A couple of days in my life

Leo wearing my glasses

At the coffee shop the other day, my four-year-old friend Leo asked me why I don't wear sunglasses. He and his dad were just getting ready to head up to the High Country on a very sunny day. I told him that my glasses change color, getting darker when I'm outside in the sunshine, and then they turn clear when I'm inside. He demanded to see, so we went outside, even though he was in his socks, and he watched my glasses change color. We didn't stay long, so they didn't get very dark, but he was satisfied. "Can I put them on?" he asked me. I told him that everything would be blurry, but he insisted. And sure enough, everything was blurry.

Leo's gorgeous eyelashes on display

Leo has the most amazing eyelashes, and he complied when I asked if I could take a picture of them. I have known Leo for his entire life, watching him change from an infant to a toddler, and he's now on his way to becoming a schoolboy. He doesn't come in with his father every day any more, since some days he's attending preschool. He's a very smart young man and never fails to ask if he can open the door for me when I'm getting ready to leave. I miss him when he's not there.

Pansies for sale at the grocery store

Last Friday and Saturday were absolutely beautiful days here in Bellingham, but Sunday morning dawned overcast with rain showers. We haven't seen the sun since, and it's been three days now, with many more days of rain forecast. Oh, well. I took this next picture to show you what I do during some of my rainy days.

My favorite chair

Now, I know that it seems a bit odd to have a lawn chair in the living room, but I simply love this chair. I got in the habit of having a recliner after my mom died and I inherited hers. After it wore out, and I went looking for a replacement, I was appalled not only at the expense, but also the weight and the sheer SIZE of them. (Mama's was small and dainty.) I happened to see one of these at REI, an outdoor store, and I sat in it and wondered if it could be a temporary fix.

That was two lawn chairs ago, and I am quite happy to have a chair that reclines and can be moved anywhere I choose with no trouble. I have added a cushion and some pillows. This was not taken today, as you can see my almost-finished glass of wine on the right-hand side of the chair (there's a round table over there), my laptop available on the left, and a nice fuzzy blanket to wrap myself in. I can look out the front window and keep track of the goings on, and I have been known to fall asleep there as well.

Although I can sit on the loveseat with my partner while we watch TV or sit and chat, I thought you might be interested in knowing about my cheapskate recliner. I hope you're not too shocked.
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