September Recap

 September was cooler than August. It was pleasant to start the Fall weather, although we'll probably have some hot days ahead.

We did some gardening and it was pleasant, the garden looks good, and I have been growing new succulents and doing some transplanting. There are still some tomatoes on the vine.

The sad part of the month was the passing of my sister-in-law Bettie. She had been in the hospital and rehab and didn't get any better. Rest in peace, Bettie.

Another sad part, for me, was the breaking up of my long friendship with my friend Norbert. His personality changed since his fall a few years ago (TBI). A long story. 

L and I have gone out to eat a few times, El Torito Grill, Nonna Mercato, a Greek place, Porto's

 and we did the Blue Apron and some home cooking. We also went to our last Summer walk at the Arboretum on the 22nd.

On the 20th, we went to Pasadena, to see Jeff Berkley at the Lost Parrot Cafe, it was very nice.

On the 27th, L's friend Lindsay came over and they went to Hollywood where she had a gig, then spent the night here.

BOOKS I READ THIS MONTH

MOVIES I'VE WATCHED THIS MONTH

I have a few things to look forward to in October: My niece and her daughter will be visiting the US and spend a few days in NYC and SLC

L and I will go to SLC and meet them there at S's house

AND we will all go to :

My sister in Law

 

A loving wife, mother, grandmother

sister, aunt

August Recap

 

                                                                    Under the carob tree

A few days ago I wrote about some August happenings. L and I went to the Arboretum on August 25 and that is always nice. We had some problems deciding where to go for dinner, but we had a nice evening. The next day I went to have a haircut, I liked it, basically the same but shorter.

On Sunday I didn't feel well and went to bed early and hardly ate anything. I still didn't feel well the next few days, I had stomach pains and I had trouble sleeping and eating, I think maybe the Hilary storm, the house and car problems with the AC, and some other stuff, contributed to my feeling sickly. 

L and I decided to sign up for a year Home Warranty, so it'll be easier to take care of things around the house since L and I are not very good about repairing things, and as usual, I have a hard deciding what and how to go about getting things done. As our house is getting older, there seem to be more problems. I really miss Marvin, he always knew what had to be done, and many times he could fix them himself. I also miss my friend N. He used to be a lot of help and I could rely on him, but I hardly see him or talk to him much anymore. 

MOVIES I WATCHED IN AUGUST

BOOKS I READ IN AUGUST

Some August Happenings

 

August 13 in Seal Beach, I was happy to be with my daughters and grandson

There have been good things and not so good things so far in August.

The AC in my car is not working. The next day, the AC at home stopped working too. The repairman said the motor needs replacement, but because is 32 years old, we should install a new one, the whole deal.

My daughter S and my grandson and his girlfriend, flew down from Utah for a few days, to see Drake in concert. It was nice meeting his gf, she seems like a nice girl, pretty compatible with T.  It was very nice to see S and spend time with her. On Sunday, the 5 of us went to Seal Beach, it was a lovely day. Walked by the pier, had dinner at Hennesy's and just had a nice day.

                                                               The calm before the storm

A week after they left, we had another visitor, Hilary, it was not a welcome visit. We had 3 days of heavy rain. L and I, and Lulu, just stayed at home. After the tropical storm/hurricane.... we were left with broken branches from our beautiful Crepe Myrtle on the front lawn, and big broken branches from the large tree in the backyard.

I will talk to our gardener tomorrow about them.

Because of the AC, and the tropical storm damage, I have been upset and anxious,

and I feel like crying for every little thing. 

I hope I get back to my usually positive cheerful self soon :)

Maybe Friday evening L and I can go for a nice walk to the Arboretum

July Recap

Photo taken in La Floresta, after a good lunch at Slapfish, July 21

There were a lot of happenings in July, most of them relating to my in-laws, very sad :(

July 6 - We got a call from Dixon. Dewey had fallen and was taken to the hospital emergency,

He died at the hospital on July 13, from Lymphoma

Sandy and Marty went to Dixon, and met with Bettie,  Lee and Mary, and a lawyer. 

They stayed for 3 days getting many things done that needed to be done. 

David and his son were there too.

On July 19, Bettie fell and broke her femur, and was taken to the hospital. 

Rick and his sons drove to Dixon that weekend.

In other news, it was a hot month. 

Lizzie went to Salt Lake City for a week. 

July 10, N came to pick me up, and we drove around Long Beach and to his home. Lizzie is back from SLC. 

July 13, Nuri turned 82, and I talked to Sonia.

July 19, I bought myself an office chair at Staples.

July 25, my car wouldn't start. Called AAA

July 26, Lizzie to SD by train, to see the Padres. Fell asleep on the way back, woke up at Union Station LA.

July 28, to Dr. Chopra, then Amor y Tacos.

BOOKS I READ IN JULY

MOVIES I WATCHED IN JULY  (many)

 

 

My brother in law

 

Today, July 13, 2023, my brother-in-law Dewey, died in a Sacramento Hospital of lymphoma.

He graduated from UC Davis, but he liked being a farmer.

He enjoyed working in his orchard, growing walnuts and pecans. 

He loved his older brother Marvin, his sisters Mary and Bettie, his nephews and nieces

and his dogs.

I will miss his weekly phone calls

Asking me, how's the weather?

Telling me about his tomato crop

Always saying things were fine

(even when they weren't)

We always said I love you at the end of the calls.

Rest in peace, Dewey

I love you2

June Recap

Arboretum 

June has been a cool month with not a lot of sunshine, but very pleasant. I did some gardening, and planted tomatoes and peppers, and flowers. 

My friend N came to visit on June 11 and brought me a very nice pillow, then we had some delicious Pho.

 L and I went shopping for carpet and decided to get a room rug instead, we both like it a lot. And Lulu.

Our financial guy came by the house June 12,  and it was all good news :)

We had an evening stroll at the Fullerton Arboretum. It was very nice and the weather was great.

We went out to eat several times, and I ended the month by having a great lunch at Amor y Tacos. Probably one of the best meals I had lately.

Unfortunately, there's been many health problems in the family. My brother-in-law in Sweden had to go to hospital, and also my brother-in-law is in ICU. My sister-in-law also had to go to hospital but is now at home. My thoughts are with all of them and I hope and pray for a good recovery.

BOOKS I'VE READ IN JUNE

MOVIES I'VE WATCHED IN JUNE