Looking on the Bright Side

I am thankful. Just in case you think I'm not...

* My health plan did not cover that x-ray I had taken in April... but I didn't have an MRI and I do have a little bit of savings in my bank account... for now. I probably need to look into this matter.

* I cross the railroad tracks every day on my way to work. I go over them slowly, so (maybe) I won't have to replace the suspension in the Kia like I had to with the Mazda. The guy in the car behind me yesterday knew sign language... he didn't want to go slow for ten seconds, but he didn't run into the back of my car.

* I have a lot of stuff from the house to sort through. There boxes and boxes of stuff... I feel a bit overwhelmed, but getting rid of it, even a little at a time, will set me free. Baby steps.

* Stinkbugs and carpenter ants are not pleasing... but there is one less stinkbug in the world tonight, and carpenter ants, though definitely not good, do not actually eat houses. They only make their nests in wood that has already been damaged... and I think I know where the damage lies. Unfortunately, it is in a not-so-easy to access location. (I am thankful the roof no longer leaks and am guessing the bad spot is directly above the barn beam on the living room ceiling... or even in it.

* It rained almost every day this past week, with spots of sunshine interspersed. We had some very nice days with some very wet, rainy moments... It's supposed to be nice this weekend, and it's time for the Apple Blossom Festival.