I don't like John Wayne

Another hot day today expected -- low 100s. Murphy and I try to walk before 10am and although still very warm it is better than later when it is hot. We generally walk around 7pm when the sun has begun to set enough to give us shade along the walk. Right now he was trying to be with Alan and Lisa as both are getting ready to go to work but are in different areas... so he is under the desk while I am here.
Went for the CT Scan yesterday. I was in and out in 15 minutes. The doctor will have results by Tuesday. When we finished there, Lisa and I went to the quilt store where of course we found just the right fabric for her to make her last 2 pillowcase gifts and I found

I love the yellow print and as I said I never liked John Wayne but Alan does so I made this one for him. The cuff is really nicely printed with him. It is hard to see but the trim is a "wood" grain print. I also found just the right prints for my apron. Hope to work on that today.
You would think with all this heat the garden would have issues.... only a few plants are not happy. Just look at the Mr Lincoln Rose..

It keeps sending out roses and now is taller than Alan who reaches around 5"8" ! There are buds here and there waiting to show-off. I chose this rose in memory of Denny..it will be 3 years tomorrow that he is gone. So happy to have roses for that day.
Chores await me. That House Fairy  did not come today so I better get to the tasks at hand. Glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.

Oh, Hello there!

Has it really been a week since.... according to the blog date it has. Here's what has been going on around the hacienda.
Swishing and fluffing daily. Cooking and baking. This week it was shortbread cookies. Nice that I have Alan and Lisa to bake for. Walks with Murphy early or late day because it is hot...100+ hot. Lisa is still sewing on her days off.

I know the picture is not the best, but Murphy is quick with the magic screen doors! He flies in and out and yes a few times ran smack into the closed slider! He will go under and through and in one door and out the other. The kitchen slider (this one) and my bedroom are off set by the corner of the lanai.  The best thing since sliced bread! He loves being outside and now we are not up and down to open the door. 

This past week a friend that I had for 60+ years passed away. Donna and I met when I lived in her grandma's house back in 1958. Although we have not seen each other  for some time, a friend is a friend and with social media we were in touch. Sad feelings. This is a sad month for me anyway. Just this morning I commented to Lisa that I am feeling much less stress. They certainly have helped and have spoiled me and of course Murphy is a big part of keeping me on track.

Murphy.... well, he does not like big birds in the yard or on the wall...only finches and hummingbirds. Now he has discovered geckos and lizards. This past week Alan got out of bed to remove a large lizard from the lanai before Murphy got it. The other day he was inches from catching a baby bunny who likes to visit our flowers. Never a quiet moment around here. 

I have an issue with my neck (right side) and shoulder and collarbone. Tomorrow I will have a CT Scan to see what is going on.... most likely a pulled muscle but better to check it and correct whatever behavior caused it. Off I must go to tend to the swishing in the laundry area and do a few chores. It is always nice to chat with you. I will try to appear more often as before. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.