Then supper time sneaks up on you because the nights are longer and you are busy doing something until you look at the clock and realize the time. I see Congress is working on making DST permanent. I for one am not too keen on that. Those of us in the northern states would be at a serious disadvantage in the winter. It was pointed out n our local newscast, the taking the Winter solstice for example, our morning sunrise is usually around 8:09 a.m., but if DST were in effect it would be more like 9:15 a.m. which means half our morning would be in the dark. Days are cloudy enough during the winter, without dragging the darkness into the morning longer. Granted, it would extend daylight in the evenings as time goes on. Carol, sorry it took you awhile to get through the grocery line. I have on occasion moved to another aisle too because of the slower pace of it, which is one reason I use self checkout. But then I am retired, so time isn’t of importance unless I have to be someplace by…. I wouldn’t want a job as a cashier these days with everything being done electronically like it is, and discounts and coupons and some people use their phones for coupons are for shopping and trying to keep track of it all. The store that I do the majority of my shopping has a set up where by you can scan your groceries as you shop with your phone, and then run the information through on a special checkout line from your phone , pay and go. Some people who have their own grocery bags, fill bags are they shop and by. the time they get to check out, they’re all set to go.
Barbie, good luck with your sale. Your neighborhood sounds like mine where neighbors get to know each other.
Shirl, wonder if one of those patio mats that are used for camping would work in your balcony. They air and moisture through but not dirt. You could use it in the warm months and take it in during the winter. I haven’t used something similar to that on my front porch which is a covered porch and my wood has been fine. In fact it might actually be better because it keeps it from getting scuffed up from walking and stuff.
We wound up with a beautiful 60° day here yesterday. The dogs and I took a nice long walk as the roads are clear with a exception here and there where some slush or water still lays. Today is cooler with rain in forecast and possible snow/rain mix tonight and tomorrow.
So todsy I am going to work on wood crafts etc. but first need to go over to a neighbors and turn up their heat. Thry are in their way home from wintering in FL. So guess I should get a move on here. Have a nice dsy all.
I know a lot of people are against self checkout, but I love it! Local Walmart has changed theirs to 20 items or less which is a bummer. Sheila, that Signed, Sealed, Delivered has more than one movie. Barbie, love the gourds - so creative. Beth, apparently you have a picky manager there and I have one that doesn't do a darn thing! Fire department said nothing could be stored under stairs, but new neighbor was told he could store kids' bikes and scooters there - right outside my door. I'd love to have more Louisiana food!
All the rain went North of here again. We didn't get a drop. The wind had blown the trash bin over but thank goodness the trash didn't run at 4:00 am again and I got it picked up. 
his nitrates are still low and sil keeps getting a new what they should be count it started at 400 then 500 now 1000 someone should know the correct amount... my brother text me last night asking if I'd bring mom to see him so one of my dd's is coming to pick us up tomorrow we will go to the hospital guess they don't have a only one person can see the patient going on although only 2 can visit at a time... in the thing my niece posted it said that 45 % of the people who get this live 5 years... this is his 5th year... and it's more of a male cancer than women ... not sure what else was said... although I learned more by reading it than I've know like the name!!!!