It's sunny but a tad chilly here. The cherry blossoms seem to be peaking early. I'll take a trip to see them later this week. I haven't felt much like going out, so I've been staying home and binge-watching shows. I caught up with Boba Fett and The Mandalorian. Good stuff ( Read more... )

It went as well as it could under the circumstances. My BIL Andrew said it really hadn't sunk in yet and remarked several time how quiet the house was without her. Her presence is everywhere. We took the dog up to the park several times and I met some of his neighbors. That was nice. Mostly we didn't go out. But we did visit the University of ( Read more... )

My younger sister Elizabeth (Sister 10) passed away after a long illness. She lived in Arizona with her husband. I've only see her once since the onset of the pandemic but we stayed in touch through other means. I had planned to see them in December but Andrew was ill so we rescheduled to the end of February. Liz had a sudden downturn the beginning ( Read more... )

I actually had a really good January. I only read eight books, light for me. But I had lunch with a friend I hadn't seen since last May and went to three art exhibits. And I went to three educational sessions. So I feel like I'm coming out of hibernation mode ( Read more... )

A lot of people are praising him today who voted against teaching about him in schools. Hypocrites. It's been chilly and a little gloomy, but the weather is nice today ( Read more... )

My tree is down - I always take it down on Twelfth Night. My first tree in four years - it made me so happy. My decorations are mostly handmade and I do save them. Sister 1 sent me a beautiful Christmas cactus. Now I have to look up its care and feeding. My holiday season isn't truly over until we celebrate the two January birthdays for Sisters 4 ( Read more... )

Wishing you all joy, health, and prosperity in the coming year!

Seriously, 2022 was a strange year for me. I went into hibernation mode for the last four months. I didn't even go to the library that much. My goal for 2023 is to reverse that in the coming year.

Happy holidays to all my friends, whatever holiday you are celebrating ( Read more... )

who are celebrating today.

It will be just two of my sisters and me today. But the weather is nice and I feel lucky having the two of them.

Even if you aren't celebrating the day, hope you have a good one!

Another indication that autumn approaches. I wish I lived in AZ. They don't bother with time change nonsense. I hate the adjustment ( Read more... )