Then it was Tuesday

It was another beautiful day here on Tuesday. In fact, we broke a record. Today was the warmest (82 degrees F.) in Detroit ever.

But, there are downsides (aren’t there always?). Allergies abound, of course. And I heard on the news today that the mosquito season has already started (way too early).

My Facilities friend Michelle brought me over some lunch in a big three-way divided container. She had leftover short ribs in a tomato-based sauce, white rice and cabbage with carrots. I ate half for my lunch and took the rest home for my dinner. I will have to get that recipe, as the short ribs were excellent!

Back home after work, I walked out to get the mail. I met another lady for the first time who lives in the townhouses across the street who was getting her mail as well. After exchanging pleasantries about the weather, she asked what had happened to me. I gave her the short version and she said she was worried about me when she saw the mailbox down, so she asked the other townhouse neighbors if anyone had my phone number. When nobody did, that’s when they decided to call the police. I thanked her and told her it was nice to have so many concerned neighbors looking out for me (and it is!)

Inside, I turned off the furnace and opened a couple of windows. Then I changed out of my work clothes.

I saw some big black ants on the kitchen counter. So, I took everything off and sprayed ant spray on the area where the counter meets the backsplash. Then I washed the counter (to make sure there was no poison overspray). When that dried, I sprayed on some Lysol antibacterial cleaner and wiped it off with paper towels.

Since I was there anyway, I washed the kitchen window (inside only, of course). When the spray had dried, I put everything back.

Speaking of ants, the little ones that Carla and Jake hated so much are one species that never showed up this year. B___ told me years ago they come in for water, so there must have been enough outside this mild winter so they didn’t bother. I’m grateful, as it was hard to kill the little buggers!

I shut the windows and turned the furnace back on at 8:00 PM. Then I warmed up my dinner and ate it after taking my pills. I really do need to get that recipe!

I watched some TV until I started dozing and then went to bed.