Thursday, October 1, 2009

Today is drifting away


The first day of a new month, and one of my favorites at that: October. First things first, of course; coffee and toast. Quick visit with my daughter Sharon who lives down the street, then get dressed, comb flyaway hair.
Now John and I head out for the Senior Center to get our vouchers for seven free lunches. Petey the Chihuahua comes along for the ride and a walk in Vista Park afterwards.

These lunches are redeemable at the Copper Queen Hospital Cafeteria. Now that might not sound like a place to get great food, but it is. Chef Evan, knows how to prepare good food. The cafeteria part makes it hard sometimes to keep the food fresh but we go as close to opening as possible: 11:30AM.

A typical menu for the week includes things like Chile Relleno Casserole, Carrot Ginger Soup, Apple Pork Chops, Spaghetti Squash, JoJo Potatoes, and Wild Rice Pilaf. The lunch includes, soup or salad, choice between two main courses, beverage, and dessert. Free. Sponsored by the Arizona Council on Aging.

So that was the day's beginning. Back home by 10AM. Didn't go to the cafeteria since it's Thursday: hamburger day, so I made a brunch of pancakes, sausage and a fried egg. I got the mail and decided to get on the computer and check my email since the cat, ole Koochareeno, wasn't using my chair. Like Sharon's cat, Turtle, the computer chair is their favorite place to nap, so we have to catch our time when we can.
It is now 3:30PM and what I want to know is - Where the f__k did the time go?