Hey, Let's Go Stimulate the Economy

Today was devoted to doing what we could to stimulate the stagnant American economy - I hope you all felt a little tingle.

Helen and I set off about 10 a.m. to exchange some bedsheets at Wal-Mart. We were there yesterday and picked up twin sheets when we really needed queen-sized sheets. Mere details, right? Let me say right up front, Wal-Mart is NOT my favorite store. I just don't like the vibe I get from shopping there. Anyway, the Great Las Vegas Sheet Swap went smoothly. We were in and out in about 15 minutes.

I brought Helen back to the apartment and set off to the post office to mail a birthday gift to one of Natalie's foster girls, Chelsea Stewart. It was a little after noon when I arrived at the P.O. and the parking lot was jammed - bad sign. Inside, you'd think it was the pre-Christmas shipping rush. There were literally two dozen people ahead of me in line for the 3 windows. I checked the time, just to see how much of my life would be wasted in this line. Twenty-two minutes later, I finally made it to the counter. Anyway, the package is shipped and I hope Chelsea enjoys it.

Then I had some grocery shopping to do. Seems like every Monday I find myself heading to the local Albertson's for a few things...$92 later I hauled out eight bags of groceries. If I didn't mention it, food is pricey here. It's almost cheaper to eat at a buffet, but they can be pricey too.

While I was out stimulating the economy, Helen was on the phone talking with our niece, Katie, and putting new sheets & pillows on our bed. I got back to the apartment around 2:30 and just played on the laptop for awhile, then got ready to get dinner started.

Tonight's main course was Spaghetti with Grilled Italian Sausage and Onions in a hearty marinara sauce. A fresh crusty sourdough bread went perfectly. Now we're just kicking back, watching some TV and catching up on some e-mails and Facebook.

But tomorrow, I'm pretty sure, the adventure continues...