Angel Wings Sprouted on His Shoulders

We woke up and the house was really cold. I had been keeping an eye on the red marker atop our oil tank in the basement. It was hovering at empty, but I hoped we could make it to tomorrow. We couldn't. 

A fellow at JW Pierson Oil Company [in business since 1888, I learned today] picked up the phone when we called around 10 am. He reached Tom, who drove over straightaway and pumped in 50 gallons of oil. Then Tom came in to see if the burner kicked on. But it wouldn't stay on--which happened once before when we ran out of oil--so technician Dilip had to come over and prime it. We are nice and cozy now. #grace #gratitude #blessing 

I didn't think we could get an oil delivery and a technician on a Sunday, especially because we had fallen behind on our bill while waiting for paychecks. I was embarrassed to call. My contact for billing is Judy, and she isn't in on Sundays. 

So Dan called.

Fortunately, we received a payment Saturday, so we could put $500 on our card [more oil coming tomorrow].

I see angel wings sprouting on your shoulders, I said to Tom, but he was modest.

I have also noticed angel wings on my husband's shoulders.

Good night.

TCOY

1. Long nap on couch.
2. Walk at park with Dan, Punch and Sug.
3. Watching Oscars in living room.
4. Ate healthfully. 

$ MONEY SPENT OUT OF POCKET

• Friday, Kings, groceries, lots of vegan "cheese" options, on sale; bananas; cashews x2; mozzarella; Swiss cheese; fresh pizza breads x2; Gruyere [I made 2 quiches for retreat]; heavy cream; half and half; rye bread x2; radicchio; onions; whole milk; small fancy cheese for tonight; eggs; jar pizza sauce; frozen pie crusts; 5 plain Greek yogurts, some more luxe than others; 2-pack Viva paper towels, English muffins x2, 4 pack Bumble Bee tuna packed in water, $159.02.
• 212 Salon, blowout by Christina, plus tip, $43.
• CVS, stationery and Good Housekeeping, about $13.
• Valentine delivery order for someone special, $52.50.
• Sunday, ShopRite, lox; ingreds for nachos Dan is making; whole milk ricotta; dog food; roasted red peppers; bananas again; apples; another 4 cans Bumble Bee tuna in water; snack for Punch, $65.
• Smashburger, dinner for Dan, Punch and me, overpriced, but it's one of her fave places. I got grilled chicken on multigrain roll with mushroom and Swiss and side salad, $39.93.

total spend Fri/Sat/Sun: $372.45.

ongoing monthly spend as of Feb. 9: $469.55.

avg daily spend: $52.17.