Outback Steakhouse

Ocala, Florida

Weather: low 74 degrees, high 89 degrees, mostly cloudy skies, late afternoon showers

Carolyn finally got her trip to the WalMart Mall, as we went to the Mall on the west side of town. That particular store is bigger than the one at Silver Springs, and offers a couple of services that we can't get in the smaller store. The Mall seemed busier than normal for a Monday morning, but maybe that's a sign that the economy is picking up. Or, it could be that the snow birds are already starting to show up. Whatever is happening, I'm sure the stores around town are happy to see it.

Almost as soon as we got into the store, Carolyn started having problems with her balance, so she hung on to the cart for a little support. I thought we were going to have to leave early, but she stuck it out and eventually started feeling better. She said after the trip was over that she was glad she had done it. People who have never had problems with their balance have no idea how debilitating it can be. Carolyn has fought this problem for the last six years, and if effort could make it go away, the problem would have disappeared long ago.

Since Carolyn had made the effort to get out, I treated her to supper at Outback Steakhouse, located in Silver Springs. She had a pasta dish with chicken, while I had a New York strip steak. My food was excellent, and Carolyn said her's was, as well.

When we left the restaurant, I drove to a dollar store and we bought a puzzle for Carolyn's mom to put together. As I've mentioned before, Doris is 86 years old, and still has a sharp mind. She has some physical disabilities that prevent her from doing anything physical, but she loves to do needlework and put puzzles together. So, we took the puzzle by her house on the way home. She was pleased with what we got her, and said she was going to get right to work on it. It's amazing how little it takes to please some people.

More later, be safe.

Today's Town - Crystal River, Florida: Home Of The Manatee

Not all who wander are lost.