Sorry I Have Been Absent For So Long

I don't know what the problem is with this blog site, but, I can't update my totals and if I try to log in on my desktop computer, I crash every time. I can access on my laptop (I hope!), but, I don't think of signing in too much since I do 90% of my work on the desktop.

Our work is going well. We have picked up a few more clients since Christmas and have hopes for more.

We went out of town this week for a few days for Rick to go golfing with a friend down in GA. We had an indoor pool and hot tub at our hotel, so, it was great for both of us. We were one exit away from a Tanger Outlet Mall, but, thank you very much, I did not go. I should have gone to the underwear store, but, I didn't think I could survive all the other stores. I'm in love with the Lenox store and always buy chrystal that I don't need. How many champagne flutes can one woman use?

Funny story. I was out of state one time many years ago. I think I was in Illinois, but, don't quote me on that. Anyway, we stopped at an outlet mall and the Lenox store and the chocolate store were next to each other. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! I really prefer Gorham crystal, but, when I find a deal at Lenox, I jump on it.

My favorite grocery store has a great deal on single serve Stouffer's this week, I think $1.98 each, usually about $2.99 each. I'm thinking of stocking up on lasagna and mac/cheese to keep the pressure off of Rick to perform in the kitchen every night. We are really doing a good job of using stockpile items and cleaning out the freezer. We still give a lot away to the rescue mission. I think about the women especially at the mission. I guess it doesn't matter if you are male or female, but, it seems like being a woman and being homeless would be harder. Women are more vulnerable to predators. They are victims more often. I am so thankful for all that I have. I have a home, a car, and food to eat. I don't have a lot of extras, but, I am able to keep my head above water. I have some credit card debt, but, I also have the ability to have credit. That's a lot more than a lot of people around me. The economy has dealt a hard blow to a lot of people and I'm hoping that we are climbing our way out. I have a lot of confidence in the current leadership that we will right the boat.

I just heard a piece of news. The President of the United States did not receive an invitation to William and Kate's wedding. He did receive an invitation to visit Buckingham Palace in May. I guess that's the consolation prize!

Rick is pushing me to get rid of all our cats. I had one put down last week. He had been hit by a car while apparently out chasing a female. He had a brick fall on his head the next day. I couldn't help him. It killed me to have him put down. Rick wants me to give up all my cats. He has one he particularly likes and I wonder if she will go the same route he has in mind for all the others. We can turn them into the local animal shelter and it is a "no-kill" facility. Most of my cats are litter trained and very affectionate, so, it shouldn't be too hard to get them adopted out. I can't imagine giving up my little Sonny. He came to me at 6 weeks with a dislocated hip. His mama took the rest of the litter and moved on, leaving him here. That was years ago, but, I feel so responsible for him. She knew I'd take care of him. Now, I have to give him away.

We've been working so much that Rick has not been his usual self in the kitchen. We eat out way too much because we are on the road working. I'd like to have a few nights at home when we are not too tired to cook.