Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Tuesday Tidbits and Stuff


 I will soon have most of the top floor of the house spring cleaned. There is a great deal to do yet in the sewing/craft room, but since it is mostly dusting shelves and the desk I am hopeful of getting that completed in a few days. I can then move on to cleaning cupboards, and straightening closets up once again. I really am not as quick at this as I used to be, more rest times are needed, and sometimes after resting I just don't feel like getting back to it. 

I noticed though that there are quite a few things in the sewing/craft room that will slowly be disappearing. I am thinking the items for the Family reunion silent auction, and when Kurt leaves after visiting a rather large bag of mittens will be gone. There are also a few items that will either be recycled, tossed or donated. More will be used as well over the next few months. I am slowly getting a handle on craft supplies.

As far as gardening is concerned, well I am pretty sure I can keep the grass that grows in the lower level of the perennial bed kind of in check, but the creeping bellflower in the top level is getting harder and harder to control. I know I don't always get all the roots, especially on the smaller growth, but I am at least able to keep it from flowering and sending forth more seeds. 

The cherry trees have been netted, and most of the garden planted. Harvey is holding off on the beans until we are sure they will not be ready to pick before or while we are gone.

My sleep cycle seems to be getting pretty much back to normal. Yet I am still really tired today. Could be that cleaning walls, light shades and pictures (as well as some dusting) is a bit too much in one day when ordinary everyday tasks are added in. 

I think that my decision to make lists of what needs to be done before our family reunion, and before our trip is really helping settle my brain a bit and allows me to shut down all my worries and get the necessary sleep. My only lists left to make are what we need to take for both outings. I have the items necessary for the Friday get together pretty much done and will just add as I remember items. 

Going in for my yearly lab tests tomorrow. It is a walk-in clinic and I hope that I can get in and out quickly. I should actually have gone last week, but being so tired and not feeling well I decided to hold off for a week. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.


13 comments:

  1. By oh boy, your first paragraph says it all. Not as young, not as fast and recoup slower - that is me!
    Don't over do it, you don't want to get down before all your fun things begin.
    Lists are great!

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  2. The family reunion silent auction sounds like fun. I had to laugh when you said you were tired—“Maybe cleaning walls, light shades, and pictures (plus some dusting) is a bit too much for one day.” You think? Honestly, Jackie you’ve got more stamina than you realize!

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  3. It sounds as though you have everything well in hand for the reunion and your travel. I hope everything went with your appointment at the clinic.

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  4. I could not survive without a list, they are the cornerstone to my life.

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  5. They are pretty good about getting me and Bailey both out of the lab quickly and I hope that will be your experience too. I’m still decluttering here too, it’s always a work in progress I think. I hope your family reunion is a good one with lots of fun and good memories made.
    Belinda

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  6. How lovely to have two trips to look forward to! I suspect you are feeling like you really want to get all the cleaning done before you go but hope you won't leave yourself worn out to start your trips.

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  7. You amaze me with all you accomplish in a day - it's no wonder you're tired!!

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  8. I need lists too or nothing seens to get accomplished or managed.

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  9. Dear Jackie, you are a powerhouse! You are very inspiring! Thank you!

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  10. It must be satisfying to be getting to grips with your craft room and using up supplies. Mine don't seem to really go down much, despite using them when I can. I need to donate some things really or sell them.

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  11. I dont think any of us are as quick and active as we used to be! How nice that you have two events to look forward to, and coming up fast the family reunion and your trip.

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  12. I am definitely a list maker Jackie & I find they always help me to keep on track. You sound like you are achieving lots Jackie. xx

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