Five Things

 

Five things I accomplished last week -

1. My husband and I went to a historical lecture on the history of Carvins Cove. The Cove is Roanoke City's main source of drinking water, but it is located in Botetourt County. It is named after William Carvin, who was an early settler in the area.

2. I listened to the Board of Supervisors meeting to see what my local representatives are doing. Big announcement! One of our industries is making a $30 million investment and bringing in 270 jobs.

3. My chiropractor and I had a long talk about health issues. I probably need to find a podiatrist.

4. I wrote an 800-word short story. It is now sitting in my "look at in about 6 weeks" file. Things like that always require a second rewrite.

5. I picked the guitar back up and for 5 nights in a row I have played 2-3 songs. I am using a cheap travel guitar that weighs nothing because of my back issues, and the strings are difficult because I need a lighter gauge, but for the moment the heavier gauge string will help get the callouses back on my fingertips quickly and once that happens, I will change them out. So far, the tendonitis in my upper arm and shoulder that caused me to stop playing is not overwhelming me with pain. Fingers crossed.