We´re all mad here

Yesterday must have been an aberration concerning weather, because today it is cold, stormy and rainy again. Everything of interest is happening indoors, and I can tell you, it is not much. The most exciting moment today was when I turned on the oven- and nothing happened. Just when I thought the next electric device had just died on me hubby found the solution for the problem, reset the clock and all was okay again. Saved by the bell, I thought I´d have to do the toasted bread with cheese, ham and avocados in the microwave, which surely would have ended in disaster aka avocado goes flying. Had it once, do not need a repeat.
Oh, I did a short tour de garden after lunch, because I was interested what neighbour´s cat had found in the grass. It was a blind worm, a big one at that. Not a clue why cat was so intent on munching away this one, so I chased cat away and carried the poor creature to the adjacent property where the grass is high and chances are better for hiding. I had to chase the cat off twice more, then it gave up. I love blind worms, they are so cute!
Oh, and a not so cute spider made it into the kitchen. It might have made it under the larder, but Vaire cat was hard on the spider´s heels, so I took notice of what was happening. As you know already how much I love those ugly beasts, you can picture the outcome to yourself. Vaire was rather upset because I killed her snack. With all that wood hubby is bringing in from outside to feed the fireplace, there´s likely more of those spiders trying to roam the house. Yuck!
I am very envious of my friend, who is sailing the Mediterranean Sea for two weeks. Weather there is way better than here though not as warm as it could be. Now let us hope that she manages to stay on board and come back to show me the photos of her trip. With cats so old and frail, daughter off to Finland in August and Corona still lying in ambush we cannot even think of leaving the house for a holiday. That´s mean, really mean …

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See what I mean? I took that picture today, at the parking lot of my school. The rose bushes are sprouting, tiny roses appear amidst the winterly flower bed! The meadows are dotted with daisies, and even crocuses are showing up already!

Good morning, folks! It`s Sunday the 15th of July, outside we have 12 degrees Celsius, it is pooring, as always. Sick cat is sick again and spread its sickness all over the bathroom floor. Sick dog has a cough now, doesn´t devour its own food but tries to steal each and every edible thing out of the kitchen. My vet will be delighted to see all of us again on Monday, while my wallet is on a diet. Yesterday I packed together the majority of my summer outfits to store them in the cellar. No need of them this year. On the positive side, I did some, albeit short, bike rides with my daughter, exploring our proximity. Now I´m off to the kitchen, preparing some Mexican food. I´ll bet you anything that my dog won´t steal the chili peppers.

For the next two weeks I´m stuck at home with one love-struck teenage daughter, a wannabe-mechanic who is intent on wrecking his motorbike, and bad weather. Really bad weather. The one which comes through the cellar door, flooding your basement, again. At least, there are two more people at home to clean the mess. Why can´t I live in Arizona with my remaining relatives? Ah, might be better to stay on the wet side than losing your home to fire.