A different kind of sky

At first glance this looked pretty weird until I realized the sun was just barely beginning to shine on the clouds.  I really wish I could get a straight shot of anything from where I live without all the poles, houses, wires, etc. in the way.   As the sun rose higher it shone on the tops of the clouds first (making them look like half of an Oreo cookie?) and then worked its way down.  I think because the sun is coming from the east and has to climb over the mountains and foothills, it casts a different perspective - first from above and then eventually  over the whole subject.

I'm pleased with myself for going to the gym this morning.  I had planned to make a trip to Costco afterward but came home instead - I hadn't made a list and all I could think of to buy were sweets and snacks. 

I've been noticing pain in my muscles and joints for the past few days, but it seems to be gone today.  In fact, I feel pretty good and wish I could continue like this.  I've been tweaking my diet and will try to reduce the gluten, but gluten free bread is expensive beyond belief!  A loaf that is about half the size of a regular loaf of bread costs $7 and up!  Costco in Folsom was carrying a fairly good tasting brand but Jeannie told me she couldn't find it on her last trip there - I don't want to make the drive there unless I'm sure they carry it.  

I want to do some touch up painting in the house, but every day  I find an excuse to put it off.  I get sidetracked too easily.

I've eaten a very good meal for lunch and now I think I want to go sit in an easy chair and put my feet up.  I think I'm running out of steam, which I normally do every afternoon. 

Have a good day, folks.

They're at it Again!

I slept late this morning - didn't wake up until 8am.  I looked out the window first thing and saw that the chemtrails were at least 2 hrs old, but I went out and photographed them.

Some of the chemicals look different than usual as they aren't in a straight line but seem to be disbursed in a large mass.   My apologies to anyone who is not interested in hearing about this - I am going to be adding  more photos to my blog as it is a way of keeping a record of what is going on.  I'm trying to mentally compose a letter to my congressional reps and senators and will attach the photos.  If I keep it up they might get the picture, although I'm sure they have been steered off this subject. 

On another subject, I learned this morning that the results of my test for Lyme disease turned out negative.   So that is a big relief to me, because once Lyme becomes chronic it is almost impossible to cure.  I really feel sorry for people who have this problem in their 20's and 30's, as life is going to be so difficult for them.  As I mentioned yesterday, at least I've had about 75 fairly healthy years to look back on, but I'm also too young to feel this bad and to wonder if it's all over for me.

I've lost track of the time this morning and I do want to get to the gym before I run out of steam.  I also need to shop for groceries in the near future - my fridge is so empty and it would be a good time to clean the shelves, drawers, etc.   Even the freezer is empty!  This morning I got out some grapes and cherries that I had frozen when they were in high season - they are still delicious.  

Have a good day, and I wish you clear skies!

Chemical Engineering (Chemtrails)

I got out of bed at around 7:30 this morning, and as I usually do I look out the window first thing.  The sky didn't look right to me, and as I looked closer I saw them.  The color of the sky as it actually was - a light hazy blue that didn't even look like sky - isn't so obvious from these photos.

At first I couldn't find my camera so I took some pictures with my cellphone.  Since it is a Jitterbug phone and not a very good camera, I can't seem to access the photos unless I send them to Donald, who sends them back to me as an email attachment.  One of these days I'm going to have him take some photos with my phone and see if he can access them easier than that, but for now, I'll post those photos when I can get them.  One of them shows the plane which is very high in the sky.  They usually fly much lower - maybe they are afraid of getting shot at by someone on the ground who doesn't like what they are doing.

Click to enlarge the photos.

I wondered why I haven't seen the planes lately and the answer is that they are doing this early in the morning so most people aren't even aware of it.  These pilots should be doing something constructive like dropping water over the fires burning in CA, rather than taking part in the criminal activity of poisoning the citizens. 

I had a terrible day yesterday and promised myself things would be much better today.  Then I find something like this when I look at the sky!  I think I will go to the gym this morning and try to walk off my anger.

Hypothyroidism vs Lyme Disease

I went to the lab this morning where they drew yet another vial of blood to test for Lyme Disease.  While it's mainly prevalent in the northeast, I was surprised when I searched and found it is also present in California, although via a slightly different variety of tick.  (Note that I requested this test on Oct. 3 and the doctor finally got around to ordering it ten days later.)

So I've been doing a lot of research on Lyme, and simply can't believe the similarity in symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (which I've been tested positive for) and chronic Lyme disease.  I won't receive the results from my test until next week, but I've watched several youtube videos made by a young man who suffered throughout his young life, through his teens, all the way to age 28 when he was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease.  I could totally relate to many of his symptoms, and was nearly brought to tears when he described his mental state just before the Lyme diagnosis - one of being ready to give up and just die and get it over with.  I have gone through this in the last year or so, but at least I have mostly healthy 75 years to look back on. 

I doubt the test will be read as indicative of Lyme disease because even though it occurs in California, there isn't enough of it to even warrant most doctors' serious consideration.   I have actually considered going to NY to see a doctor who is more familiar with the disease, but absolutely don't want to get on a plane and I don't think I could make that drive these days. 

It just makes a person wonder how many illnesses and diseases are misdiagnosed because they don't fall within the strict parameters set by the medical field.  I'd sure love to find a doctor who doesn't mind thinking "outside the box" when warranted.

Everything is about the same with me as it was yesterday, except I talked myself into going to the gym for a walk.

I haven't noticed the smell of smoke in the air, although my sense of smell isn't what it used to be.  I've heard it is noticeable in some areas of the city.  From what I've been reading, the fires are continuing to burn and decimate homes, businesses, belongings, etc.   With so many devastating events going on all over the country it's easy to wonder if at least some of it is due to geo-engineering.

I managed to do two loads of laundry this afternoon, and everything is folded on my bed and waiting to be put away.  I will hold out until I'm almost too tired to deal with it and want to go to bed!

I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying temps in the 70's this week.  We may have a day that reaches 80 or so in the coming days, but I think we're heading for winter.  Because I'm always cold due to the thyroid problem, I've been wearing sweatpants and a jacket, even in the house.  And I have windows open so the house stays cool.  Love it!

Triple A in this area is offering a free class on what to do in an earthquake.  I don't know if I want to take the class or not - the info sent to me describes what I should do in case of a quake, so I don't know what else there might be.   My area isn't in an earthquake zone per se, but it IS in California, and I suppose all bets are off!

I hope you are all comfortable wherever you are, and stay safe!

Fires everywhere!

I guess the fires are still burning in the Napa area but already so much has been leveled.  My middle son, who is an executive in the wholesale grocery business, had several stores in that area burn to the ground, as well as many employees burned out and displaced.  He went to Napa today, and here is a brief msg he wrote to me:

"Well, there were a fair amount of people out and about.  Although I stayed clear of much of the area.  Several of our stores are without power, so even the areas that are not ablaze are still powerless.
There were wineries, houses, and cars that were just decimated.  It looks like a war zone.  The main fire that spread into Santa Rosa traveled 16 miles in about 5 hours.  This is extremely fast and didn't give much notice to anyone.  Several stores are closed and we can't make contact with them.  But several stores are up and running. "

I read in this morning's paper that an area about 40 miles northeast of where I live had about 25 acres burned (as of the time the article was written).  I haven't heard anything else about it so I guess the fire was put out.   We had a very wet winter so the grass & foliage grew very well, and then when the summer's extreme dryness hits it dries out to become tinder.  Sacramento has always had this cycle of wet and dry seasons, and when I lived here in the 1980's I don't remember there being such a terrific problem with fires in this area.   The southern part of the state has always been prone to terrible fires in the fall/winter because of the fierce Santa Ana winds. 

Nothing was visible in the night sky except for the moon, so I think the haze from fires is making the difference.   I hope we get some rain this winter - for one thing the dust and grime on my driveway is horrendous.  I have no doubt it's from the dry conditions as well as from the chemical spraying that has been so prevalent.  I don't understand how pilots and the personnel dropping the chemicals can go home to their families at night.   I think I'd want to find a different line of work!

I made a trip to the dollar store today - I love that store!  I spent $17 so I had 17 items to put away when I got home.

I took a nap today and hope I can still fall asleep before too late tonight.  I don't like to nap but sometimes my comfortable bed just calls my name - "Here, just lie down for a few minutes and rest your bones!"  I answer "Okay, but just for a few minutes."

CA fires

The latest I've heard is that there are 15 dead and 200 missing in the wine country wildfires.  One of my sons is in the wholesale grocery business, and I believe he lost two stores to the fire.  This morning's newspaper shows acres of rubble - nothing standing at all.  I just wonder how it can all come back to something near normal, but then we can say the same about Houston, Puerto Rico, Mexico City, etc.  You just never know when or where or how the next disaster will strike, but this seems to be a year of disasters.  My heart goes out to all those affected by them.   I just read that looters are robbing homes after their owners flee from the encroaching fire.  I can't imagine anything more despicable!

After going back to bed after breakfast yesterday and accomplishing very little for the day, I did it again this morning.  I know it must be my diet - I've been eating cereal and fruit in the morning, whereas I had been trying to eliminate wheat where possible.   Also, I know I'm drinking too much milk with the cereal every morning.  I will finish what I have on hand and then try to eat other kinds of foods.  

Did I write yesterday that today I was going to deep clean my kitchen?  Not a chance today!  I haven't started sticking to the floor yet, but I know it will happen soon if I don't scrub it.  

The sun is descending in the west and it's a huge orange ball.  Really beautiful although I can't look at it for more than a second.

Have a good evening, and I hope to be back tomorrow.