A better day today based on two things: a thoroughly satisfying podcast interview (broadcast date TBD) and a long walk in sunshine. Oh, and the fact that it’s Saturday and I got to sleep in. We hadn’t walked around Lake … Continue reading →
My first week back to work; a 4-day week, which went fast but probably because I found it hard to focus, for obvious reasons. Also, after two weeks off, it’s the first day back at my Zoom yoga class in … Continue reading →
Still feeling quite upset by yesterday’s events at the Capitol, while also hopeful that the good people of America will have the courage and the will to do the right thing. Despite my conviction to practice right speech this year … Continue reading →
Today’s post will be short but unfortunately not sweet. Item 1: We learned today that someone who had stayed in our house last week just tested positive for covid. Awaiting our test results tomorrow morning. Item 2: This is not … Continue reading →
It took five hours before I was finally able to log onto my work computer today, including nearly three hours of phone time (on hold and speaking with a tech guru) plus two hours waiting for access. I spent the … Continue reading →
Last day of vacation before going back to work tomorrow. My employer gave us two free days off this holiday—today and December 18—bookending Christmas and the New Year. I tried logging onto my work computer today to check my calendar. … Continue reading →
Today’s damp and cold weather reminded me of living in Scotland. It didn’t stop Hubby and I from going out in the morning. We drove around some parts of the neighboring county to scope out some additional bicycling spots and … Continue reading →
January 2, take 3. I say “take 3” because while typing, WordPress suddenly deleted my entire post—twice! The first time I shouted some choice R-rated words; the second time, I just rolled with it because I was typing while also … Continue reading →
Back in 1986, my good friend Ruth, an Englishwoman, taught me this game she calls P & P. Here’s how it’s played: As soon as you wake up on the first day of every month, you say “pinch punch, first … Continue reading →
