Lots Of To Do List Activity Accomplished And More

It seems like my list gets longer instead of shorter.  And, it probably is.  However, today I am able to take my pen and cross off a few from the list.  First, I have been able to line up a highly recommended professional House Painter to give me an estimate for painting the outside of the house before the end of the year, probably September or October.  I believe preventive maintenance is less expensive in the long run .  And, I hope to be able to take care of this soon and not to wait another year.

Next, on Friday I have an appointment with a new attorney to finish my Will and whatever is appropriate to insure a smooth transfer of any assets .  No, this subject does not trouble me.  I am a realist and when this is finished, I can cross the activity off "the list".  At the beginning of the year I felt compelled to terminate services of the attorney that I was working with at that time.  Even though my assets are very small, it still is important to "take care of business" so that I leave this stage of my life with the best organization  I can.  I was taught to be a perfectionist but in reality, I certainly am not and those trying to teach me certainly were not either .  The fact that I have very few living relatives that I am aware of and almost all are disassociated from me (or I have disassociated from them) it makes it difficult to determine a fiduciary.  Oh, and my closest friends have already passed on.  Hopefully, before long this task will no longer be on the list .

And, I have started my phone calls to try and get a referral to a doctor who can and will help me with the appropriate medical care in a timely fashion .  I guess if I must, I can always try going into the Emergency Room.  But, I certainly hope it does not come to that !  This doctor stuff is crazy like most of the world. 

I like to keep my life as simple as it can be and avoid conflict as much as possible !  It seems like so many people find themselves in a dilemma that they have had very little to do with originally.  Sometimes, life doesn't seem fair.  It sure ain't for the weak !  I am so grateful that I am feeling stronger than I have in a long time and no  longer waste my energy and time spinning my wheels and not finding completion of the necessary tasks .

There are so many weather related events across the USA and world that are impacting the quality of life of so many people .  The summer dry weather here is contributing to the continuation of periodic grass and wildfires .  The Yosemite Fire continues with only partial containment.  These photos are just a few of what we see on TV and newspapers on a regular basis !

There is so much to be thankful for, especially if we are not personally affected by life/world events that are all around us.  Let's not lose sight of how important it is to help when and if we can .  There are a multitude of ways .  Cash is always good but be sure to always insure the safety of the receiving source . 

It is starting to warm up this morning and it is going to be another VERY HOT day, over 100 degrees !

Smile.  It can make someone else happy - - - hopefully.

Mary