It has been near 70* here the past two days. However……it is not the end of the story. The temperatures will fall tomorrow with moisture headed our way and that is the general making of snow. The weatherman doesn’t think there will be any accumulation but I get nervous when they say that. Weather is fickle and March is fickle so I’m from Missouri….you’ve got to show me.

Tuesday I had the laser surgery which was quicker than my eye dilated back to normal. I will have the second eye done next Tuesday. So far it has been quick, successful and no pain. That gets a “10” from me.

Waiting rooms are sure interesting. One by one we were called to the magic door where you pass by other doors and finally are escorted to a chair. At first no one said anything. Almost 20 people sitting across the hall from each other trying not to get caught with eye contact. After a while it gets uncomfortable so I decided to improve the situation with some friendly comments.

I said, “Look at all of us sitting here with our papers in hand on a chair. It makes me think of kindergarten.” I followed with a big smile and before I could say anything else everyone started talking. Their obvious relief from whatever their mind was on warmed the whole hall. Through the next five minutes we all discussed why we were there, when our cataracts started……the trouble…amazed at the whole procedure and why we were back for the laser. Going for any reason to see a doctor usually levels the playing field.

I finished the last touches on my kitchen cabinets so now I can put all the paint paraphernalia back where it belongs. It has been an achievement and I proved to myself I can still do what I dream up. (Photo’s by next week.) I have a very qualified person to make some changes in the bathroom and once that’s done I plan to play in my flower gardens.

I haven’t used my leaves up that I picked last fall for cards. I was afraid I’d run out so I filled containers with all kinds of leaves. The same with the flowers. I am to the point of realizing I must start with spring blooms now. My “girls day” friend and I are going to plant lots of good bloomer’s so we will have more of a change in colors.

Well, it’s Friday and almost Pizza time. I think I’ll head to the phone and order one to be ready by the time Miss Becky gets here. I received a very special package from John this week and I will be showing that in form of a photo by the next blog. Have a great weekend and lets all make it special………..

Essentially Esther