Chill!

Has anyone used reflective window curtain panels? Are they worth it? Do they work well? Anything that keeps the place cool during the summer and warm during the winter sounds like a good plan. Blackout curtains might work too, but they are more expensive. I've gotten hooked on ceiling fans. They make the place seem more pleasant. The cats like them too. I also looked at dehumidifiers (we run them at the library), but there are mixed reviews on whether they actually save energy.

 

Had problems getting up this morning. I don't know why because I had a long nap last night. 

 

A moment of Kitty Drama: I filled a bowl with dry food, and Mimi was eating it. Harlee came over, and she was clearly hungry. Mimi moved her head to chew, and Harlee tried to get into the dish. Mimi "acked" at her, but then she left to give Harlee access to the bowl. After all, Harlee is the Queen. I'm glad that she's eating.

 

I've been chatting with my dad about Hawaii via e-mail. It's gotten too built up for his tastes. I definitely want to plan a trip to Hawaii island (Big Island) when I can pull it off. It's almost reasonable price-wise.

 

There's also some good condo (real estate) deals in a 55+ community in Lihue (Kauai island in Hawaii). Everywhere but Maui.

 

Finally got my weary butt into work. I'm trying to convince myself to leave my fan to go "weed" books. I finally did.

 

I was starving, so I went to dinner early. That's the nice thing about working when the library is closed; I can do what I want within reason. I also got my recycling in the bin during dinner and washed some dishes. More Kitty Drama: Mimi was hissing at Harlee because Harlee was on the same futon as her. Oh, take a chill pill, Mimi! Coexist, like the bumper sticker! 

 

Someone had an apple in the refrigerator at work, and I had the impulse to eat it. I figured that an impulse to eat healthy food shouldn't be ignored, so I went to Walmart and bought apples. I looked for knee socks too--I usually buy them at Meijer's in Springfield or Bloomington so that they all match, but it's a drive--but Walmart didn't have any. Weird. I might try Amazon. I want more socks because I wash clothes more often on partial loads because I run out of socks. I have no idea where they go.