Sat 30 Apr

Slept a little better last night. Sudafed kept me breathing, though it was touchy in the middle of the night. Fitbit rated it as fair and I would agree. Were able to walk to the Farmer's Market and miss the rain. Drove to Metro to pick up some pastry for breakfasts today and tomorrow and even missed the rain there; it just started as we drove in the driveway. Food: 9:25 am Chocolate-filled croissant, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 29 Apr

Didn't get the hoped-for good night's sleep last night; will need to hope again tonight. The last year-old sudafed tablet worked initially but wore off after 2-3 hours. According to Fitbit, I did get some deep sleep during that period, but when I woke, it seemed obvious that the decongestant effects were done. I decided to risk taking one of the newer package of Sudafed overlapping, and discovered that the "new" packages are already 3 months expired. It didn't kick in well, so I had to get up and sit in the recliner to get it to start working. I was then able to breathe through the remainder of the night, but I didn't fall into deep sleep again and was frequently awake. Oh, the joy of colds. Food: 7:35 am TJs cocoa sea salt instant oatmeal, half a large sliced banana, 1/4 c 2% milk, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 28 Apr

Even with Sudafed all-night, I didn't sleep very deeply last night. I was awake frequently. Even Fitbit said it was poor sleep. Hoping for better tonight. Walking with Kathy again this morning after a three-week hiatus. Food: 7:50 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 27 Apr

Either the allergies are much worse or it's actually a cold. Had a hard time breathing last night, and took the wrong choice of decongestant which didn't really work so I had to get up and sit in my recliner for awhile to breathe. Once the meds kicked in better, I returned to the bed around 12:30 and slept reasonably well. Tonight if I'm congested again, I'll take the all-night Sudafed that always works well. Food: 7:45 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 26 Apr

Spring pollen, yuck! My eyes are uncomfortable, I sneeze a lot, and my sinuses are a little sore. Will try to pick up some nettle tea at the Farmer's Market on Saturday. Food: 7:55 am Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 25 Apr

Back to chilly temps and grey skies. Had a very windy walk at Mead Wildlife Refuge yesterday, fighting gusty gales all the way back down the causeway. Good workout, but exhausting. Food: 7:55 am Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 24 Apr

Hiked at Roche-a-Cri yesterday. Still very little sign of spring new growth, but really good to get out in the woods in mild weather. Unfortunately, it was an anomalous warm day, but hopefully a sign of better things to come. Only a week left before our spring Door Co week. Food: 7:50 am Costco cinnamon roll, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 23 Apr

We've been promised temps near 70° today; they better keep their promises! It will likely be cloudy all day unfortunately, but if it's warm without precip, we can hopefully go somewhere to hike. Not yet ready to try the Ice Age Trail again yet, but maybe Roche-A-Cri or Devil's Lake. I'm anxious to see some of those first spring ephemerals that have been starting to show up on the Wisconsin Wildflowers Facebook group for myself. Food: 7:55 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 22 Apr

Happy Birthday, daughter! 37 years old. Wow! Texted her my annual birthday song. No Body Pump today as Nicole is not there and I don't want a substitute strength class that might be unpleasant. I'll try to do the hip mobility exercises I read about yesterday as I really must admit that my hip flexibility is diminished. Food: 7:55 am Chocolate pecan pinwheel, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 21 Apr

Kathy returned home yesterday, but needs to rest up from her trip so we won't walk again until next week, so one more Thursday off before returning to routine. Glad I recovered from whatever plagued me on Monday so I don't have to cancel out on Bootstrap. Food: 8:00 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 20 Apr

A little milder temps this morning, 41°, but still grey skies. I expect I'll go to Body Pump this morning as I felt fine all day yesterday, including a walk at Schmeeckle. Food: 8:00 am Kouign amann, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 19 Apr

Glad to be feeling better again today, much more normal again. No appointments or commitments, so I can still rest up. Felt badly about skipping One Big Tent yesterday, but just wasn't up to going out anywhere. Probably should have left a message on the official phone instead of just leaving one for Sue and Eric, but hopefully the word got through and no one was surprised that I wasn't there. Food: 7:50 am Apricot danish, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 18 Apr

Not feeling very well this morning, hoping that once I get a good poop it will help me feel better. Actually got back in bed for a wee bit in lieu of taking a shower, then decided to just get up and dressed (sans shower) and hope that being upright would help in the poop quest. Don't feel like having breakfast though. We'll see how the morning progresses. I'll probably have to contact One Big Tent and beg off for this afternoon if things don't improve soon.

Sun 17 Apr

Happy Easter! Sunshine, minimal wind, but chilly temps at this time of day. Shouldn't be too uncomfortable to walk to church. Cantoring at 10:30 with Kat as accompanist. Got Mary's permission to use the Litany I know for the two baptisms so we won't have to be subversive. Michael plans to stop over later to talk with us, presumably about the things that have been bothering him of late. Yesterday's lunch with Laura was delightful; she is tired from all her activity, but doing well. Food: 7:55 am Blueberry danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 16 Apr

Heading down to Madison after breakfast to meet Laura at La Kitchenette for lunch to celebrate her upcoming birthday. I get to take her an Easter basket for the first time in many years. I'm keeping it pretty healthy with only some York patties and a chocolate bunny as sweets. There will be a dozen eggs, some smoked salmon, some nettle tea and locally roasted coffee, an apple, a mango, and two avocados. Michael and Taylor are getting a lot of vegan dairy products along with coffee, smoked salmon, apple, and avocado and a great big papaya (and York patties and bunnies). Food: 9:05 am Cherry danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 15 Apr

Good Friday. If I'm going to the library today, I need to get there by noon. Not going to the gym this morning, library walk and laundry is enough for today. Energy was draining by yesterday afternoon, so not pushing it. Food: 7:50 am Honey bear, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 14 Apr

Sunshine, but the return of wind and temps only at 30° this morning. Spring seems as though it will never really break. And I know that once it does get warm, it will be hard to remember that it ever was not. Such is the way of our bodies. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 13 Apr

Grey skies, which appeared far too early yesterday, and are continuing. We had some rain and hail yesterday late afternoon, but it doesn't appear to be precipitating now. Temps are quite mild, no wind, so some blessings. Food: 7:55 am Kouign amann, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 12 Apr

So nice to see sunshine again today, with temps maybe into the 60s. Rain coming this afternoon/evening, though, and lasting through tomorrow. Hiked Rib last night, and it was muddy but no more snow on the paths. Nice dinner at the Dane. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate pecan pinwheel, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 11 Apr

Sunshine and 60° expected today! Hoping to hike Rib after Bob gets off work today. Did the first part of the Ice Age Trail outside of Wausau yesterday, but it was really quite snowy and muddy so we only did about the first quarter of our usual route. Footing was slippery and it was a bit chilly/windy, but still good to get out. Food: 7:55 am Cheese danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 10 Apr

Yesterday was a lovely sunny day, albeit a long one for us. We got up before 4:30 to be at Trivia to answer phones from 6-10 am. David remembered to set aside pastries for us which we picked up at the Market on our way home. Since we'll go to celebrate Laura's birthday with her in Madison on Apr 30, we decided to drive down today to make an in-between Costco run. It was a nice way to appreciate the abundant sunshine in the car. Had a lovely dinner at Lombardino's before heading back home. Went to bed shortly after 8:30 and felt like I slept pretty hard; Fitbit scored me an 88 sleep score for 9.1 hours sleep. Food: 7:50 am Caramel pear danish, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 9 Apr

Up very early this morning so we can answer Trivia phones from 6-10 am, then off to the Market to see if David remembered to set aside our pastries. Will be going down to celebrate Laura's birthday on Sat, 30 Apr for lunch. She closed on selling her house on Mar 30. Still waiting to hear where she is relocating. Food: 5:20 am Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 8 Apr

41 years ago, Bob and I had our first date at Joe's Pub for wine after dance class. Still together, still occasionally enjoying a glass of wine together. Food: 7:50 am Honey bear, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 7 Apr

Kathy is on her way, if not arrived, in Africa, so no joint walk today. Kind of grey and chilly so I don't know if I'll go out on my own. Had a really nice meal with Heather at Point After last night, so good to catch up with a good friend. Food: 8:00 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 6 Apr

Rather pleased to have been asked to cantor at 10:30 on Easter Sunday. Will be a privilege. Sunshine this morning and temps already at 38°. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate pecan snail, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 5 Apr

Today David made his kouign amann in a flat spiral instead of a more cupcake-like format. Still delicious. Looking forward to a day to myself when I'm not feeling ill. Food: 7:50 am Kouign amann, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 4 Apr

Did not feel at all well yesterday, some light-headedness, not real interested in food (though I did eat fairly normal meals). Was particularly dizzy on getting out of the hot tub last night. Somewhat better today, though still a little funky. If it doesn't improve significantly, I may do one of the Covid tests to make sure I don't need to be cautious about going around people, (e.g. One Big Tent and Bootstrap). Food: 8:00 am Apricot danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 3 Apr

Chilly but sunny this morning. For some reason, I feel kind of dizzy which will hopefully pass soon. Don't have to cantor at 6 pm as Josh found a student cantor after all, so we'll go at 10:30 when Bob ushers. Food: 7:50 am Cheese danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 2 Apr

Snow in April; it's wrong. At least the walk to the Market was not too cold and no wind, even if it was wet and snowy. David was agreeable to set aside pastries for us next Saturday since we'll be answering Trivia phones til 10 am and he'd likely be pretty picked-over by the time we get there. I gave him two canvas bags to put them in so it will be easier to set them aside. My toes are wet in my wool shoes from the slop. Hope they dry quickly. Food: 9:05 am Blueberry danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 1 Apr

April Fools' Day. No jokes in me yet today. Under-counted our pastries last Saturday so had instant cocoa oatmeal with a sliced banana for breakfast today. Get my hair re-colored and cut this afternoon, so I don't think I'll go to the gym today. Got to get the laundry done as well. Food: 7:55 am Instant cocoa and sea salt oatmeal, sliced med banana, 1/2 c 2% milk, 103 g blackberries, coffee