Preparing for a plunge in temperatures / Mini Rant

This has been one of the oddest winters in relation to fluctuation in temperatures that I can remember.  We have had temperatures as high as 93 to as low as 22 degrees Fahrenheit.  Strong winds and rain have only made it worst.

Thursday I went to Walmart to stock up on groceries as I have not been able to make a grocery run to Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila - México in a long time. The bad thing about living in a small town is that you tend to run into people you do not really want to see much less engage in a meaningless conversation with.

Such was the case that day. This lady is a lovely person but for some reason every time she sees me the first thing out of her mouth is wanting to know if I am dating someone. I moved to Del Rio to take care of my mother just when or where does she expect me to meet someone?  At Stripes, the library, little HEB or the laundromat? She always ends the conversation letting me know that she is praying for me to find a good man. She is in her 70's and became a widow in her 40's. Perhaps she should pray for a good man for herself? OK, end of rant!!!

We are expecting strong winds to usher in a cold front late this evening or early tomorrow morning. Brought the plants in and put away anything that might become projectiles. Bundle up and keep warm.

Good night.  May you all have Terlingua Dreams.