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

What Is She Doing

What does it look like to you? Now - you have to have a little sense of humor! Yep, you're right. I am trying out my cemetery plot! You see, there have been so many deaths around me lately. So many friends! And, since I am no young chick, I decided I should start taking care of business. 

Ten years ago, I bought a five foot by five foot cremation cemetery plot in our little town cemetery up on the hill. Yes, cremation. That will be the only time in my life that I will ever be SMOKIN' HOT! Are you still with me?

The cemetery has grave sites dating back to the early years of the Gold Rush Era with the earliest known burial in June of 1855.

I need to hire a workman to put in required curbing, probably three feet high and prepare the site for use. My unconditional lovers (my pets) will be with me. I already have the cremains of my little Yorkie dog, Pixie and my little Tabby cat, Puff. And, any future pets (probably Lily) that I may have will be with us. In addition, at  his request, My Special Man who shared five years of his life with me in "Sunset Love" (2010-2014) will also join us for which I feel very comforted and honored.

The other consideration is the head stone. I will have to think about that for awhile. They can be rather pricey.

What's new with you?

Mary