A New Day

When I woke up today, I felt lighter being free from
having to worry about offending someone, walking on
eggshells, or having them yell at me. I think it has
been made pretty clear that there will be no opportunity
for anything but what is expected around here. No more
favors, exceptions, or allowances. None. Kein.

It may turn out to be a good gift. It may end up being
the best gift. I stood up for what was owed to me, and
when a favor was hinted at, it was ignored. It was
nice just saying what was to be done, and no argument.
Yes. I almost caved, but then reminded myself, "you
didn't make this mess, don't clean it up."

I also asked for the money owed me to be returned.
"Oh I forgot." Liar. The instructions are to have it
to me by Monday. The days of kindness and
consideration are gone.

The ladies I walk with took me out to dinner last night.
It was nice seeing them the way they normally look-
you see we all look like bums when we are in the park.
Kay Frederick is truly a STUNNING woman. WOW!

My brother sent me (in a birthday card) a post card
from the mid 1940's. It is a painting of "Gov. Ritchie
Highway between Baltimore and Annapolis, Md."
It looks like the stretch between Winchester Road
and Route 50. Anyway, on the back this is what it says:

"Hi Alma,

I am so tired I can hardly wiggle but suppose I'll make
it. It's awfully cold here but I suppose it's as cold there.
I'm going out ona man hunt in a couple of hrs.

By Now 'Daisy' "

The back of the card reads:

"The Governor Ritchie Highway which runs between
Baltimore and Annapolis is a thoroughly modern
concrete speed highway bordered by rolling hills and
picturesque countryside."

My how times have changed! I avoid the road from
695 to Maryland Route 10. To say this person knows
every possible way to avoid using that road, no matter
how out of the way, is an understatement.

Glad today is over. Glad it went as well as it did. Glad
that several folks called to see what was what. Glad
that I had the resolve to hold my ground. Glad that
someone knows the "gig is up."

Time to sine off and work on killing this cold.