My 2003 Mercedes served me well. We bought it used February 18, 2018, for $5,000. As of last week, the mileage on it was about 76,000.

I traded it in Saturday (October 24th) on a 2020 Honda CRV Touring. The CRV has all the bells and whistles. It drives like a dream and can let me know if anyone stops in front of me, if I swerve off the road and it gives me other warnings. I love the back-up camera. the GPS and the many extra features. I WILL get comfortable driving again.

I remember when I would drive anyplace. It was something like 35 miles round-trip daily to drive from Frankenmuth to my job in Midland and back each day. Now I’m afraid to get behind the wheel. With practice and a lot of patient effort, I am sure I can get back into the swing of things.

Actually in addition to the car, I’ve been spending on several extra items. I bought a new stainless Samsung French door refrigerator. My old one is now in the garage for beverages. (Note: in July but because of the Covid-19 virus, Samsung Was shut down for several months and the delivery didn’t happen until Wednesday. I’m still trying to organize it. All my wine and soft drinks can be stored there.)

I also spent money on a new Philips electronic Diamond Clean toothbrush. List price about two hundred but I got it on eBay for $129! I’ve also purchased several Chico’s tops and pants. Love the way they fit.

There’s a new floor lamp in the living room (near the new loveseat) which looks grand and buying it allowed me to get rid of the one in the master bedroom.

I have a couple of new pillows on the loveseat. I also bought a couple of fake orchids but I’m about ready to get some new, lovely, real ones.

Soon my windows will be washed and I still want to get window coverings for the two bedrooms and the dining room.