Introduction
Today has been a blustery Monday. The red morning sky from two days ago brought rain at about 10 PM yesterday, as I had predicted. Quoting from yesterday's article, “I am a mountain man. I know the weather signs.” Today has been cloudy and damp with limited sunshine and some wind. I was outside around the house at times during breaks while working from home. Wearing a long-sleeve shirt and T-shirt, I was fine.
Blustery defines my mood, not just the weather. I will explain.
Blustery Day
Apparently, Mrs. Appalachian Irishman's youngest sister arrived at the in-laws' house late yesterday. I found out today. I'm glad that she made it here from “Nashvegas.”
Mrs. Appalachian Irishman and her sister, closest in age to her, drove to and from work in “Seviervillevegas” today. My wife had the driving privilege as they commute together. They worked a half day. Afterward, my wife got a haircut from 2:00 to 3:42 PM for $156.00 ($26 tip included). Her high-dollar haircut was supposed to be tomorrow. She needed the haircut a day early, apparently. Her last one was on 9/28/2021. Interestingly, I didn't notice much difference. I did smell the difference. (I'm kidding, dear! You women folks do strange and costly things at times! I put up with it. It's better to have you around than not! I love you. Yes, I dropped the “L” word!) I rack all this up as being blustery.
Mom (Betty Lou Wood Ferrell, 11/24/1932 - 12/27/2000) went to see Jesus (in her words before she passed) on Wednesday, 12/27/2000, at 5:15 PM.
On 10/29/2021 at 9:14 AM, I requested by email my work leave for 12/27-30/2021 (Monday–Thursday). New Year's Eve is a day off for everyone.
December 27 this year falls on a Monday. Today at 3:46 PM, I was informed by email that I will be granted the “honor” of working at home on 12/27/2021. I was not given the day off. Apparently, the office is that understaffed. “Blustery” is my only expression. I was allowed time off for 12/28-30/2021, three days.
Whatever work I do on 12/27/2021 will be very little. I have over four months of leave time. I must take my blustery stand!
Conclusion
I like well enough the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's season. I have good and bad memories. Mom was born on 11/24/1932. She will be on my mind on Wednesday. Granny Ferrell (Molly Gertrude Archer Ferrell, 11/30/1882-6/11/1971) will be on my mind, working from home on Tuesday, 11/30/2021.
Next month is still an undiscovered future. Monday, 12/27/2021, will be my stand, as my mother would want me to do.
Okay, enough blustery talk! It's dark. Molly, our “old puppy,” is wanting to come inside. Supper is almost ready. Let's eat!
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