Friday, April 24, 2015

Friday Letters

I've written a few Friday Letters to recap my week, say what's on my mind, and take the opportunity to offer a thank you or two. Let's open the mail...


Dear Mother Nature,

I know I whined about the weather all winter and I'm determined not to do that now that spring has (sort of) arrived. So even though it is snowing today and you have deposited graupel on my grape hyacinths, I'm not going to complain. Instead, how about if I thank you for providing me with the obvious choice for dinner - chili in the crockpot! Never mind that I originally had planned to do hamburgers on the grill; I'm sure it will warm up enough for that by August or so. 

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Dear Drivers,

Since Justin had his accident in March and has not yet replaced his totalled vehicle, I have been without a car. I'm a sucker for loaning him my Subaru, but his being able to get to school trumps my need for a car. Life and errands don't stop, so I've been walking everywhere - to the bank, locksmith, florist, post office, and I may attempt the three mile round trip to the grocery store next week if I feel adventurous. Exercise with a purpose! 

However, I kindly request demand that drivers pay attention to pedestrians in crosswalks and look for people walking across the road before you screech around the corner making your right turn on red. True, I have been getting a small amount of upper arm exercise by shaking my fist at you, but I would really rather not end up run over in the street next to the "Yield To Pedestrians in Crosswalk" sign. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
 
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Dear Sock Knitting Mojo,

Welcome back! I don't know where you went or what caused you to leave in the first place, but I'm glad you have returned. It became clear that you have been gone far too long when I could barely remember how to knit a heel flap last night, but I'm humming along now, looking forward to the magic of the heel turn. I may even throw you a party if you stick around long enough for me to finish both socks!

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Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, safe, and warm weekend!
 

5 comments:

  1. wow, that's a lot of walking! I wish I could walk to a store but it is over seven miles and that is not in my range :) Hope your son gets his replacement car soon so you have wheels.

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  2. Graupel! Thank-you for that! With all of your walking we're going to have you come join us on our runs on Big Word Sunday! (We have f-u Saturday after long weeks!) And hoo-ray for the sock mojo...have you seen mine? Happy Weekend Bonny!

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  3. Salt Lake City has orange flags on many of the crosswalks to make pedestrians are more visible. That and a campaign for drivers to be aware has helped cut the risk. Maybe you should find an orange flag to carry and if you end up walking to the grocery store, don't forget your little red wagon. :)

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  4. I hope spring comes soon...even though crockpot chili is nice, it is definitely time for hamburgers on the grill! I'm through the heel turn on two new pairs of socks for myself - let's plan a joint mojo party when we finish!

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  5. Has your Sock MoJo met up with mine yet? It's been AWOL for, well years now! (And I don't see it heading in a homeward direction quite yet.) Those drivers! Please be careful out there! That walking is excellent exercise - and so good for the environment. Now . . . if we could only get the drivers on board. (And I'm not mentioning the weather. Nope.)

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