A week of appointments coming up...

What a delightful weekend writing! I haven't been able to focus and have fun with words like that in a long time. 

This week, however, may be filled with expensive things. Sigh. Getting my winter tires on is expected; the possible hole in my exhaust (and pray it's nothing even moreso) is Wednesday's challenge. Then the dentist on Thursday; it's supposed to be just a cleaning. It'll have to be. I have to pay out of pocket, then submit the invoice to my insurance (where they will deny it, but this is the game we have to play), then send a copy of the invoice and the denied claim to G's insurance in order to get some of it reimbursed. Yeeehaa. 

We are also hoping to travel to Tilton on the weekend to stock up on some things for winter at BJs, and maybe treat ourselves to a fat-assed burger and fries at Five Guys. We'll see just how expensive the other two appointments run. But I really do want to head down before winter weather is a factor. 

In other news, G and I put in an application to adopt a pup. We'll try not to get our hopes up, but it's time. G misses having a doggo in the house, and there was a cute little fella just come up for adoption... it's been almost two years. We'll see. 

I will keep the warm thoughts and excitement about this long poem work in my head and heart. If nothing else, writing is a good exercise for the mind and the heart. There's a lot wrong and dark in the world, but maybe I can work out the angst through words. 

Have a good day, folks. Hold onto good thoughts, love your favorites, and be kind to everyone. We're all feeling the pressure these days. And hey, the Pats won...

C






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