Reducing Your Responsibilities

As I get older, I find that it helps me to lessen my commitments, and to reduce my responsibilities. I allow myself a little more down time, and don't rush around like I used to do. This morning I watered the garden, worked on my shawl,  and did the weekly grocery shopping. As usual, I bought what was on sale. I got a couple of beautiful cantaloupes for $3.00,  another bag of plums to stew for only .69 a pound, a 10 pound bag of potatoes for $1.99, and a week's worth of pork for $4.99. Cauliflower was only .59 a pound, so I bought two of those, as well. I still have enough carrots, cabbage, and onions to last another week. I picked up bananas and Granny Smith apples on sale at Food For Less on the weekend. It really makes a difference in the grocery bill to buy what is on special. It also keeps me eating what's in season.

This afternoon I gave Lula a run, and my neighbor told me that the buyers pulled out of purchasing her house. She was concerned that I'd be upset about not getting to adopt Lula,  but I told her not to worry. Last week, after looking in the man's eyes, I had a feeling that they were going to change their mind. He didn't seem pleased about the deal. I listened to my intuition, and didn't get too attached to the idea of having Lula. Anything can happen. I really enjoy running her on my bike each day, and taking her on hikes with Lana. She's a cheerful and appreciative houseguest, too. She loves to come over and drink lots of water, hang out with us in the living room, and relax. She's such a sweet dog.

I've got pork chops and potatoes cooked for dinner. I will whip the potatoes with  milk, butter, salt and white pepper. I boiled them with a quartered onion.  That's how my mom made mashed potatoes. They are delicious that way. I'll eat up the leftover coleslaw that I made last night with a fresh vinaigrette. I don't care for mayonnaise, so I fix it this way.

Lana has been doing amazingly well. Her sores are healing. It seems that eating cottage cheese and rice really agrees with her. She also is off of the antibiotic that was costing me $300.00 a month. That's a huge relief! The other day she insisted on going hiking with Lula and I, and she was strong and capable for four miles. I'm so pleased. She's made a remarkable comeback. Her frisbee skills are improving, too. She is so in syn with me when I throw it. She really loves to use her talents. Ever since she was a puppy, she was always was a natural when playing frisbee. I think animals and people are much happier when they are using their inborn skills and creativity. (whether we are paid for it or not.)  What do you think?