Identity Theft and More Flowers

 This is a horrifying tale of stolen identity. This man is committed and forced to take psychotropic drugs because he will not say he is the person he is not. 

Click Here. Impersonated, imprisoned and sectioned – man gets identity back after 30 years (msn.com) 

This is scary--

Saturday, I slept lots because I did not sleep much on Friday night. We did two things. Since the $11.98 pink petunia was marked down to $7.60, I went back for a white petunia. I still did not see the Stella d Oro. We spent a lot of time looking for the white petunias marked down. The white petunia for $11.98 was marked down to $8. Good deal. Tommy used his canes to walk and help me. Check Lowe's for lowered prices not marked on plant or a sign.

We went by Publix and bought bananas, bread. I found small cans of Dole pineapple for $1 each and bought ten, five crushed and five chunks. There were no Red Delicious apples, and I was sad. There was a Christmas display of Lindt truffles for $5.37 instead of the original price of $9.99. Just before Christmas, the Lindt truffles were bogo. That reduced price won't tempt me. 

We came home, and I deadheaded the white petunias. Lots of the flowers are ready to burst into bloom. So both should be prettier soon. 

Oh, I meant to say that Tommy used the BullseyePro to air up a tire. It is much better than the one I bought before and returned. This is advertised on TV. 

Tomorrow, the plan is to call about the mattress and base. I did place an order and called back and changed it. The salesman was a dream. When I called back about not getting what I ordered the second time around, he said coldly, "You got what you asked for!" I refuse to debate him or CS. I do not want to get upset. But, I will prevail. I asked for 'zero gravity." This bed only raises about six inches at the foot.

Around 11:30 am, I will make sure I am ready to be watchful until around 4 pm, the time it is possible to see a partial eclipse here. If there are clouds or rain, the whole four hours might not be best for viewing. So, I am giving myself four hours to catch it. 

Dinner for me: kale, yellow squash/onions, macaroni and cheese, applesauce-1/2 cup. Tommy: ham, squash/onions, kale, last piece of zucchini, macaroni and cheese. I am stuffed. 

One of my favorite sandwiches is bread with Miracle Whip and pineapple. I usually use slices. However, it has been over two years since I had a pineapple sandwich. 

Today was a cloudy day at different times. There was plenty of sun, too. Hopefully tomorrow will be at least as pretty out as this one was. 

I am ready for the eclipse, just need to make a pinhole viewer. It is a simple job. 

Check Lowe's for plants reduced and not marked down on sign or plant. Have you found any accidentally like I did?

Have you ever eaten a pineapple sandwich, one of my favorite school lunches to take? 

Did you read about the identity theft? The article skips down two or three times before it ends. 

Have you ever been a victim of identity theft?

Books and Helpful Employee

 Bibliophiles Aren't Ready to Accept the Bookshelf Wealth Trend—Here's Why (msn.com)

My books are a part of my life, not mere decorations. They are part of my furniture, however. I need books to be on display just like I want pictures of my children. Books are a way of life for me. I saw a space where you could buy books in certain colors so books would be in your color scheme. How bizarre. 

Today, we cruised by Lowe's to see if baskets of flowers were out yet.  No, not really. But, I spotted a basket of pink petunias that I wanted. We were having to wait behind a trailer trying to load a patio door. We watched as a male employee and two male customers, and a female customer tried to get the door into a too-small trailer door. The female customer finally figured it out. 

We were looking at flowers, not just waiting for them to move. Finally, they finished. Before the male employee could escape inside, I asked him for help. I pointed to one hanging basket of pink petunias. Then, asked him if he could find a better one, so he enlisted the help of a young male employee. Both concluded that I had picked out the best. 

He took my Lowe's card in, came back for driver's license, took Tommy's, came back for Tommy's cc instead of mine, then returned with plant and receipt. He did not show one bit of concern for all the running and answering my questions. When he put the basket into the backseat, he did not just place it in the car and shut the door. He was muttering that he would put it in between to hold it up, then that he would 'hook it' somewhere. He was concerned it would fall over. Wonderful! 

The whole time I kept thanking him for helping and apologizing for his trouble. He had many patches all over his vest, so not just an employee in the aisles. 

So, I am still wondering where the multitude of flowers are for Mother's Day. 

Last night, I slept two hours in my chair, sitting up with laptop in my lap. I have no idea how I fell asleep! When I awoke, I watched a video because I was not in the least bit sleepy. Then, I went to bed before the sun came up. However, I had a rare night of tossing and turning in the bed. When I finally woke at 1:30 pm, I could barely walk. My left knee was so sore, probably from the poor sleep and sleeping with knee is a position that was not good. However, I felt rested. 

I would have gotten out at Lowe's, but I barely made it down the ramp to the car. That was why I enlisted help from an employee. Ordinarily, I would have made it to the flowers about 10 feet away.

A customer had told me the flowers were $12 or $12.98, forgot which. Well, the receipt said $7.60. I may go back tomorrow for a white basket and Stella d' Oro. Pink tulips, white tulips, and yellow lilies will work.  Maybe there are other flowers there on sale. Maybe I can secure a cart to ride. 

I just now put on yellow squash and white onions for dinner. We may have the leftover ham and chicken. Maybe I will cook a hamburger. Plus, there is kale and potato salad, both a definite part of dinner. All this talking is making me hungrier than ever. 

After he had eaten his dinner, he asked if the squash was done enough to eat. I told him as long as the squash and onions were soft enough for him to eat, they were done. So, he had a bowl of squash. Mine was delicious. 

Since my knee was so sore, I did not want to go to the church yard sale today. The thrift store near here is closed due to a fire. My goodness. The sign says they will be open soon. I hope they don't get rid of smoky items. Maybe they will have a great fire sale reduction. Amway's LOC removes smoke stains and smoky smell. 

Do you like books as part of your heart and soul? Or, do you just like decorating with books? 

Wasting Food and Selling a Car

The friend who wants to buy my car still wants it. I drove it today, and my back did not hurt getting in or out. Of course, my back was rested when I got in and drove it so little that my back was in good shape when I got out. Maybe I can drive it after all. 

I sent her an email that I could not allow the car to go that far. I think I said they could bring their mechanic. The husband and wife are coming when she cleans. I don't roll that way. I can only handle one person at a time. This is the way I always prefer dealing with people. Otherwise, I cannot keep up with people doing their own thing and me trying to keep up. I cannot deal with selling a car and telling her what to clean.  Actually, the problem is she is going to help me sort and put away Christmas and other things. So, I need to be there and with husband during car looking.

I wasted food--my precious pot of spaghetti. Last night, I told Tommy I would put the spaghetti away when he asked what to use to store it. He had put pasta away. Today, about 2 pm, he asked me what to do with spaghetti sauce. So, it had to be dumped. I was so crushed because I wanted spaghetti, and not only did I get a second helping, it had to be wasted. Next week, I will make another pot. 

Tonight, I wanted tuna. I had one boiled egg left since I did not make myself a deviled egg, well, two deviled eggs. I had about two cups of chopped salad. I put a Tablespoon of MW, the chopped egg, and a can of tuna, stirred together and placed on top of the chopped Romaine. It was delicious, and just what I needed. 

Tommy had ham, kale, green peas. 

I put on a huge bag of kale earlier. I could barely get them in the pot, yet after simmering with a bottle of water, they were soft and delicious, about two inches high in the same pan. I may have some kale later. 

I have retained the 15 pound weight loss. I deliberately overate for about three days. The scales don't move. Doctor has not returned my call from 3 weeks ago. I am worried. 

Today, we bought groceries at Publix. 

a2milk was $4 for 1/2 gal. rather than $4.99 bought 2

white onion $2.12 @ $0.71/lb

Beefsteak tomato $1.92 @ $3.49/lb (exorbitant price/lb)

Nature Made Vit D3, 2000IU, 250 count

    Had $4 coupon for NM Vitamins, and $2 Publix coupon

3 bananas $0.96

Welch Grape Jam $3.09

2 Lindt bunnies, 2 for $5.19

I forgot to buy apples for me. Tommy never eats apples. I eat banana, apple, and blueberries every day. We will put lots of my milk in the refrigerator before The sale goes off on Tuesday night. 

We got the ads for other two stores while we were out but did not examine them for our cherry-picking trips.

I stopped at a yard sale today. I bought Keto for Life, by Mark Sisson with Brad Kerns, 2019 ed. It may not be any good, but it was only $1. I found a spaghetti strap top, pink sequins in rows, for $1. I plan to use this for Barbie dresses. Plus, I got a tiny buttery cake square for $1. On Saturday they will have new merchandise. I plan to go.  

So, that was our day. Nothing much, all calm. All calm is a good day for me after the last two! Even the wind calmed down! 

Do you dislike people descending on you when both people need your attention in order for things to go smoothly? Plus, I am paying one by the hour and she is involved with the other person? This is only in my home, since I have managed multiple when on other projects. I can handle two or more people in same location, just not in my home.

Do you ever feel sick when you waste food that is a favorite? 

Do you eat Keto and why?

Never mind all this stuff below. I cannot get it to go away!

Companies Not Helping

 Like I said in the post I wrote this morning, I had lots of good sleep on Thursday night. That is where the good things ended. 

Tommy opened the door and found something hanging of the doorknob. As it turns out, the pest control came by eradicated fire ants, and put a sign in the yard. He was so angry. I spend until five o'clock dealing with them. We called the police who came out. The guy on the phone said we had to retain any trespasser until an officer could arrive. ??? Well, the cop who showed up said that was not true. But, we had to have proof they were here...a sign in the yard and bag on the door stating someone had been here was not enough. I finally talked to someone in home office who said no one should have come here since the contract was cancelled in March. So, that ended that.

I went out to look. One fireant mound was no longer used. There were three other mounds not sprayed that had fireants in them. I poked each with a stick to be sure I was correct. Worst pest control ever!

My car battery was dead, so I called my insurance company. My policy does not cover putting in a new battery that I buy. But, the person said she would just put in a battery charge and if they accepted it, it would be covered. The person came while I was gone after me saying to let me know before she came. She was angry and said she did not have the tools to do that. I wanted to replace the battery before mower looked at it. So, that did not happen. 

Auto Zone said I did not buy a battery there. Then, found I had purchased one in 2018, so it was not under a three-year warranty. I finally got the area manager who said he could check into it tomorrow. 

Now, along the way there were obstacles. One guy barely opened his mouth, so I could not hear him. He finally said he was yelling. Liar, liar, pants on fire.

One said I had to explain problem to her before she could submit a ticket. The problems happened at the three companies. 

Hopefully, we are rid of pest control company. At one place, my patience was worn thin and I asked the person if they were recording what she told me. She said in a petulant voice, "And, they can hear you yelling at me." I told her I could handle it but wondered if she was okay with them hearing her lie.

I have only told about  1/10th of the problems with these three companies. 

Oh, a tow truck charges $123 to take out battery and install the new one. Finally, I was emotionally and physically drained. We sat and rested while we waited on mower. He mowed and we talked about what a handyman could do for us. I mentioned that we needed someone to put a new battery in the car, a battery that was in the Rogue for the Impala. He said, "Oh, now that is something I can do." So, he did, and Tommy wrote him a check for $25. 

After he put the battery in and started the car, he stood and listened to it, saying it sounded good. But, he needed some money to come in. Tax return? I wonder but did not ask.

He left a bit before five, I think. I had left the key in the car, so went back out to get the keys about 7 pm, I found the motor was still running! It was so quiet that neither mower, nor Tommy, nor I heard the motor running.

I did survive the day, barely. I made spaghetti using the beef Tommy cooked. I had toast with butter and a huge salad. I feel much more relaxed and less stressed now. Spaghetti will do that to me. Facing off with three companies was too much for one day. 

So, the car did not sell today. Tomorrow, we will run it through the carwash and do a bit of spiffing it up. I looked inside with a critical eye. It is immaculate. I have not cleaned it since I bought it in 2018. 

The woman who wanted it is ill and trying to recover for her job next week. Like I said, if these two do not buy the car, the price goes up. 

The carwash is so scary! The car is covered with pollen, so I wonder if it will come clean. 

The wind was stirring my hair today like it did yesterday. As I got up from a chair in the yard, I was shocked to see the shadow of my hair, all standing up and whipping wildly. 

Two days ago, I bought eclipse glasses. Last night, a company in Bartlett, TN was on the news. My eclipse glasses were made there, so I suppose I got authentic glasses. 

When will CS actually give service?

Car Shopping While Hungry

 Yesterday, Wednesday, we went to a lecture we have attended before. Before, it was free and included light lunch. Now, we have to pay $10 apiece and lunch is even lighter. However, we were served a vegetarian lunch which left me rather ill because of the lack of protein, unless you count the cream cheese on the piece of bread. If we ever go again, we are forewarned and will bring something substantial. We both had cereal and milk for breakfast. 

As we were getting dressed and ready to leave, a woman with whom I was to meet called me. We had to talk several times in thirty minutes, making us late leaving here. It was a mess but she is trying to work cleaning houses, needs a car, and had a funeral to attend and people who needed her out of town. Eventually she got to us in a car lot where we were car shopping. Later, she was so ill she could barely leave the bathroom. I just hope I don't come down with same thing. 

We looked at cars again. I forgot the one Tommy found that he liked. Used cars are so expensive! We only drove two and then only on the lot. There was one car that had its twin sitting right beside it. We finally told the guy we needed two cars. 

I have gotten ahead of the story. When I talked to the woman before we left here, she started talking about buying my car. I didn't remember telling her I wanted to sell it, so I was confused but discussed her buying my car. Finally, I asked her when we talked about this before. She said, "Oh, you did not. I just saw it the day I cleaned and wondered if you wanted to sell it. She was thrilled it was an Impala because that is what she always has driven. 

The catch is she said her husband would have to take it to his mechanic and have him go over it with fine tooth comb. She wants to take it for 12 hours and 50 miles away. I bought this car behind the courthouse and without anyone looking at it. So, I will have to say NO to her request. It seems I am being mean. That is how I feel about refusing her. I only know her because I know her mother, the woman who died last fall. 

Yesterday was so windy that my hair was blowing every which way as I got out of the car at the car lot! Our masks blew off the dashboard and onto the gravel lot. Plus, the disabled tag flew right off the mirror. The salesman chased it down and put it back. My hair was washed before we left and had no product, so the fine hair was torn about. I believe that is the worst wind I have encountered outside of trying to escape tornado winds! I have done that a few times!

Last night, we were exhausted. Between no protein for lunch, very sweet homemade honey dressing for the salad, honey in a drink, and tension of car buying. I just could not find my brain to type. After spending $20 for lunch and another $8 for protein for a Whopper Jr, I was annoyed. Plus, it upsets my equilibrium and gives me a headache to not eat something with absolutely no protein in it. Homey and cream cheese will not help me in the protein department. 

I had chicken and potato salad for dinner. Tommy had a plate full of food, no idea what. 

Sleep came easily but in fits and starts. After nine hours sleep, I sort of feel better. Today will be a slow day. I intend to take the car to car wash in case the mower who is coming wants to look it over and buy it. He was very interested last week. I am asking firm $6Kfor 2008 Impala LT with 60K miles on it, no mechanical problems, no oil leaks, no dings. 

If neither of the two people interested want it, I will start asking 8K so we can have fun and dicker with next people who look. After looking at cars with 180K miles, 8 years old, and $23K, I am ready to raise the price of mine.  

Car shopping would be more fun if we had more money. Besides, my brain hadn't had enough protein. Next time, we carry food with protein. 

Tommy's Episode

 "Episode" is the only one word I can use to describe what happened.

I could not sleep last night, sort of back to my old ways. I went to bed a 1 am, rolled around, something I almost never do. I got up around 4:30 and turned on the living room lamp farthest from Tommy. This never bothers him. As I sat in my chair, Tommy roused and turned on his lamp. 

This was not concerning as I thought he needed to go to bathroom. No. He partially raised his chair, then sat there, laid it back a bit, then sat there. This went on for about ten minutes. Finally, I was exasperated and asked him what he was doing. He repeated the question several times. I was getting irritated and told him to go to sleep after almost an hour. He said okay and let his chair back and covered up. I thought maybe his blood sugar was off. 

Around 11:15 I had slept well and got up. I don't remember what started it, but he was strange. He took the sheet and blanket from him and just balled it up in his arms around his face and under his chin. Then, he started pulling the quilt from under him. He refused to stop and then started pushing his legs on the leg rest while I kept telling him he was going to break it. I asked him repeatedly what he was doing. He would repeat every question. Finally, he said, "I don't know."

I told him to put his little bone pillow down. I meant beside his chair. He took it and threw it onto me. I told him to put his blankets beside him. He gathered them sheet and blanket to throw to me. I was so exasperated. Only by talking to him in small words and pointing did I get him to put the blankets beside the chair. 

I questioned him for many minutes about his birthdate, his father's name, his brother's name, the president now. Finally, I asked him if he would drink a real Coke. He did. Then, I asked what else to eat. He tried to explain that Coke would make it all better. So, I explained in detail that was sugar/carb and how he needed protein and fiber or his blood sugar would plummet again. So, he sent me for cheese. 

Finally, he could remember his birthday, his father's name and birthday, president's name. I was exhausted and went to bed at 11:15 am and woke at 3:15 pm. He has seemed fine since then. 

He has never descended so far just out of the blue. But, he has walked around almost out of it and insisted he was okay. I have noticed he gets something to eat and is better. 

Our course, some days I have had to call 911 because of his actions. I still wonder what happened in the middle of the night and later in the morning. I am happy that he does not fall. 

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The type of onions may be part of my problem potato salad other than too many onions and chopped too coarsely. These were yellow onions. I might get white onions next time. At any rate, I picked out onions again tonight. This dish may last me another three days!

For dinner: ground beef with cheese melted on top, tomato, Miracle Whip, sort of a cheeseburger of chopped meat with no bread and potato salad. Tommy had ham, peas from a can, potatoes with onion in them, the potatoes with onions I used for potato salad. 

For some reason, I ate for the first time today at 5:30 pm. It is not often I got 19 hours between meals or snacks of some kind. When I ate dinner at 7 pm, it made me feel stuffed. Wonder why? 

A bit of decluttering has happened, just enough to call it decluttering. 

We are presently facing bad weather with a chance of tornadoes. 

It seems the storms are widespread. How is Tuesday and the night at your house? 

Have you ever had to deal with a person suffering a blood sugar problem that is sort of out of it? Tell me how bad it gets. How do you handle it? Especially if the person will not listen?

Harm from LED Lights

 This is disturbing. I have asked eye-care specialists if what I hear about blue lights and damage to eyes is true. All, so far, have said there is no harm from LED lights. Now, I do believe what I have heard for a few years. Thankfully, I have a lifetime supply of incandescent bulbs.

Click here->LED Lights Can Cause Irreversible Eye Damage, According to French Health Authority (msn.com)

Do you use anything to protect your eyes or skin from LED light bulbs? I know Tiffany does, but who else uses a blue light blocker or believes the blocker is necessary? 

I am removing the led bulbs from lamps next to me. 

From the Mayo clinic:

Click here->Are blue light glasses effective? - Mayo Clinic Health System

For dinner tonight, I ate chicken breast, potato salad, and green beans. I chopped an onion almost the size of a softball. I intended for Tommy to put part in the potato salad and store the rest in the refrigerator. Well, I have a lot of onion in the potato salad. To make matters worse, I did not chop it finely enough. I ended up picking out lots of chunks of onion. Then, Tommy got me more potato salad and put the second helping on top of the chunks. I was not happy since several bites of the potato salad were only onion chunks. But, I did specify to store part of the onion. Yuck! 

Today was very warm, almost 80F and very cloudy, high, thick clouds. We are expecting rain Tuesday. 

Did you have Easter leftovers today? 

Do you have glasses or screens with blue-blockers?

Or, do you believe there is no harm?