Turn back the clock !!

This day is off to a bad start!!

Just prior to my absolutely always bedtime (10:00 PM), I took one capsule of Live Better (brand) Sleep Support. The hours moved slowly as I periodically pushed the button to illuminate the clock. Suddenly, at 3:30, I awakened realizing I had been asleep for one hour or less. I distinctly remembered looking at the clock at 2:30 AM. So-o-o-o, from my bedside I opened the bottle and took two Natrol (brand) Melatonin. (It hasn’t been “working” for me.) Perhaps it helped a little? I was wide awake again at 5:00–aware that I had been asleep. (I scribbled notes so I have accurate information.) Two more Natrol Melatonin and “perhaps it helped a little?”  At 7:15, I was instantly wide awake again–got up and started my day.

I hate to use air-conditioning day and night!! My trailer home was HOT!! Two fans were blowing the hot air around; the door was open but little night air entering the trailer. Only one window I can open because barely one inch on either side of the trailer between “the barn” roof supports.

“Yours truly” is functioning on less than four hours sleep. Yesterday’s sleep aid purchase wasn’t an answer for my sleepless nights!! Furthermore, this morning I cannot get my usual Today show on DISH satellite. I’ve tried everything imaginable and TV is “on” and DISH is “on” but the program(s) won’t appear. Everything was working fine when I turned the TV off last night. As stated “I’ve tried everything imaginable….” ~~ Can we turn the clock back twelve hours and start over??

Folly !!

Foolish Old Lady Lingers Yonder

I’ve known Impatiens prefer shade but continued to hang the baskets on “their” hooks on special-built planter.

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They have been blooming–and such a pleasant picture. But, this afternoon, the Impatiens were a wilted sad sight to see!! I moved them to inconspicuous locations, in the shade, and hope they revive. When I’m outdoors, I always see a dozen other things to do.

Not complaining–but I am so-o-o tired. I feel like a deflated balloon!!

Malaise !!

Zero accomplishments the past few days. I alternate between the rocking lawn chair, on the patio, and the rocking chair in front of the television set. ~~ Too many projects; too little energy; lack of sleep; too hot and humid!! 

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Old habits die hard !!

Hottest day of the year so far.  I felt compelled to document the temperature (although most readers aren’t interested). ~~ Today I almost had a stroke and heart attack. “Heat stroke” because I was in and out of my hot KIA, on hot parking lots, in and out of stores shopping for groceries and other essentials. “Heart attack” because I spent an astonishing $181.00 on “essentials” at CVS. Frankly, this morning I wanted to stay in bed but forced myself into Livingston for Aleve, and another (previously unused) sleep aid.  (I keep trying “natural” non-habit-forming.) My purchases included “natural” supplements, “natural” lotions, “natural” eye drops, etc.   I’m determined to “get healthy” again; I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired!!

TruthFinder from Lorraine’s point of view !!

Truth Finder ~~ The Internet ad caught my attention and this little fish bit the hook. It cost me $27.78 to view a report that was advertised as a  detailed view of information about yours truly. Well, quite truthfully, I was very disappointed!! TruthFinder has all my phone numbers, and addresses for twenty-five years,  and the names of folks who likewise shared those addresses (apartment dwellers, etc.). Although they indicate they have “relatives.” none of mine were listed. Nothing about my employment, and retirement from, Los Angeles County. TruthFinder reminded me of a “fender bender” in June 2000 (which I had forgotten). TruthFinder was quick to advise me that forty (40) sex offenders live in the area (with their names and addresses). Quite frankly, I hoped to see details of the books I’d edited and published, the websites I own and manage, and the organizations where I volunteered. ~~ IMHO, save your money!!