September Morn!

 The light is already different, and it's dark noticeably earlier. 

I'm glad to see August leave.

Tina died. She'd been fading away, the vet said renal failure, and we knew the end was coming. But we're still so sad. Ralph was her person. She and her brother Sly came to us when they were ten, from a friend of a friend who had to move. So she was with us about 8 years. We had her cremated, and she's now on the mantle with Sly.

This was about a week ago, I'm almost done another page. It's moving right along!

Snakes as of mid August, I have to spend some time on them. 

Yum, meat loaf, mashed potatoes and carrots. 

Eddie decided he wanted to build a computer. Heather advised him to check with grandpa before buying any parts. Naturally, Ralph had everything he needed in the basement! He's so happy with himself!

The day they came for computer parts, Eddie and Jules snuggled with their snakes!

Our new freezer finally came! Lots bigger than the old one, and more energy efficient.

Jules told me that my phone was ancient, and I should get a new one. So I got an iPhone 11, and it's a lot of changes. Good thing I have tech support, aka Ralph. She also told me that I have to watch the show The Office, because it's the best show ever. I have my doubts that it can beat West Wing or MASH, but I'll give it a go. 

We've spent a lot of time in doctors' offices, this time for Ralph. He saw ortho, had an MRI, saw ortho again, and is on an anti-inflammatory for his back pain, caused by a disc issue. He also saw my cardiologist for a baseline visit, since Frank had to get a pacer. My doc sees no concerns at the moment, but wants him to have a stress test, which is the end of this month. 

It's such a good time to be retired, with COVID. I can't even imagine how schools will be. My grandchildren's schools are starting out virtual, which is a relief. Thanks to our Governor Murphy, jersey is in good shape. In house dining is permitted as of today, but we'll pass. 

I'm totally stressed over the upcoming election. I go back and forth between being sure Biden will win, and terrified that there are enough stupid people to re elect #3. At this point I have no respect for anyone who supports the orange grifter. I may still love them, but no respect. He's so awful, and so divisive. Now he's suggesting to his supporters that they vote both by mail and in person. And Barr isn't sure that's illegal- he needs to be disbarred. Ugh, rant over.