Very little happened this weekend. We did go for a nice long walk at the biosphere which was lovely and Charlie got to stretch his legs.
Jack went to stay overnight with his grandma and mom on Saturday night and came back home last night after supper.
I took Katie out for lunch yesterday and she was good.
I made an Easter supper last night and even used one of the casserole dishes that I made in pottery class. I bought the smallest ham I could find and we will still be eating ham for awhile.
Mostly I'm just tired and I'm not sure why. Maybe because it's a cold, windy day. Maybe because the bank teller wouldn't let me deposit two cheques that my husband had endorsed, because we didn't have a shared account. That was new, although the young woman swears it's been like that for a long time. She was probably all of 25 years old, so a long time for her is not the same as a long time for me. She told me that he would have to come to the bank with me (like I was a child, or incompetent), to deposit the cheques. I left the bank, drove to another branch and used their ATM to deposit the cheques into my account and then cried a little.
I don't know why I cried. Something's bothering me but I'm not sure what. Not being respected? Not being appreciated? Being taken for granted?
I'm reading a book right now called, "The Bookclub for Troublesome Women" by Marie Bostwick and that might be it. Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in the last century.
Or maybe it's the general fuckery in the world. The world feels like it's stuck in the last century. Today is a down day. Tomorrow will be a better day.
Things I'm thankful for today.
Indoor toilets
Hugs
Being able to retire early so that I can raise my grandson
Katie has wonderful caregivers
Pottery classes start again on Wednesday
Lego for Jack
The pottery is beautiful. Glad you had some peaceful time.
ReplyDeleteAs peaceful as it can be with two dogs and a six year old:)
DeleteIt's so special to use a casserole dish which you personally made as part of your Easter festive table! I just got back from running some errands and, yes, DAMN that wind is cold! I suppose it's the forerunner of the Alberta Clipper we'll be getting tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteSo happy that Christmas has returned:)
DeleteWait, everyone who wants to deposit a check endorsed by someone has to have the someone with them? That's going to slow commerce down significantly. After reading about the amount of check theft and fraud that is being committed, we've gone 95% paperless. Even I, consumate luddite that I am, e-filed the taxes. I don't think new employees are trained enough, or well, these days.
ReplyDeleteOh, and the casserole you made is beautiful.
DeleteNo, if you are giving the check to someone else, without a joint account with them, you have to sign the check, "Pay to the order of ...." That should work.
DeleteI'll just keep using the ATM, learned my lesson.
DeleteThe general fuckery of the world is indeed exhausting for us all. Read, write, sculpt, make Lego....
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of general fuckery, I prefer general peace.
DeleteYes, I hate being treated as if I am stupid, and it happens more and more as we age.
ReplyDeleteIt does, doesn't it? Or at least it feels that way.
DeleteBlame the weariness on the weather. I really do suspect it at this time of year. -Kate
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate. It's snowing here today 2-5 cm. Springtime in the prairies.
DeleteYou have been going through a lot and are exhausted. And didn't you say your medications might have mood-altering effects? Please pamper yourself as much as you can. You deserve it! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThe medication does seem to be altering my mood and my sleep. I'm tired and grumpy.
DeleteThat's a great list of positives! However, we're dealing with a lot of awful stuff in the world right now. I also have no patience for disrespect; I had a similar issue after my husband died and I ripped that teller a new one. I'm sure she needed a couple stiff drinks that night!
ReplyDeleteEverything is so hard when someone dies, and then you have to deal with bureaucracy on top of the grief, it's too much.
DeleteThe world is just insane right now, I think, and it's exhausting. Watching the madness in the Middle East and then the joy of Artemis II is like whiplash. Any time I watch Trump speak I am enraged but also cannot believe people think he is doing a good job and is sane. And don't get me started about ICE agents coming to Canada for the World Cup.
ReplyDeleteRight now it's less about trump and more about the people who are supporting him. They should be ashamed but are not. It's like watching "Weekend at Bernie's".
DeleteNot only do I like the casserole dish, but what's in it looks wonderful! I am functioning, but that is it. I'm ashamed of my country and what it is doing to the rest of the world.
ReplyDeleteI am functioning and that's about it too. Sending hugs.
DeleteThat dish brings me to my knees with admiration and mad respect. WOW! You have a gift, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYes. Tomorrow will be a better day. There is always hope for that.
Thanks Mary.
DeleteWow, that casserole dish is amazing, and I am guessing those are scalloped potatoes in there? My mother used to make those and I loved them. And yes, the world is one fucked up mess right now. More so than usual thanks to the orange felon.
ReplyDeleteThe recipe is called Hasselback Potato Gratin. It's easy to make and takes even better as leftovers.
Deletehttps://www.seriouseats.com/hasselback-potato-gratin-casserole-holiday-food-lab
Thank you for the recipe. I am going to try it!
ReplyDeletePopped over from Mary Moon's to see the casserole dish. It's gorgeous!
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