Just another Tuesday

February 11, 2025 - Can you believe we’re almost halfway through February? It’s such a short month that it feels like it’ll fly by in the blink of an eye! And then comes March with 31 long days—sometimes it feels like an eternity, but hey, I’m just being dramatic! In a surprising twist, we’ve got a freeze warning coming.  I think it’s the first one we’ve had all season. 

It is 46 degrees and sunny but that wind whips down from the snowy mountain tops and it's very cold - all the way to my bones. 

You just have to adore the bright and cheerful vibe of a yellow daffodil!

I couldn't wait to snap a picture of my gorgeous beauties before the rain arrives tomorrow! I wanted to capture their beauty before the skies open up!

It's so lovely and delicate! I just wish it could last longer, especially with the frost on the way.

I really love primroses! They thrive beautifully in shady spots or with a bit of gentle morning sunlight. I have them on my patio, and they bring such a lovely touch to the space. However, they can struggle in the hot, dry summer, which is why I had to take them out of the flower boxes. I'm looking forward to the others to bloom.

IN OTHER NEWS 

I just had my six-month check-in with my ophthalmologist. Since moving to this dry climate (LOW HUMIDITY), I’ve been dealing with dry eyes, which can really impact my vision when it gets bad. Sometimes, it’s just a rare annoyance after a cataract procedure.

To help, they insert tiny silicone plugs to block the openings in my tear ducts. These little plugs close off the drainage points in the inner corners of my upper and lower eyelids. This helps keep my natural tears and any artificial ones I use from draining away too quickly.

I get these plugs every six months - I always feel instant relief, and my vision improves as well. During my visit, the doctor also checked for glaucoma, macular degeneration and examined my retinas. Thankfully, everything looked perfect! My main concern continues to be that pesky dry eye issue, but I’m grateful for the help I receive. He also prescribed a preservative-free eye gel to use before going to bed at night. I also use these heated eye pads once a day in the afternoon, I lay down, apply the warm pads for 10 minutes. It's a hassle because I have to stop what I am doing. Then I get too relaxed...

Yesterday, I joined my husband for his initial appointment at the VA chiropractor. Normally, I like to give him his space during appointments, but we both agreed it would be helpful for me to be there. I always have a few questions that he tends to overlook, so it worked out nicely!

While we were there, I spotted a stunning photo of a flower up close that really caught my eye— it looks like a sunflower variety. I can’t resist beautiful flower images! The new VA clinic is about 18 months old - and is not a hospital. If there are any emergencies like what he had the other day, he can go to Community Care and the VA pays for it.  

I forgot to post this yesterday - 

this powerful shot of the water coming out of the dam. 

Because you never see a pig or a rooster with a hanging heart! 

I best be getting to my study - and get my bag packed for tomorrow morning.  I like to be organized and have everything done by mid afternoon on Tuesday.  

Stay tuned for the Hodgepodge tomorrow. 

Warm regards and blessings,

Debby