay by having me push the closing date back. Not sure this is a good quality!

Thursday, September 18, 2025

1. I enjoyed a conversation with (sick) son Ashley…like old times
2. I would set up more sorting, packing or cleaning jobs to do when people call me
3. I moved forward with the paper disposal plan with Cameron; packed all miniature Greek vases
4. I am looking forward to getting rid of my paper and cardboard with Cameron’s dumpster
5. My energy level was about 6-7
6. Can’t think of anything

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (Written a day late in hindsight)

1. I enjoyed learning that Xmas ornaments sell well at Goodwill (although not sure that is correct). had a good time at the wine dinner with Todd and Susan
2. I would take more different products to Goodwill and learn their acceptance (not sure that this is possible)
3. I pulled and sorted a lot of Xmas decorations, brought Xmas decorations to Goodwill donation center, got a couple of good boxes at Walmart; thought up plan about Cameron and dumpster
4. I am looking forward to nailing a deal about waste management with Camerson
5. My energy level was about 7
6. Came up with a plan to get rid of my paper waste; offered the Chinese warrior to Todd

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Tuesday , September 16, 2025

1. I enjoyed a big box haul at Dollar Tree
2. I would tackle my sorting with more vigor
3. I cleaned up/organized my doll clothes making area; mowed the lawn; got a hair cut, made plans for going to GA next Thursday
4. I am looking forward to talking to Twig tonight
5. My energy level was about 7
6. Planned and executed and efficient morning so I got things done with a minimum loss of time

Monday, September 15, 2025

1. I was glad to have Josh take the trailer to market; enjoyed talk with son Ashley
2. I would have not have agreed to a Nov closing
3. I organized all my sewing items for packing, loaded the car with donation items for Goodwill, caught up with my cleaning routine
4. I am looking forward to getting my hair cut tomorrow morning
5. My energy level was about 7
6. Remembered to have Josh’s Joey return the over loaded bin to the top of the driveway.

Sunday, September 14

1. I enjoyed filling by recycle bin with papers and magazines and was amazed at how much they took
2. I would start my disposal plan much earlier using two recycle bins so I didn’t worry about adding magazines and paper to my garbage
3. I unloaded two file cabinet-like tubs for disposal and got rid of almost all the junk I had revealed the last two days
4. I am looking forward to Twig being grateful for my efforts at saving the family photos
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I was gracious to Ben and David when they called although they put behind in my sorting.

For some reason Saturday disappeared. I know that I wrote it because I remember having nothing I enjoyed. This is in hindsite

1. I enjoyed getting an inquiry for my corner cabinet but have commited it to Ben
2. I would have waited until the last minute to offer the corner cabinet to Ben
3. I went back a saved all the photos for Twig while I chatted with David
4. I am looking forward to having empty bins to load up again
5. 5. Energy level was about7 ?
6. I didn’t try to get Ben to give up the corner cupboard.

Friday, September 12, 2025

1. I enjoyed finding a good home for my wig stands and corner cabinet by giving them to Ben
2. I would not have bothered to communicate with Cameron as she is not acting in good faith and is just trying to manipulate me.
3. I showed Ben the array of clay pots in my crawl space and he liked them dirt and all plus he took my wig stands and corner cupboard which seem to have no appeal here at this time. Also went through a lot of stuff and threw out a bundle but packed some goodies.
4. I am looking forward to more progress like I did today
5. Energy level was about 8 but crashed to 5-6 in the afternoon because of my back pain
6. Generosity in my gifts to Ben was my best deed for the day.

Thursday, September 11, 2025

1. I enjoyed reading a letter from Ivey, a former student from Atlanta
2. I would like to stop worrying so much over things that work out (like the pots)
3. I set up a sprinkler for the dry parts of the formal garden
4. I am looking forward getting the closing date pushed forward
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I am working on getting the closing date changed with diplomacy and kindness, but with the realization that I was bending for the buyers too much

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

1. I enjoyed another big haul of boxes from Walmart but realized what a huge part luck plays in the process.
2. I would not lift heavy items first thing in my day
3. I filled a trash can with plastic pots and trays from the crawl space
4. I am looking forward to more big hauls of boxes
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I was gracious about the coupon screw up at lunch

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

1. I enjoyed lunch with Susan; made successful contact with Gary
2. I would quit gardening earlier and work on clearing out the house of clutter; remember the box of Chuck’s car books to be thrown out
3. I put 3 bags of old books in the garbage, mowed the lawn, weeded one parterre (not my problem any more)
4. I am looking forward to a smooth conclusion to my transactions with Gary
5. My energy level was 7
6. I remembered Susan’s birthday (at the last minute)

Monday, September 8, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing from Gary Spivey that he wanted to buy the sideboard and bread cooler, maybe the chairs; I especially enjoyed son Ashley’s write up of our rental information because it shows he is willing to work out something that benefits both of us.
2. I would not spend so much time trying to communicate with Gary Spivey; all worked out in spite of my efforts
3. I threw out the debris from the kitchen bookcases, dumped Chuck’s car books. and posted the chairs
4. I am looking forward to completing the deal with Gary Spivey and never having to deal with him again
5. My energy level was 7
6. I showed no good characteristics and even was a negative today

Sunday, September 7, 2025

1. I enjoyed feeling good about my new perspective on getting ready for my move; loved the Sidney Sheldon book I listened to
2. I would get my perspective earlier and quit beating myself up for not accomplishing more packing
3. I finished the daylilies in the pond garden, posted three item on Facebook market place including several pictures
4. I am looking forward to a sale on Marketplace
5. My energy level was about 6 but my back has dragged me down further
6. I worked thru a new perspective on preparing for my move

Saturday, September 6, 2025

1. I enjoyed handing over the hanging cupboard to a person who values it
2. Stay more focused on getting stuff out of here
3. I threw out a lot of Chucks car books, posted the small sideboard on Marketplace
4. I am looking forward to getting some decent responses from my latest Market book post
5. My energy level was 6 mainly because of my back problems
6. I was a total washout today; no good qualities

Friday, September 5, 2025

1. Enjoyed seeing the chaos in the garage gone
2. Gotten rid of the tools two years ago
3. I set up the garage for Josh so it was easy for his men to get to the tools
4. I am looking forward to getting rid of the rest of the stuff in the garage
5. My energy level was 7
6. I resisted the temptation to remind David that he did NOT give me the option of acquiring Mom’s rosewood chairs and love seat and sold them without telling me.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

1. I enjoyed having my earing aid hooked up with Bluetooth to my audio books and TV, the termite exterminator this morning ,and having some rain this evening
2. I should have called the termite man earlier
3. I finished weeding the iris (but have to complete weeding the DL in the sane
4. I am looking forward (with dread) to having Josh estimate the time of cost of my move
5. Energy level was about 7
6. Did not take personally David’s refusal of the Chinese Warrior

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting a box bonanza from Walmart
2. I would go every Wed to Walmart for boxes
3. I packed two boxes of books, weeded about .3 of the iris garden
4. I am looking forward to another box harvest at Walmart
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I exercised planning ability packing the many boxes from Walmart into the Jeep

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

1. I enjoyed researching the gingerbread clock and car seat I bought for Brie’s visit 6 years ago; and wrote up the history of the walnut hutch for Laura, the new owner
2. I would have sold the car seat years ago before it expired
3. I packed up 4 boxes of books, weeded, renewed a prescription and researched
4. I am looking forward to some more tough boxes from Susan or Walmart for packing books
5. My energy level was about 7

Monday, September 1, 2025

1. I enjoyed selling the Meyers hutch to someone who seemed to value it
2. Tackle the Bonus room books earlier
3. I sold the hutch, did a modest amount of gardening, paid my bill to the Marietta lawn guy, and packed 4 boxes
4. I am looking forward to eating a salad tomorrow
5. My energy level ranged from 6-7
6. I conducted the sale of the hutch well

Sunday, August 31, 2025

1. I enjoyed accomplishing many things on my list
2. I would check my meat balls before they burned
3. I mowed the lawn, packed a bit more than three boxes, researched Grandmothers 6 piece tea set, completed the
4. I am looking forward to concluding the deal on the antique Meyers hutch
5. My energy level was 6-7 (very sleepy until mid morning)
6. I sowed great flexibility regarding the pick up of the hutch

Saturday, August 30, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing from Trey and Cameron about Zinnia, their baby girl (she is adorable)
2. Not worry so much about Trey and Cameron as they expect to pay for the most expensive job
3. I packed two more boxes, set up an appointment with a potential buyer of the Meyers hutch
4. I am looking forward to settling the tool situation and hopefully giving away all the small stuff to Trey
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I am learning to be a Southerner (by necessity rather than conviction)

Friday, August 29, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting responses from some of my listings on Marketplace (although none have led to anything)
2. Not go over to Bens when Robert is available to talk as he is VERY chatty and got me off my schedule
3. I emailed Amy Lineville about insurance issues, finished weeding one iris bed, researched wig stands for listing on Marketplace, packed two boxes of recipes and weeded out silver plate items for trash
4. I am looking forward to chatting with son Ashley again
5. Energy level is about7
6. I investigated and adopted new methods of packing books, to my advantage

Thursday, August 28, 2025

1. I enjoyed talking to son Ashley and clearing the air
2. Talk to Ashley earlier about “the problem”
3. Cut back the broken melapodium, packed three boxes of kitchen cook books, and posted two items on Marketplace
4. I am looking forward to rain as the lawn and garden are very dry
5. Energy level is about 7
6. Followed the advice of the consular and told Ashley that I missed the warm relationship that we had; showed more self discipline that in the past few days

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

1. I enjoyed using my hearing aid to watch my soap opera
2. I would have spend more time fixing the cone on my hearing aid before hand so i could have worn it for my counseling session
3. I watered the dry parts of the formal garden; finished sorting thru kitchen cookbooks, picked up boxes at Walmart on a shopping trip after counseling
4. I am looking forward to getting the tethers for my hearing aids so I don’t fear them falling out
5. My energy level was about 7
6. None

Tuesday, August 26, 202

1. I enjoyed hearing from Josh about tool sale and hauling stuff to David’s
2. I would not be so hard on Twig who was trying to be helpful but was just bullying me because he is suffering more than I can appreciate because of the bad job market
3. I Cut back marigolds in formal garden, had lunch with Susan, met with the termite inspector, and began going thru my cook books, throwing out a lot; used my earing aid for lunch afternoon, and early evening
4. I am looking forward to getting my hearing age blue tube hooked up to my iphone
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I got tru all the things on my to-do list

Monday, August 25, 2025

1. I enjoyed Todd’s chili for dinner. Sad day because Chuck’s Jaguar was loaded and sent off to NY
2. Not let things like the loosing the Jaguar and throwing away books get me down
3. Weeded part of the iris garden, washed hair, used AI for information to post on Finnish vase and Meyers hutch; gave Gary Spivey a fair price on the chairs (no response yet)
4. I am looking forward to concluding the deal with Gary and never having to do business with him again
5. My energy level was 6-7
6. I showed some self discipline but very little

Sunday, August 24, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing that Gary Spivey was willing to restore the broken chairs although I don’t believe it. Once he sees how elegant they are perhaps he will actually do it. I think my options were limited and I chose the best one.
2. I would not get so upset about dealing with Gary but I am still alert for a scam
3. I mowed the lawn filled the lily pond, packed candle stix and some candles, contacted Josh about various things including transporting the dining room table to David’s
4. I am looking forward to no longer dealing with Gary Spivey
5. Energy level 6-7
6. I was diligent, as usual, but can’t think of anything noteable that I did.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting hearing aids from Ashley
2. Persist at packing
3. Said good bye to the Jaguar, thanked Jim Taylor, paid my bill to the Car Museum
4. I am looking forward to packing a dent in the packing
5. Energy level about 6
6. Executed new plan for taking stuff to the Goodwill

Friday, August 22, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing that Gary Spivey is still interested in my furniture
2. I wish I had just given him a price for the chairs and not been so indecisive and illusive (and honest)
3. I finished the write up and photographs for Gary Sivey
4. I am looking forward to ending my relationship with Sivey because he is too shady for me
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I made good use of my time during Ben’s call

Thursday, August 21, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting an email from Gary that he is interested in the chairs.
2. I would email Gary earlier about the chairs
3. I started weeding the iris garden, threw away all the old trip planner books like Foyer, and packed all the travel picture books and half the candles
4. I am looking forward to getting a good bid on the chairs from Gary Sivey
5. Energy level about 7 today
6. Graciously accepted Jim’s apology when he found the missing folder.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

1. I enjoyed the wine dinner with Todd and Susan, especially the vegetables, even though it was a poor deal
2. Leave earlier for Todd and Susan’s
3. Sent info, pictures and prices for bread cooler and low side board to Gary Spivey (with success)
4. I am looking forward to Gary wanting the two pieces of furniture I told him about
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I can’t think of anything for this one
7. I notified all the people interested in the secretary that it was for sale again

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (something happened to the original post so this is written two days later and is approximate)

1. I enjoyed lunch with Susan
2. Brought the bill of sale of the Jaguar to the bank for title signing; not been so hasty with the buyer that didn’t show up for the desk; call Ben sooner when the guy didn’t show up
3. Signed the title of the Jaguar over to the new owner with a notary
4. I am looking forward to selling more furniture to the rich buyer, Gary Spivey
5. Energy level about 7 today
6. Played dumb about the location of the Jaguar information so Jim wouldn’t freak out

Monday, August 18, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting $950 in cash for the big sideboard, and $100 for the corner chair
2. I would not have cut the time so close for the woman who bought the chair
3. I got the moving men to remove the corner cupboard from the wall for free; had eye appointment; deposited car check
4. I am looking forward to a smooth transaction regarding the Victorian desk Tuesday evening at 6
5. My energy level was about 8
6. I offered the men on the moving crew $5 each for helping with the hanging corner cabinet but they turned it down ($5 was too little for the time they spent but I didn’t have enough 10s. In the end it made no difference because they were totally surprised that I offered them anything)

Sunday August 17, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting three inquiries and one reasonable bid for the warrior.
2. I would spend more time sorting books in the kitchen as David played with his laptop
3. I packed more books, posted the small desk on FB Marketplace, answered 3 inquiries for the Warrior with a possible sale, set up the photos and information for the sale of the massive sideboard, and mowed the whole lawn.
4. I am looking forward to selling the warrior, depositing the check for $82K, and getting rid of the dining room table to David
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I gave David some things I loved knowing that they may be thrown away at his death but hoping for better.

Saturday, August16, 2025

1. I enjoyed the coffee cake I made for David and he pimento cheese he made and brought
2. I would do a crockpot dinner so we didn’t have to go out
3. I weeded the front beds of the garden (a narrow band), baked a pound cake for David, made up the be and cleaned the bathroom of the guest room
4. I am looking forward to a return to my usul routine
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I made David feel welcome

Friday, August 15, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting the check for $82K for the Jaguar
2. I would not agree to sell the Jaguar to a dealer for under $90K
3. I packed up a lot of art books; finished the iris clean up
4. I am looking forward to David cheering me up
5. Energy level was about 7
6. Gracious to Jim about car and David about unexpected visit and even bought the ingredients to make a lemon pound cake for him

Thursday, August 14, 2025

1. I enjoyed learning that Encyclopedia Britannica’s 15th edition is worth several hundreds of dollars as I was about to throw them in the recycle bin
2. I would have started my house cleaning when Rick Weaver called
3. I cleaned out my vase collection and loaded the jeep with donations to the Goodwill
4. I am looking forward to finding another unexpected treasure in my belongings
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I showed no good trait today and actually was remiss in my jobs

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing that the tools will bring in enough money (and perhaps bit more if I am lucky), to pay for their removal
2. I would have contacted Josh earlier about the tool sale
3. Packed up all the antique pewter-plates, goblets, bowls, candy dishes, sugar n creamer. More will surface, like modern pewter, but at least if/when I go to sell it, I will have the antique stuff together
4. I am looking forward to hearing that the NY dealer deposited $82K in my bank account
5. Energy level about 7
6. I resisted the urge to tell David how pursuing Marta was looking for trouble

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting two boxes with tall dividers at Total Wine today
2. I would have
3. I started packing pewter items, cleaned more DL, had lunch with Susan
4. I am looking forward to hearing from my buyers about fix-up
5. Energy level about 7
6. I went to look at and complement Susan’s work on her walnut counter top (it was worth it)

Monday, August 11, 2015

1. I enjoyed hearing from David about the Bernie Sanders rally and the info on HOA fees of Biltmore Lake condos
2. I would have looked up the termite problem in the inspection sooner (there is nothing about termites in the crawl space)
3. Created a boxful of discarded items for the Goodwill; called Sarah to learn about Cameron’s baby (she was born on Sat at 5 PM) packed the last of the blue cobalt glass and the last breakable item I will take to Atlanta in the Jeep; did kitchen cleaning and hallway vacuuming
4. I am looking forward to settling one thing about the move( tools in garage, junk removal, repairs from inspection, Jag sale)
5. My energy level was about 7 today
6. I didn’t exhibit any good quality today

Sunday, August 10, 2025

1. I enjoyed my baked potato with cheese
2. I would ignore Twig and his attempts to dominate and just listen and do what I want
3. I mowed the lawn; lined up Josh about the sale of the tools, determined that I have packed all the breakables that I can take in two and half (the Mercedes) trips to Atlanta; dusted and vacuumed master bedroom
4. I am looking forward to hearing about the HOA fees of the townhouse near David
5. Energy level about 7
6. Mowed the lawn in spite of the heat because rain prediction is not good for the future

Saturday, August 9, 2025

1. I enjoyed being out in the sunshine today
2. I would have tried out the 3x/day Benefiber regime for my bowel earlier.
3. I Packed all blue glass and amber depression glass dinner plates, plus all crystal bowls and assorted left overs; more DL cut back
4. I am looking forward to Jim calling me that the dealer in NY came thru with at least $82K,hopefully $82,500
5. Energy level about 7
6. Gave Ben iris

Friday, August 8, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting some more daylilies cleaned up
2. Call Jim Taylor about the Jaguar sale earlier
3. Sprayed the weeds in the lawn, packed some more fragile items
4. I am looking forward to settling the sale of the tools in the garage
5. Energy level about 7
6. Avoided a fight with David over the email he sent me about my failure to decide to sell the Jaguar

Thursday, August 7, 2025

1. I enjoyed finding the perfect box for packing the cobalt blue glasses and cobalt blue bowls
2. I would push myself harder to get to packing (I procrastinate too much)
3. I wrote Jim Taylor my honest thoughts on the Jaguar and asked his advice.
4. I am looking forward to hearing about the birth of Cameron’s baby
5. My energy level was about 7
6. I was very patient with Ben who seemed to need a person to talk to

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting a large number of boxes at Walmart today
2. I would not get my hopes up about selling the Jaguar or household items (both cancelled) or tools by Things to Go( they are overly expensive and I could give them away cheaper)
3. Stripped vines from the house and front bushes, packed a decent amount of breakables
4. I am looking forward to sun shine and cool weather
5. My energy level was about 7 today
6. I was very nice about the cancelation of the sale of my chair even though I would have liked to expose her excuse as a lie

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

1. I enjoyed the peperoni pizza I bought at lunch but had for dinner today
2. I would reply to the person that responded to my market place ad in kinder tones.
3. Packed more breakables, made a list of large fragile items for the first trip to Atlanta, posted the warrior on Facebook marketplace
4. I am looking forward to seeing the grass growing back in the fungus bare spots
5. Energy level was 6-7
6. I was fairly careful about eating lunch and avoiding the items that cause my bowel problems

Monday, August 4, 2025

1. I enjoyed the interest about Chinese items I might have and photographing the warrior from Xi’an; I was thrilled that Armenti’s bill was $90 for the overflow check because I feel safe hiring him again; mowed the lawn
2. Be more decisive about what I can take and what I can’t take to Georgia
3. I sprayed round up, cleaned more daylilies, cleaned the kitchen and vacuumed the foyer
4. I am looking forward to finding out what the Gilmores are going to require me to do
5. Energy level was 7-8 today
6. Took a shower and washed my hair after mowing even though it was the last ting I wanted to do

Sunday, August 3, 2025

1. I enjoyed having Trey reach out and offer to help me with heavy items; liked appointment made by Patti Thomas for corner chair listed on Facebook marketplace
2. Be more realistic about what I will use in Georgia
3. Packed many boxes, trimmed many daylilies, received all the reports from the inspection
4. I am looking forward (with dread) to the request from my buyers, the Gilmores, to the list of things they want me to pay for.
5. My energy level was about 7 (weather was cool)
6. Kept my nose to the grindstone in regard to packing

Saturday, August 2, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting confirmation of the Jaguar sale
2. I would have gone out earlier into the garden
3. I got groceries, dropped off the Jaguar title to Jim Taylor, cut down daylilies, removed rot from Lambs ear, and packed some more dishes
4. I am looking forward to getting the money from the Jaguar (but am dreading getting the request from Cameron for the repairs on the house
5. My energy level was 3-6
6. I was kind and gracious to all those who leaned on me today

Friday, August 1, 2025T

1. I enjoyed getting the inspection behind me
2. I would not worry so much about details
3. My accomplishments were I had the house ready before the inspectors arrived
4. I am looking forward to getting this whole move over with
5. My energy level was 7-8
6. One good quality I exhibited today flexibility with the inspector

Thursday, July 31, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting the bid of $83K for the Jag
2. Spend less time tearing down vines and more on packing
3. Cleared the bathroom windows and many gutters of harmful vines; cleaned all the cupboards under sinks in the whole house in anticipation of the inspection tomorrow
4. I am looking forward to putting the inspection behind me
5. Energy level was about 7
6. Perseverance in spite of heat and fatigue due to work load

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

1. I enjoyed talking to Jim Taylor about the offer on the Jaguar
2. I would not put some much oil on my hair (to cut the frizz) because my hair looked dirty.
3. Packed Dresden cups dessert plates, rest of saucers, Listed corner cupboard on Facebook Marketplace
4. I am looking forward to selling the Jaguar and getting bids on the corner cupboard
5. Energy level about 7 today
6. Bent over backward to be cooperative and nice to Jim Taylor

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

1. Today I enjoyed the clouds in the morning so I could get gardening chores done in the sunny part of the garden
2. I would not have two service men come in the same time frame (both showed up at 3)
3. Not a great day for accomplishments but did get some gardening done, negotiated shrub removal, and met inspector for radon detection.
4. I am looking forward to getting the fear of the inspection overwith
5. Energy level about 7
6. Very sympathetic to Susan about my concern for her health.

Monday, July 28, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting an offer of $150 for my hanging corner cupboard (but had to turn it down and take it off the marketplace because I can’t get the cupboard off the wall)
2. I would use less rice in my carrot soup
3. Packed the delicate demitasse coffee pot (as well as other tings but it was the real challenge)
4. I am looking forward to posting the full sized corner cabinet, whig stands, and Victorian plant stand
5. Energy level 6 probably because of the heat
6. Stuck by my resolve to meet Sarah with the boxes promptly

Sunday, July 27, 2025

1. I enjoyed learning that Mrs. Christie’s Kittinger whig stands were worth a lot of money (worth much less now because of damage to legs and pewter bowls)
2. Stay off my cell phone when waiting for Sarah and Jim
3. Packed up most of Chuck’s bottle collection plus finished Stangl birds
4. I am looking forward to making a project of researching and finding a good home for my unneeded things
5. Energy level about 7 (but heart terrible)
6. Finished all but one of my projects in spite of the heat

Saturday, July 26, 2025

1. I enjoyed researching the price and availability of items on Facebook Marketplace
2. Be more focused on packing techniques
3. Cut back more daylilies, packed more breakables, cleaned the bathroom
4. I am looking forward to getting some bids on the things I have posted
5. Energy level about 7
6. I made the decision to try something new for IBS, the fiber treatment I gave up on

Friday, July 25, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting three large boxes from Sarah with the prospect of getting 6 more
2. I would not fear mowing at 3 because it was not all that bad even though temperature was lost to 90
3. I mowed the lawn, washed the kitchen floor, cut down daylilies, wrote check to Jose, listed the hanging cupboard on Market place and packed more breakables
4. I am looking forward to getting more boxes from Sarah
5. Energy level about 6-8
6. Made an effort to be supportive of David, Ben, and Twig

Thursday, July 24, 2025

1. I enjoyed the latest book by Frieda McFadden, To Coworker
2. Specify to Trey that this inspection is in lieu of the one in October so the Lamb’s can’t hold me up at a later time when I have invested money in moving
3. Set up the schedule with Trey for the inspection; weed wacked, got my coupon from Ben, packed all but the largest cornhusk dolls, posted the corner chair on Facebook marketplace
4. I am looking forward to a bid on the corner chair
5. Energy level was 6-7
6. Took the evidence of yesterday’s list to conquer the process of listing in Facebook market place.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

1. I enjoyed nothing today except my tine with Tom Lee, my counselor
2. Use a better herbicide than the one I bought at Lowes recently
3. More day lilies cut down; completed packing of Victorian secretary delicate china contents; deposited Cameron’s due diligence check.
4. I am looking forward to a cool shady day
5. Energy level struggled; was terrible sleepy for a couple of hours but finally woke up and was 7-8
6. Quit procrastinating asking Ben for the coupon booklette

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

1. I enjoyed the cooler temperatures today
2. Try different methods of wrapping small items in bubble wrap before setting on a method
3. Spray crabgrass missed two days ago; cut down more daylilies, packed delicate demitasse
4. I am looking forward to good news from Megan about a job (Para-pro for special ed kindergarten)
5. Energy level 6-7
6. Did not take offense at Susan’s negative comments about son Ashley’s open marriage (but if it continues I will probably change)

Monday, July 21, 2025

1. I enjoyed one of the books I found last ight by Frieda McFadden; it was a real twister!
2. I would have sprayed the weeds on the curb first thing this morning; started a log book of packed items
3. Cut down more daylilies, wrapped more birds and fine china from Mom’s secretary
4. I am looking forward to getting more boxes tomorrow after lunch with Susan
5. Energy level about 6
6. Didn’t get upset when Clarence and David ignored my text messages

Sunday, July 20, 2025

1. I enjoyed finding a new author’s audio books
2. Start earlier on my bowel control; crumble more newsprint paper for packing
3. Started cutting back the daylilies
4. I am looking forward to finding more small boxes to pack delicate china
5. energy level varied from 7 to 3 because of heat and humidity
6. My struggle to keep going on the move in spite of total despair.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

1. I enjoyed nothing today
2. I would not work in the sun on a very hot day like today
3. Three gallons of spray on lawn weeds; researched and bought bubblewrap and began packing the Stangl birds
4. I am looking forward to posting the furniture on Facebook Market place and have researched how to do so
5. I am looking forward to working out a plan with Josh Wallace to move
6. I was patient and nonjudgement when David told me that he was going to avoid the kind neighbor who took him to the hospital because the neighbor is pro Trump

Friday, July 18, 2025

1. I enjoyed the peace and quiet of my home….no calls and no visits [correction, Ashley called after I wrote this]
2. Get into packing earlier in the day
3. Packed a significant amount of china; Zelled the money to Ashley that I owed him; did research on Josh Wallace, the 2nd mover (with no success), weeded the daylilies (much more to do)
4. I am looking forward to getting bubble wrap and packing the Stangl birds and very delicate china
5. My energy level started at about 5 but rose to 8 as the day progressed and I was successful with the packing
6. Made a plan and forced myself to follow it (packing)

Thursday, July 17, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing about Brie’s reaction to social conditions in the time of the Titanic; I enjoyed my Ruben
2. I wish I had gotten more packing done
3. I sprayed for sedge and other lawn weeds
4. I am looking forward to ????
5. My energy level was about 4-5
6. I got information about Cameron’s house sale; I may have figured out the cause of the ceiling stain

Wednesday July 16, 2025

1. I enjoyed hearing the progress of the Jaguar sale and the talking to Josh, the mover; eating Todd’s meatloaf for dinner
2. I would not have agreed to have Cameron come to deliver the due diligence check and pick up the purchase agreement after 4
3. I completed the distribution of pine straw in the rose garden; bought herbicide to kill nut sedge
4. I am looking forward to eating my Ruben sandwich for dinner tomorrow
5. My energy level was about 6
6. I was accepting of Ben’s need to talk, David’s grief over Jamie’s birthday, and Twig’s failure to call

Tuesday, 15, 2025

1. I enjoyed researching information on Stangl birds
2. I wish I had checked my text messages earlier so I could have answer Jim Taylors questions about the sale of the Jaguar
3. I sprayed insecticide on the garden (for army worms) and transported two more bails of pine straw to the rose garden
4. I am looking forward to getting help from my counselor about moving
5. My energy level was 3 because of the heat and humidity
6. I gave David comfort even though I think he is placing his trust in a a person who will ultimately hurt him. Not sure that this a virtue but he would not have accepted my true opinion and besides, perhaps I a wrong about Marta and she does want to have a good relationship with David.

Monday, July 14, 2025

1. I spread mulch in the front area and rose garden (but have more to do)
2. I enjoyed the visit with Cameron Lambe today and with her family too
3. Ask Cameron to come earlier
4. I am looking forward to Jim Taylor’s sale of the Jaguar
5. Energy level was lucky to have reached 4 most of the day
6. I played the role of pleasant Southerner even though Cameron was very late

Sunday, July 13, 2025

1. I enjoyed talking to David on the phone
2. I wish I had mowed the lawn this morning before it got so hot (but couldn’t because it is Sunday)
3. Completed the weeding of the parterres (except for sedge); cleaned up most of the holly leaves in the formal garden; cleaned out the corner cupboard so as to ready it for sale on Craig’s list
4. I am looking forward to a brain storm regarding the fate of the furniture I can not take
5. Energy level was 6-7 mostly because of the heat and change of plans of Cameron
6. Was very generous towards Cameron’s need for Nov 1 closing because of the difficulty of selling her house.

Saturday, July 12, 2025

1. I enjoyed talking to the 2nd move-estimate guy, Josh
2. Get up earlier to get over my bowel problem before 8
3. Sprayed two tanks of Round Up, weeded a dead space in the garden; had a second mover come in for an estimate
4. I am looking forward to getting the estimate
5. Energy level was 7-8
6. Swung into gear when the mover moved up the appointment by an hour

Friday, July 11, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting a reasonable offer for the jaguar and Jim Taylor’s suggestion that we could squeeze a bit more out of him.
2. Get out in the garden earlier so I could spray Round Up without falling dead in the heat.
3. Made an acceptable and reasonable plan for moving Nov 1; did a lot of weeding in the parterres
4. I am looking forward to signing the contract for the house tomorrow
5. Energy level until the heat got me 8
6. Logic and reason in regard to the house sale and potential Jaguar sale

Thursday, July 10, 2025

1. I enjoyed meeting with the Lentz moving company for an estimate
2. Call and get appointments with movers and desizing people earlier
3. Finished weeding the iris and started on pulling weeds off the bushes in the rose garden
4. I am looking forward finding a good home for my family pieces
5. My energy level was 7-8 today
6. Negotiated the rep from Lentz well

1. -Wednesday July 9,2025
2. I enjoyed lunch with Susan
3. Gotten out earlier into the garden to weed
4. More weeds out of the iris beds
5. I am looking forward to getting rid of my Lambe problem
6. Energy level was 7-8
7. Realized I am being played by the Lamb’s (fungus raucous)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

1. I enjoyed the wine dinner with Todd and Susan
2. Leave earlier to Todd and Susan’s to avoid traffic
3. Dead headed a kit if petunias in spite of the heat
4. I am looking forward to the next wine dinner
5. Energy level 7-8
6. Stuck to my schedule in spite of temptation

Monday, July 7, 2025

1. I enjoyed getting weeds out of the iris beds but have more to do
2. Get out in the garden earlier to beat the heat; call a company rather than depend on text messages or email
3. Had a successful visit from Things to go, the move helpers, but was disappointed by the services they provided.
4. I am looking forward to wine dinner tomorrow night with Todd and Susan, sort of (IBS is the concern)
5. My energy level was 7-8
6. I accepted the mistake of Things to Go inregard to informing me abut the time of their visit and was gracious and warm rather than critical

Sunday, July 6, 2025

1. I enjoyed viewing old pictures and descriptions of my garden in May 2009 at my garden website under garden journal in preparation for telling Kathy Lambe
2. 2. I would have gotten out in the garden earlier as it was a perfect cool day for doing a lot.
3. Weeded a ton including part of the sunny iris garden; put out branches from pruning but suspect they won’t take it.
4. I am lookin forward to meeting with the gals whose company can help me move
5. My energy level varied from 5-8
6. Had a plan and stuck to it

Saturday, July 5, 2025

1. I enjoyed talking to Kathy Lambe and learning that she was an outstanding Latin student at Wake Forest
2. Gotten an earlier start to Lowes for fungicide
3. Mowed the lawn and applied fungicide to the formal garden
4. I am looking forward to rain tomorrow to bring the fungicide into the soil and roots of the plants
5. My energy level grew from about 3 to 8
6. Proved my true grit by mowing and applying fungicide to the lawn starting at 4:15 and ending an hour later

Friday, 07/04/2025

1. I enjoyed cleaning the Lamb’s ear of rotted leaves and cutting it back for better edge mowing
2. I would get started throwing out things earlier
3. Went through my shoe collection and threw out 10 pairs and consigned about 20 pairs to the donation box; weeded for 4 hours in the heat
4. I am looking forward to meeting with the Things to Go people on Monday afternoon
5. My energy level after mid morning was 7-8
6. Exercised pragmatic approach when going thru shoes (not great but at least I got started)

Thursday 07/03/2025

1. Getting out early in the garden and accomplishing a significant amount
2. Not procrastinate contacting the lawyer and moving company. Both were easy, quick, and successful
3. Sent email at 7 AM to lawyer and called movers 4:30 PM; even contacted Things to go about putting off the appointment until 2 so as to accommodate them; set up for my wine tasting dinner with the Porters
4. I am looking forward to getting the Offer to Buy Contract settled. The lawyer appears to be a waste of money.
5. My energy level after the morning slump was 8

1. Wednesday 07/2/2025
2. I enjoyed talking to Sarah and hearing her house is sold
3. Not believed the weather report that skies would be cloudy all afternoon with rain following
4. Planted seedlings, weeded, contacted movers
5. I am looking forward to talking to Twig tonight and hearing about the cannabis interview
6. My energy level was 3-8 starting in the morning and ending at dinner time
7. Extra kindness to all the people I dealt with today

Tuesday 07/1/2025

1. I enjoyed lunch with Susan and chatting with Ben and then David
2. Have a plan for trimming the shrubbery and trees
3. Pruned some of the trees and shrubbery that cause problems when I mow; contacted the firm about downsizing
4. I look forward to the consultation appointment with the downsizing firm
5. Energy level about 7-8
6. Used patience and love to calm David down

Monday 06/30/2025

1. Today I enjoyed seeing damaged plants reive
2. Figure out a better way to water them when I m away
3. I cleaned the Masterbed room, contacted the helper moving company, and investigated movers
4. I am looking forward to the lawyers report on the contract for the house
5. Energy level about 7
6. I delivered my HOA dues to the address site rather than paying postage.

Sunday 06/29/2025

1. I enjoyed catching up on my soap opera
2. Wear gloves when I cut up bushes to avoid blisters
3. Cut up all the rose bush debris, mowed the lawn and cleaned the bathroom
4. I am looking forward to a day of no responsibilities
5. My energy level was about 7-8
6. Good time management to get significant things done; this is iffy as I could have done better

Saturday 06/28/2025

1. I enjoyed chatting with Ashley as we waited to go to the airport
2. Leave earlier for the airport
3. Sprayed the sedge; with Ashley’s big input got the roses out of the Japanese maple and my vacuum head off the tube
4. I am looking forward to getting on track for the big move
5. Energy level was about 7
6. Let Ashley decide on time leaving for the airport and didn’t fight him over it

Friday 06/27/2025

1. I enjoyed arriving home and finding most of my garden intact
2. Not use the Jeep GPS to get home
3. Packed up quickly for return home; clearly stated my opinion about the money from rental of the CA house
4. Not having to listen to Anneliese complain
5. My energy level was about 8
6. Restrained from complaining to Ashley about Anneliese’s negativity

Thursday, 06,26/2025

1. I enjoyed time with the family around the pool
2. Not eat so much left over pizza
3. Made an effort to participate in family activities
4. I am looking forward to seeing the cats
5. My energy level was about 7
6. Resisted criticizing

Wednesday, 06/25/2025

1. I enjoyed arriving at the Resort
2. Participate more in group activities; not order the cheese scrambled eggs at IHop
3. Packed up in the motel and unpacked at the resort
4. I am looking forward to bedtime
5. My energy level was about 6
6. I kept my mouth shut during group disagreements

Tuesday, 06/24/2025

1. Enjoyed the ocean in Myrtle Beech
2. Bring a bathing suit
3. Left my house for beach on time
4. I am looking forward to watching the girls play in the ocean
5. Energy level about 7, but spent most of the day in the car
6. Stayed out of disagreements between Twig and Ashley over trip

Monday, 06/23, 2025

1. I enjoyed celebrating Twig’s anniversary at Chilis
2. Get a key for Twig’s house so I didn’t have to wake him up when I went home
3. Moved all my china from Twig’s house to mine
4. I am looking forward to going to the beach
5. My energy level after moving the china was 0; I lay on the couch the rest of the day
6. Persisted in spite of heat when moving the china

Sunday, 06/22/2025

1. Good night sleeping in Twig’s reclining chair
2. Prepared plants and cats for 5 days without me
3. Getting china moved
4. Energy level about 7 but spent most of the day in the car
5. Good planning except for irrigation goof

Saturday 06/21/2025

1. I enjoyed son Ashley and the granddaughters, especially taking Anneliese to the Goodwill
2. Have Kalvin pick the family up at the airport (but doubt I ever would)
3. Picked the California crew up at the Charlotte air port, leaving at 5
4. My energy level was 7 and sometimes less because of the heat
5. I tried to make peace with Jim Taylor by sending him a thank you note for the jaguar event today

Friday 06/20/25

1. I enjoyed brother Ashley’s email on the No Kings protest in Princeton
2. Calm down on everything and not worry so much
3. Went to the lawyer to have house sales documents scanned, shopped for the visit
4. I look forward to getting the airport pick up of Ashley and the girls overwith
5. Energy level was 6
6. I forced myself to go out in the heat after 10 to weed whack almost all the places that needed it.

Thursday 06/19/2025

1. I enjoyed my shower before bedtime
2. Line up projects to do when people call me
3. Weeded vinca beds, mowed whole lawn in the heat, read over both house sale contracts, emailed with Clarence over problems, paid bill to pest company
4. Looking forward to getting legal work for house sale underway
5. My energy level was about 8 (but had some dips)
6. Showed perseverance in reading house sale documents

Wed 06/18/2025

1. I thrived on my talk with Tom, my counselor at the Shepard Center
2. I would not agonize over my house problem if I could control it
3. Nailed down a law firm to go over the contract and represent me at the closing
4. I am looking forward to recovering from the pain of giving up my possessions
5. My energy level was about 5 today; confusion was the enemy
6. Effort to put on a good front in spite of how I felt (this is very weak answer)

Tuesday 06/17/2025

1. I enjoyed drinking too much wine after 5
2. Not agonizing about the house sale
3. I agreed to sell the house today
4. Getting rid of the house sale problem
5. Energy level about 8 today
6. Researched old real estate contract from Atlanta to prepare for the conference with Clarence Jr.

Monday 06/16/2025

1. I enjoyed managing to do all my tax stuff on line including Zelling money from MS to BoAm
2. I should have inquired (not agreed) to a counter offer on the Jaguar so I could do it after the Jaguar event
3. I weeded in the formal garden, paid my taxes
4. I am looking forward to a good offer on my house from the Lambe’s
5. My energy level was about 5
6. I stood up to Ashley when he criticized me over the Jaguar offer

Sunday 06/15/ 25

1. I enjoyed doing nothing and recovering from my two days of hard labor
2. I should have started sooner on the big clean up, like the crap in the garage; i should not have put the new plants in the rose garden where many of the petunia were eaten by rabbits.
3. I watered all the plants and fertilized the ones that needed it; I put all the cat guards back on place
4. I am looking forward to a good deal on the sale of my house
5. My energy level was 3 at best and I even slept in for an hour

Sat 06/14/25

1. I enjoyed getting started on the big walk thru
2. I should not have put the petunias in a nursery as the rabbits ate 3 of them
3. Got ready for the walk thru by the Lambes.
4. I look forward to an end/ positive end to the neighbor’s interest in buying my house
5. My energy level was 8 diminishing as the hours went by
6. I exhited by toughness in getting ready for walk thru but also the good scheduling.

Friday 06/ 13/2025

1. I enjoyed the visit of the Pest Control guy who sprayed for ants.
2. Call the ant man sooner and start preparations for the walk thru weeks ago
3. Finished the pine straw on the front gardens
4. I am looking forward to the end of the walk thru experience.
5. My energy level was about 9 due to pressure

Thursday 06/12/2025

1. I enjoyed having my window installed with no hassles and learning that the damage was due to moisture not termites
2. I should have solved the window problem years ago
3. Set up an appointment with the Lambes for a walk through
4. I am looking forward to the time that the Lambe’s walkthrough is over with
5. My energy level was 8-9 (because I have an immediate goal…the walk thru)
6. I was proactive and very quick to set up the date of the walk thru within minutes of seeing the installed window.

Wednesday 06/11/2025

1. I enjoyed the cardinal couple that comes to my garden each evening
2. Weed less and take care of cleaning up the garage more
3. Finished cleaning my counter in the garage; spread mulch in the allee, solved my Morgan Stanley check problem
4. I am looking forward to my window installation tomorrow morning
5. My energy level was 8
6. I demonstrated logic and reason today when dealing with my Ashley problem

Tuesday 06/10/2025

1. I enjoyed getting an early start on chores
2. Focus on project that increase salability of the house so I can have the Cameron Lambe in to see it
3. Made a pest control appointment; planted extra seedlings in pots
4. I am looking forward the end of Cameron’s visit one way or another
5. Energy level in the morning 8 but dwindled to 5 or 6 in the pm
6. Flexibilty of mind when dealing with son Ashley’s problem with my house

Monday 06/09/2025

1. I enjoyed my brother Ashley’s email today
2. Not hesitate to reach out to Ben for recommendations (pest control)
3. Contacted Bree and got the cat care settled; distributed mulch in the allee; started cleanup of dirty shelf in the garage; weed whacked formal garden
4. I am looking forward to getting a new source of interesting books on tape
5. My energy level was initially about 7 but dropped down to 2-3 in the heat and had to come indoors sooner than I would have liked
6. I showed my good research skills in regard to pest control

Sunday 06/08/2025

1. I enjoyed the chimes as I weeded the parterres at the back of the house
2. Quit procrastinating and get Bree for cat care and pest company for ants
3. Weeded most of parterres (rain cancelled complete weeding)
4. I am looking forward to getting my hair cut
5. My energy level was 7 (only 6 hours good sleep last night but did pretty well anyway)
6. I exhibited good problem solving in regard to cat food

Sat 06/07/2025

1. I enjoyed completing so many different projects today including one I have been dreading for months
2. Write a post
3. Completed the pine straw mulch in the old veg. garden, weeded in formal garden, completed clean up of secret garden, cleaned and stored the equipment of the failed irrigation guy, mowed the whole lawn
4. I am looking forward to showing the house to Cameron Lamb and getting this house thing over with
5. My energy level was about 8
6. I showed my hard work ethic today

Friday 06/05/2025

1. I enjoyed the Carolina wren going in and out of her/his box on the patio today
2. Mow the grass in the formal and rose gardens due to possibility of rain tonight
3. Spread 3 bales of pine straw on old veg. garden, got rid of all the visable houttuynia in the secret garden; called Lowes about the window guy not calling, verified dates of beach so I can schedule cat car; researched ant control; started pick up of trash like remains of failed irrigation guy
4. I am looking forward to getting rid of the ants
5. My energy level was about 7 today (ran out of steam in afternoon perhaps because of high heat or lack of sleep last night
6. Self discipline

Thursday 06/05/2025

1. I enjoyed nothing today other than getting routine things done
2. Plan my planting better and waste less time n the garden with diversions
3. I planted and transplanted many petunias, salvia and torenia (but could have done more if I hadn’t done weeding too); completed two (very short) posts and started a third
4. I am looking forward to seeing the Carolina wren going back and forth to her house on the patio
5. My energy level was 7-8 today (with little back ache in spite if the rain.)
6. Perseverance in planting in spite of the rain

Wednesday 06/04/2025

1. I enjoyed texting with David today
2. Complete a post
3. Distributed 4 bales of pine straw; called Elle to fix a leaky faucet of the irrigation system
4. I look forward to planting petunias in the rain tomorrow
5. Energy level was about 7
6. Analytical in evaluating David’s role in my improved state of mind

Tuesday 06/03/2025

1. I enjoyed talking to Susan at lunch today and being invited to the Kingston Trio concert
2. Get more done in the secret garden
3. Renewed library card; spread 3 bales of pine straw; did my usual house cleaning
4. I am looking forward to getting all my seedlings in the beds on Thursday as it rains
5. My energy level was about 7

Monday 06/02/2025

1. I enjoyed being free of panic feelings for the fifth day in a row
2. Fill out this form in the evening rather than the next day
3. Paid Eduardo with Zelle; wrote part of a post today
4. I am looking forward to getting rid of my ants
5. My energy level was about 6 today

06/01/2025

1. Buying plants at the Farmers Market; hearing from David that he is considering another house in the neighborhood
2. Do something productive in my down time
3. Distributed 4.5 bales of pine straw in the old vegetable garden
4. I am looking forward to David living here even though I know it won’t happen
5. My energy level was about 7 today

05/31/2025

1. I enjoyed being on my own schedule today
2. Convince David to move here (now that he is home and with friends it is very unlikely that he will even consider it)
3. Mowed the lawn, cleaned he kitchen floors, sprayed weeds in old vegetable garden
4. Getting more petunias at the Farmer’s Market

05/30/2005

1. Viewing the house for sale with David
2. Get something done in the garden
3. Went to the car museum with David and interacted with Jim Taylor reasonable well
4. Buying more petunias at the Farmer’s Market
5. Energy level was about 8

05/29/2025

1. I enjoyed dreaming with David that he would buy the house down the street
2. I would sit on the pot after breakfast to get my routine over with
3. Did my exercises; took a good walk with David and Daisy
4. I am looking forward to taking David to the car museum tomorrow
5. My energy level was 7 today

05/28/2025

1. I enjoyed planting petunias in my garden today
2. I would like to pot the plants I did not put in the garden today
3. Got things shipshape in time for David’s arrival
4. I am looking forward to completing the planting of my garden
5. My energy level was about 7 today, probably due to adrenalin ASSOCIATED WITH dAVIDS VISIT

05/27/2025

1. I enjoyed looking at the garden gazebo in my garden today
2. Get the petunias into the big pot in the formal garden
3. Cooked the quiche and the cake for David; cleaned the kitchen counter and sink area + vacuumed the hallways; paid 3 bills
4. I am looking forward to David’s visit tomorrow
5. My energy level was 5-6

Monday 05/26/2025

1. I enjoyed overcoming the rain and planting 2 flats of seedlings
2. Plant more seedlings; cook for David’s visit
3. Shopped for David, cleaned bedroom, planted a lot of seedlings
4. Getting rid of the responsibility to show my house to Cameron Lambe
5. My energy level was 5-6 today

Sunday 05/25/2025

1. I enjoyed the new plants I got at the Farmer’s market and the free couch in Georgia today
2. Do more mulching of the old vegetable garden
3. Planted lot of seedlings, cleaned the bathroom, set out ant poison with success
4. Planting more seedlings tomorrow in the view of the rainy weather coming
5. Energy level about 7 (but awoke at 2:30 and didn’t fall back asleep until 4:30 because of back pain)

Saturday 05/24/2025

1. I enjoyed my blue petunias today
2. Get to the Farmers Market for ageratum and more petunias
3. Cleaned guest room and bath for David’s visit
4. Good sleep tonight
5. Energy level about 4-5

Friday 05/23/2025

1. I enjoyed getting a text from Cameron, the daughter of Kathy Lamb, saying that she and her husband were going to peer at my gardens. I invited them to walk in the yard at their leisure.
2. Get more plants in their beds
3. Finished last girll; completed weeding the iris beds
4. I am looking forward to meeting Cameron Lambe and her husband; if they are not eager I am not going to consider them potentials and will make no commitment until I am ready to sell, hopefully never.
5. My energy level was about 7 but back problem around noon almost did me in

Thursday 05/22/2025

1. I enjoyed my soap opera today without guilt
2. I would like to get more plants into the beds
3. Cleaned the upstairs twin bathroom as well as vacuumed the kitchen area
4. I am looking forward being rid of panic attacks
5. My energy level today was 7 but my back is killing me after long hours weeding the iris

Wednesday 05/21/2025

1. I enjoyed my meeting with Tom Low today
2. Pull more weeds in the iris garden
3. Took care of bill and appointment change at Dr. Chows office
4. I look forward finish weeding in the iris bed
5. Energy level today was 7

Tuesday 05/20/2025

1. I enjoyed my tuna sandwich for dinner tonight
2. Plant more plants in the garden beds
3. I sanded and wiped all but 2 of the remaining grids
4. I am looking forward washing my hair tomrrow
5. My energy level was 7 today

Monday 05/19,25

1. I enjoyed a 15 minute nap before noon today after weeding the iris
2. I would like to get started on the renovation of the grills in the family room and bath
3. I planted several 6 packs of plants
4. I am looking forward to no bowel problems tomorrow but I know that it is unrealistic
5. My energy level was so low in the morning (2) I took a 15 minute nape a 11:45 Am and it helped.

Sunday 05/ 18/2025

1. I enjoyed my trip to the Farmer’s Market today
2. I would like to get more seedlings planted tomorrow
3. I bought a lot of the plants I need
4. I look forward to seeing the garden in full bloom
5. My energy level was 6-7 today

Saturday 05/17/2025

1. I enjoyed the sunny and my thick turf
2. I would like to have more energy tomorrow
3. I spray painted the primer on 5 grills and stained my cabinets in the bathroom
4. I am looking forward to going to the Farmer’s Market tomorrow and finding some needed plants
5. My energy level was about 3 today and I wanted to go back to bed all day

Friday 05/16,2025

1. I enjoyed the visit and concern of Ken Fleming, Chuck’s black car friend that we met many times on our bike rides; heard from Eduardo in Marietta that he mowed, although worth it
2. Inspect packs of plants better
3. Paid off Ed Sprague for the shower fix even though it was outrageously expensive
4. Get to the Farmer’s Market
5. Energy level 7-8 but hurt my back hauling a manure bag at Lowes

5/15/2025

1. I enjoyed talking to Ashley today
2. Tomorrow I would like to adjust to Ed’s new schedule and not be upset by it
3. Planted more seedlings; ordered my atenolol; contacted mower, Eduardo in Atlanta
4. Completion of the shower job by Ed
5. My energy level was 7-8

5/14/2025

1. I enjoyed the fabulous success of Ed Sprague with my shower door
2. Get more done when waiting for Ed to come
3. Enrolled in auto pay in Marietta house for water and electricity.
4. I am looking forward to having the shower problem over with
5. My energy level was 7-8+

5/13/2025

1. Enjoyed listening to Dr. Phil on fidelity in marriage
2. Stop procrastinating paying bills and signing up for auto pay for Atlanta utilities
3. Planted 5 six packs of begonis and trimmed the bed edges
4. I am looking forward to having my bathroom grouted tomorrow by Ed
5. Energy level was 7-8

5/12/’25

1. I enjoyed shrimp scampi at lunch with Susan today
2. Solve the problem of refinishing the AC grills
3. Planted 6 6-packs of seedlings (in the rain) and gave variegated iris to Ben and Susan
4. I am looking forward to getting additional plants (argeratum and Salvia ‘Victoria, mey be gmomphrena) at the Farmer’s Market on Friday
5. My energy level today was 7-8 but I pooped out early (by 3)

5/11/2025

1. I enjoyed Ashley’s flowers and buying plants and planting them in the garden
2. Stop procrastinating about spraying the AC/heating grills
3. Finished trimming the azaleas
4. Cloud and rain so I can plant more of my new plants
5. My energy level was 7-8

5/10/2025

1. I enjoyed getting ahead on the grill problem and getting the ant baits out on the walk
2. Get to the Farmer’s market (traffic was so bad today I gave up); also get pest control guy info since I failed on that today
3. I pruned over half of the remaining azaleas and wasted very little time
4. Getting to the Farmer’s Market and buying some plants
5. Energy level was 7-8

5/09/2025

1. Enjoyed a good audiobook
2. Stop procrastinating about finding the old pest control guy
3. Finished weeding the formal garden
4. Buy plants at the Farmers Market
5. Energy level was 7-8

5/8/2025

1. I enjoyed the chat with my dental hygenist today
2. I want to order my prescriptions tomorrow
3. Made contact with the lawn guy in Marietta and paid one’s months fee online with Zelle; also heard from Ed Sprague and answered, and went to Walmart and Lowes about stain, shower color paint, and ant control
4. I look forward to making progress on pruning the azaleas; also hearing from Ed Sprague
5. My energy levle was 8-9

5/7/25

1. I enjoyed going to counseling today

2. I want to take all necessary steps to solve one of my house problems: shower, lawn mower, pest control, AC grills, bath cabinets

3. I mowed the lawn well including clean up

4. I look forward to buying plants at the Farmers Market

5. My energy level is above my normal level this week at 7 or 8

Tips from Tom and David

1. “Progress not perfection”
2. In any situation you can change one thing; your attitude
3. Action, thinking, feeling (because action is the easiest to change)
4. Don’t agonize or even think about things you can’t do anything about ( don’t worry too much)