the lake

Today I had decided to stay home all day long.  I had decided to go nowhere.  I needed to get my house in order for Truett's daughter and grandson, Blaine, to come next Wednesday.  I made my mind up early.  So, all morning I pretended to clean the house.  But, my mind and heart have been so disjointed lately, I really wasn't getting anything done.   I even ordered carry-out combination pizza subs from Hungry Howie's Pizza at the B&B here in Fort White for lunch.  So that meant we weren't traveling anywhere today.

You see, every day Truett and I go somewhere.  I take that back.  Every day I drive somewhere and it is usually 30-35 miles there and back.  I'm not really a math person, but that's at least 70 miles a day.  Every day!  And it's wearing me out. 

So today I made my mind up that I wasn't going anywhere!  Period with a capital "P"! 

Well, after Truett and I ate our delicious combination pizza sub sandwiches from the B&B here in Fort White, I got bored.  Truett wanted me to sit and watch TV with him at 12:30 in the afternoon.  Judge Joe Brown.  One hour going on two hours.  Ech!

All I could think about was cleaning my walk-in closet and bathroom.  Eventually, I said, "Hey, I can't do this anymore.  I have things to do."

"Like what?" he asked. 

"Well, grocerying," I answered.  And then Truett suggested we get it done.  So we did.  I drove to Lake City to Winn*Dixie.  Twenty miles up and twenty miles back . . . once again.

I took my Nikon and told Truett I had to drive around the lake at least.  It has been so long since I have photographed anything.  Heck, I was even ready to photograph a duck. . . and if you've read any of my previous blogs... well, then you know I have no attachment to ducks.  I don't know why?  In fact, I looked at all those duck faces today and thought, "Why don't I like you guys?"  Could it be because they have sex in public?  Could it be because their faces are all red and gnarly?  Forgive me ducks, please!

I was pleased with my bird shots around the lake.  It's been a long time coming.

After that, I got a motorized shopping cart for Truett so he could feel a part of our shopping trip: cat food, dog food, paper towels, windex . . .

But, in the end, I suppose the trip to Lake City was worth it. 

Mom and I say all the time, "It doesn't take much to make us happy."

Ducks . . .ibis . . . egrets . . .

Thank you, God!

 

Comments

[Mary Anne]

I doubt public displays of affection cause you to dislike ducks, because you love dogs and they do it all the time!! LOL!