Wet and Windy Wednesday

The prediction for Wednesday’s weather was rain and high winds (there was actually a “wind advisory” for our area.

I drove through moderate rain going into work, but no wind. I left for lunch in a driving rain and high winds. Unfortunately, I had to stop at Home Depot so by the time I got home, my pants were soaked! I did wear my raincoat with hood, so the upper part of me was just damp.

On the way home after work, the rain was gone, but not the wind. The first thing I noticed was that the rain and wind had combined to bring down the majority of the remaining leaves.

I changed clothes and used some of the Home Depot supplies to do small projects: The first was to put up a big cup hook in the linen closet to hang the Swiffer WetJet on. In the past, and I’ve had it a longtime, I would use it and then throw away the pad (no matter how clean or dirty). I would then store the Swiffer on the floor of the closet. However, I figure if I hang it up and let the pad dry, I can use it repeatedly for spot cleaning in the kitchen, etc., thus saving the cost of the pads. We’ll see...

The next was to replace two burned out light bulbs (the spiral fluorescent kind). I didn’t have any spares in the closet and kept forgetting to get some.

Jake called and we caught each other up (mostly about work, but we’re mostly about work).

I sliced up the remaining bratwurst (I’m tired of hamburger buns) and put them in a saucepan with some Bush’s Baked Beans (Original Style). I warmed them up and had a bowl. I left the remaining beans & brats on Low and had a small dish every now and then throughout the evening. When they were done and gone, I soaked the pan and went to bed.

I woke up during the night for a bathroom break and, at first, thought the security light was on. But, it was just the full moon, shining incredibly bright. There were moon shadows everywhere (I thought one was following me and then realized it was just a flashback). I went back to bed smiling.