Twisty, Turny Country Roads

I don't know where Zara is. She's here somewhere, but she picked a good hiding spot. Found her. She went under the bathroom sink and couldn't get the door open. She doesn't meow, but I heard some scratching, and there she was.

I put air in my tires, only to find that I need to buy new front tires because the treads have worn down. Well, I guess that it's better to find that out before I go out of town. Walmart's auto care is closed, but Google claims another tire place in Lincoln is open.

Back with the monitor. I had to follow twisty, turny country highways to get there, but I found the place. Nice day for a drive. I like to look at wind farms. I always stress when I drive somewhere I don't know though.

I'm having a bite to eat, and then I'll go run errands. Went to Ace Hardware to get a fruit-fly trap, but they didn't have one. Dropped junk off at Goodwill. Bought soda. Got Zara's meds. Picked up odds and ends at Walmart, including sunscreen and mosquito repellant. Oh, and a flash drive for Ubuntu. And a couple of bras, including a strapless one for my tank top dresses. (Google Home doesn't understand the word "bra". It kept on adding "bread" to the shopping list.) Far out. Now I'm cooling off, and then it's nap time.

I was wondering where I could get rid of the screwed up monitor, and Goodwill says that they'll take computers. Excellent.

Went looking for Zara, and she's napping under the sink again. I left the door open a crack so that she can get out.

Lay down for a couple of hours and slept for five hours. I must have needed it. Got us all fed. Now it's back to sleep.

Quiet But Productive Day

Woke up late and moved slow, but I got us all fed. Staying at home today. Neighbors are shooting off fireworks. Sigh. At least it's still early.

Best Buy won't recycle monitors in Illinois. Suckage. Staples will, but the program is closed because of COVID.

Now I'm thinking of going to Southern Illinois on Labor Day weekend. I'll get the tires on my August paycheck.

Had a nice, long nap with Mimi. Started laundry. Soaked and scrubbed a litter box. Folded laundry. Looked at driving directions to Clinton Lake and sent then to my phone. Worked on cleaning/decluttering the kitchen.

Talked to Mom. She needed help with a printer problem, so I did the best that I could over the phone. A cousin of hers, who writes children's books, got a book agent.

After changing my mind several times, I decided to make grilled cheese and tomato soup tonight and save the Margherita Chicken for tomorrow. I want to get up at a decent hour to go hiking.