Optometrist Visit
I have some damage to my left eye. The doctor says that this usually resolves itself, and it is not near the macula. I need to keep my blood sugar stable, take a multivitamin daily, and exercise. I got a […]
Word of the Year: Growth
I’m doing a Numina retreat, though I’m squeezing in the activities in my normal work day so it’s probably less effective than it otherwise would be. However, one of the exercises is to group all your wants and come up […]
Christmas Day, 2021
We had stockings, a special breakfast, and a relaxed but still fairly special noonday dinner. We played games and had good conversations. It’s a great pleasure to have the family together.
Christmas Eve 2021
We had #1 daughter and #1 son and their families plus #2 daughter and her fiance for Christmas Eve. We started with stollen, fruit crisp, strata, poppy seed muffins, fruit, and yogurt for breakfast and finished up with our traditional […]
#2 Daughter Arrives
#2 daughter and her fiance arrived for the holidays. We made homemade pizza (Blue Apron premade dough — it was very good). It’s so fun to have them here!
Color of the Year 2022: Very Peri
I always like to learn about the annual Pantone Color of the Year. The 2022 color, periwinkle, is one of two colors which they say look good on everyone. Coral is the other. Since I plan to go cold sheep […]
Stress and Satisfaction
I have to admit that this has been a stressful week. After last week’s meetings and errands, I started this week with ultrasound two days running. I found these two appointments unreasonably stressful. Basically ultrasound involves lying like a doll […]
People, Look East
This is a beautiful song. Eleanor Farjeon wrote the words, which are lovely if somewhat mystical. The tune is Besançon, a traditional French carol. I always think of this song when I decorate and prepare meals for the holidays. Today […]
Sing We All Noel
The Littles came over with #1 daughter today and #2 son will be turning plater tonight. We have a celebratory family breakfast planned tomorrow morning. Sunday is the big Christmas music at church, and then I have a couple of […]