June 24, 2021
Talked to Mamacita for the first time in about two weeks. She was getting her PJs on for bed. I rode my bike out to an area that has a large pond and sat on the bench to chat with … Continue reading →
SA Snyder
June 23, 2021
Finally received the draft design of my next book, “DIY Solo Retreats,” today. A few things to adjust, but it’s getting closer to publication time! Weather-wise, couldn’t have been more perfect: 70s, light breeze, clear skies, low humidity. The only … Continue reading →
June 22, 2021
The last of the Brood X cicada carcasses are being feasted on by ants. I saw one single live one yesterday, which was probably wondering where everyone went. The party’s over, mate; guess you won’t be passing along any genes. … Continue reading →
June 21, 2021
Today is International Yoga Day, and boy do I sure need it. After work, I spent a few hours putting back together the upstairs rooms. The contractor finally finished the bathroom, so I could continue doing my deep clean. I … Continue reading →
June 20, 2021
Happy Father’s Day to all the daddies out there, and happy summer to everyone! Hubby and I rode our bikes to Leesburg this morning for breakfast at Shoes Cup and Cork. Summer is definitely here, hot and sticky all day. … Continue reading →
June 19, 2021
What’s the proper way to recognize Juneteenth: does one say happy Juneteenth? That sounds about right, so happy Juneteenth! I was a pleasantly surprised that Congress deemed it a national holiday, and so quickly, but it was a long time … Continue reading →
June 19, 2021
The eye looks a little grim today, and I kept tugging at the stitches, forgetting they were there—until it hurt as soon as I touched it. They come out next week, but I’m still thinking up a backstory for the … Continue reading →
June 17, 2021
X-rays showed the chipped bone in my ankle is pulling back toward the main bone and filling in. Verdict: THE BOOT for another two weeks. The doctor took the liberty of once again scolding me for not wearing THE BOOT … Continue reading →
June 16, 2021
Happy Bloomsday. Though I’ve never read James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” it’s been on my to-read list. Maybe I’ll make it a point to read the whole thing in one 24-hour period, starting at midnight on June 16. Raising a Guinness to … Continue reading →
June 15, 2021
Very tired today; all this limping around in a boot, especially when I have to clear up for and after contractors, is wearying. They’re coming tomorrow to fix the dining room ceiling, which meant finishing Hubby’s puzzle and removing the … Continue reading →