Today

Last night, unfortunately, was in keeping with my recent sleep-pattern....ie.next to nothing. However, I am determined to become more interventionist and try to control this thing! A couple of nights ago, about 2AM, I ordered an Amazon book on insomnia - wondered as I did so, how many are ordered in desperation that time of the morning...In any case, I pulled myself out of bed at 6AM , got dressed,then phoned both of our senators at their various offices to protest the bailout plan..."I am shocked and appalled" etc...! For what that is worth! I must say the staffers sounded a little shell-shocked - understandable with sentiment of populace being roughly 95% opposed!

I then dragged Dad out for a long walk in the country. We went several miles in truly beautiful countryside - were passed by cyclists, a John Deere tractor or two, and not too much else. The vistas are lovely, but my favorite part of the walk is when we come to a field where several horned cattle are pastured. The bull is always close to the road and eyes us questioningly as we trot by...Every time I see him, I feel we have gone back in time...(Cows actually are - or should be- horned creatures, and were, I imagine, until fairly recently)...

Back home and made several loaves of bread - something I have been doing recently after many years of neglect. Can't be beat and costs perhaps 75 cents per loaf...

As I work I am always aware of what is going on outside. Across the street, in an empty lot, carnival workers are setting up a midway for this weekend's fall festival. It is interesting to see this little slice of life - men who travel with the fair, essentially North American gypsies. All is now set to go, so where there is normally dead space all will be full of life and energy for three days. Fun to watch, from our front row seat vantage point! My question now is, shall I let cars park on our side lawn for $5 a piece....would be easy money if I am willing to stick around!

And so the evening has come. I will tidy up, perhaps watch an episode of a British drama - or perhaps not!- and try to be in bed by ten, at the latest. May I not be woken by Mary Mental tomorrow!