DIARY OF BUSY WEEK

By OLIVENE GODFREY

Compared with my usual recluse-type life, this past week
has been very busy. Much needed rains came, and, afterward,
the temperatures were cooler and there was a hint of
autumn in the air. Unfortunately, there was also rag weed
pollen in the air, playing havoc with mine, and son Barry's
allergies. Barry didn't have to work last Friday, so
we went to the mall again. (I told you last week about our
awful trip over there in the oppressive heat.) There
weren't many shoppers out that early and I was able to
get a quick, good haircut. We browsed in the mall and then
ate a delicious, early lunch at the Chick-Fil-A.

WE were reminded of another recent visit to the mall when we
ate at the Chick-Fil-A. As we approached the restaurant order
counter, Barry remarked that no one was waiting to order so
we should get quick service. The words were barely out
of his mouth, when people from three directions seemed to
swoop down to the order counter. We were momentarily
startled and then we chuckled as it was amusing.

On Saturday, I stayed busy and Barry bought groceries early
and then he and a friend went to Chattanooga for lunch and
shopping. It rained at intervals before clearing off.
We discovered our phone was out of order and Barry called to
report it.

Since it was about five thirty on a Saturday, we
didn't think it could be repaired until today. But, the
repairman came right out and had installed a new lead in line
to the house by seven thirty and the phone worked fine.
The ragweed pollen was making me feel bad so I took one
of my prescription allergy pills and went to bed. Barry
went out a while and I fell asleep and felt better on
Sunday morning.

On Sunday, we ate an early lunch in Chatsworth and then went
to the cemetery to put flowers on my late husband, Ralph's
grave. We stopped at Ingle's pharmacy on the way home, and
bought a few items. After I rested a while and finished reading
the Sunday papers, I called my sister, Jeanette, and we had an
enjoyable conversation.

Our patio plants seem to be thriving in our hot summer.
The wildflowers that Barry planted in a large container are so
pretty and a tiny hummingbird is enjoying their nectar. The
asparagus fern, Christmas cactus, the red impatiens ,
pink geranium , the tropical tree and other green plants are
tolerating the bright sun and are exploding with growth.
And, the plants inside are doing nicely, too. The incredible
poinsettia is huge with dark green large leaves and still a
few red ones. We are hoping to keep it alive and healthy
until this Christmas.

See you next time.