Stilly, is that a Savers? That's what they do here -- and I like both the store layout and the selection better than Goodwill or Salvation Army.

Most of today was positive...

I got a start on my "homework" for grief group on Thursday (last meeting) then decided to go out and do a few errands.

But first...I decided now was as good a time as any to clamber down the slope below the house to retrieve two blue tarps. Had to bushwack across from the first to the second on very tricky footing, then had to haul my way back up the hill hand over hand. Didn't get too dirty.

Got in the car and went to get a couple ounces of St. John's wort to make a tincture since I'm running out. Then over to the hardware store where, for 23 bucks, I think I solved all my broom problems (I didn't really think I HAD broom problems) -- got a good stiff bristled replacement for my indoor broom (now the old one can live upstairs permanently) and a heavy duty straw broom for the deck, etc.

Now what to do with the wishy washy (not stiff enough bristles) broom I bought at the grocery store. Maybe Freecycle it to someone who doesn't have dusty, gritty floors...

Came home to discover some cat (bet it was Sabine) barfed all over a burner on the stove. Sigh.

Then, while prepping the tincture, I discovered that the vodka I bought last week is "Light", meaning only 45 proof. Not a problem for the tincture, but I'll have to use twice as much and dilute the tomato juice in my bloody marys... Bought it because it was cheaper than my usual choice. Well, with half the alcohol it's NOT cheaper!

Ah well...

Linn