Jett got me up at 7. Ron slept in until almost 10.

Did laundry, changed the sheets.

I cleaned up a burnt spill (Ron’s cocoa) on the stove top, then realized that the brown ring around another burner was burned on whatever and not permanent discoloration, so got rid of that, too.

Cleaned up trumps in the yard.

Put Ron’s name on a patient openings list for Williamstown Medical.

In the hour before sunset and just before the rain started, filled two leaf bags with prunings and leaves from the bed next to the driveway.

Meanwhile, Ron got partway through mowing the front.

Did a transfer station run with four full leaf bags. Ron had piled the nasty console parts in the truck cab. Would have cost over $18 to dump them so I put them in the back shed for now.

Made a casserole with the spaghetti squash. For the amount of work, should have turned out better.

Jett and I were up at 6:30. I reset the clocks, made coffee, had breakfast.

Ron is feeling punk. I was tired and couldn’t seem to fill my stomach even though I had plenty to eat.

Ordered a lightweight vacuum cleaner, need to pick it up at Walmart tomorrow.

It was cold and raw all day. Jett and I went outside a couple of times; the first time I cleaned up a bunch of Jett trumps. Later I did some pruning and swept the deck so the day wouldn’t be completely wasted. Ron watched the Bills beat the Chiefs.

I sat on the deck finishing the bottle of cheap white from ALDI and “lifted up” thanks and appreciation for living here. The trees are pretty much bare so we can see the outline of the mountain range to our Southwest.

We finished cleaning on Friday and were done with preparing a huge salad by 3:30.

I bought a couple of bags of pastry from the new bakery and two more bottles of white wine as well as a few last-minute groceries. Forgot bread.

Had a fine dinner with our friends and met them this morning for a Church breakfast. They loved Jett and praised the house, which looked pretty good if I say so myself.

Ron and I dropped off a gigantic bag of trash and recyclables at the Transfer Station just before closing at 3.

We were almost clocked by a couple of idiot drivers, one on Spring Street and the other at the Transfer Station.

I swear they are out to kill us.

I went to Stop & Shop for bread and collapsed.

Yesterday we decluttered the kitchen, somewhat.

I moved the living room rug so that it looks more centered. It was not as hard as I feared.

Made a stove top rice and vegetable curry from a Tofu Curls recipe. It will be the basis for a casserole for tonight’s dinner.

I saved us some money by removing an optional coverage from our Homesite policy this morning. Called the ARAG attorney to follow up on my email from 10 days ago.

Removed years of mineral stains from the downstairs toilet with citric acid. We were amazed.

Jett’s food arrived yesterday, just in time.

Had a lunch/supper: leftovers, salad, hummus. I had an ice cream cone.

Started clearing kitchen clutter.

Nice text conversation today with Peter, reminiscing on good times. Triggered by my finding Frank DiGi’s obit. He suffered with Alzheimer’s for 14 years. Jane is a noble soul.

Made some small final changes to Andi’s app, deployed it and did some data entry at the Hall.

Drove Ron to his medical office. Good meeting with Tiffany. She’s referring him to their Radiology department for an MRI and to Williamstown PT to strengthen his legs and arms. He’s been crabbing about that for years, so this is very good.

Made coffee, showered, dressed, picked up Ron’s fruit juice at DG, took care of Jett.

Went to the Bennington ALDI for a grocery shop, found almost everything on my list. Nice ride up and back, stopped at a farm stand for a spaghetti squash.

Ron got up as I was putting things away. Tipped his chair, I had to pull him up, fourth time in recent days.

His chair caught on the hooked rug so I removed the rug, vacuumed the wood floor and put the rug in the living room to be cleaned on both sides when I have the energy.

Played fetch with Jett, cleaned up three trumps, stowed yard clippings from a couple of days ago. Jett and I went back to Dollar General for his food, a thermometer (neither of ours works) and a couple of other things that I couldn’t find at ALDI.

Bought a test kit for COVID and two types of flu at the CVS next to ALDI. Ron tested negative for all three. Good because I would have hated to put off the planned visit with Betsy and her sister.

I’m very tired and hurting a little!

I had tentative plans but stayed home, mostly to save money (I overspent the last few days) but also to be here in case Ron needed something. No farmer’s market, no lunch at Greylock Glen, no trip to the new bakery.

No freebies, either, for that matter. It’s “Family and Friends Weekend” at Williams, so it’s a bit crowded around the town. Yesterday’s Log Lunch was mobbed. They did have enough food this time, though.

Ron’s feeling a little better. Still pretty sore but in slightly better spirits.

Our trees are quite pretty, bright orange and yellow. Sun’s been in and out all day.

Have made some corrections to the application. Glad I didn’t rush to return it this time. Yesterday was Andi’s birthday and she wanted an easy day anyway.

Jett continues not to eat.

I have bad hair. Also a wide nose, no cheekbones and bad teeth.

Getting those fixes would cost the following:

Nose: $15,000 to $50,000

Teeth: up to $60,000 for a full mouth replacement

Cheek implants: $7,000 to $15,000

Breast reduction: $3,000 to $20,000

$85,000-145,000

Ron is running a slight fever (a little over 100) but is in tremendous pain from the fall yesterday.

He’s been in bed all day. Took a couple doses of aspirin and his night meds.

Jett has been sleeping next to him since earlier in the evening.

I attended the Log Lunch and brought home two enchilada plates from Tony’s Sombrero. Watched many hours of tv. Fascinated by the political videos, including one about the sinking Florida economy, an intriguing suggestion that New England and New York secede and a couple of Talking Heads performances and interviews. Also watched the 50th anniversary special segment on PBS NewsHour and tonight’s episode of “Matlock”.

I got in touch with an attorney who was referred by ARAGLegal. Would like to start the process of developing a trust, either revocable or irrevocable.

Heard from Toyota, they received the paperwork that shows I cancelled the old registration. They forwarded it to the appropriate department. There is hope that I may someday get a refund from the Town.

Cooked a huge potato and steamed greens for lunch. Placed the shelves from the heavy bookcase I brought home the other day on Ron’s work table in the sunroom. With a little more organization, that’ll help free up space for actual projects.

Ron didn’t feel well, took the day to rest. I took Jett for a ride and walks, first to Jaeschke Orchards, then to Greylock Glen Outdoor Center. Brought home Jonagolds which are fabulous. The Outdoor Center has beautifully maintained gravel trails, also fabulous.

I’ve taken the rest of the day off, too. Tomorrow afternoon will be busy.