Fri 31 Mar

Grey and sloppy-looking outside, temps at 33°, questionable if there will be more precip and of what ilk. At this point, planning to go to the gym for Pump. Food: 7:55 am Honey bear, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 30 Mar

Chilly but sunny morning, precip due later this afternoon, so they say. Going without the knee sleeve unless it feels worse later, but I don't like to get dependent on it. I will order another one for the other knee before we go on the big hiking trip, though. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate croissant, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 29 Mar

An odd colder, windier day today, so I'm skipping the gym and will do the Pilates mat I didn't do yesterday instead. My knee isn't happy with the anomalous weather so it's probably better to skip Pump anyway. Might go back to Madison again on Saturday to pick up things for an "Easter basket" for M/T with asparagus, mini-cucumbers, etc. Emailed Laura to see if there's any chance of meeting for lunch. If so, I'll put together a small Easter basket for her as well. Food: 8:10 am Kouign amann, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 28 Mar

Sunshine and mid-20s this morning, due to hit the 40s later. Massage this afternoon should be nice. Need to buy retirement card for Sue as my last appointment with her is tomorrow afternoon. Had to cancel out of Amana weekend because it conflicted with one of our mini-choir concerts, but found a new resort in Door Co in Sister Bay and booked in the weekend of April 30 when we don't have a concert. Food: 8:05 am Bear claw, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 26 Mar

Blue skies this morning! Temps a tad chilly but it's a fair exchange for the sun. Maybe if it's not too windy or whatever, we could walk at Schmeeckle after choir this afternoon. Food: 7:55 am Blueberry danish, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 25 Mar

Not too bad a day for a walk to the market; some light breeze but dampness in the air. Drew said David is taking off for the next four weeks so I don't know how often we'll go to the market in his absence. We'll make do for breakfasts with Costco cinnamon loaf and Mama Elda's pastries. Food: 9:05 am Pear/raspberry delice, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 24 Mar

Yay for sunny skies today! I'm more than ready for spring, if and when it finally gets here. Ready to get outdoors hiking again. Nothing on the agenda this weekend, but they predict snow tomorrow morning which will probably preclude getting out tomorrow. Food: 7:55 am Cinnamon roll, 108 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 23 Mar

I see a little hint of blue in the cloudy skies out there. Would be nice if the ground would clear enough to make a little hike possible this weekend as there's nothing else on the schedule. Knee feels better today! Food: 7:55 am Honey bear, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 22 Mar

About another inch of snow down last night so things look white again. Getting ready to be done with this stuff. Knee still acting up; second day with the sleeve. Food: 8:00 am Kouign amann, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 21 Mar

Cloudy day, 25°. Lunch plans with the Bootstrap gals, otherwise no commitments for the remainder of the week beyond the normal. Temps are predicted to be in the 40s, but some precip possible. Food: 8:00 am Bear claw, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 20 Mar

So grateful to be feeling better again today after feeling "off" most of the day yesterday. I guess that happens occasionally and you just have to deal with it. Eric should be back at OBT today; it will be really nice to work with him again. Food: 7:50 am Apricot danish (massive), 103 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 19 Mar

Very nice trip to Madison yesterday. Even got new lamps for the living room. Unfortunately, didn't have time to poop in the morning and I'm feeling it very much now. Hoping breakfast and coffee does the trick. Food: 7:55 am Blueberry danish, 100 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 18 Mar

Chilly walk to the Farmer's Market this morning, requiring neck gaiters and long johns for Bob. Emma was working the table and said she and boyfriend have recently rented an apartment in Plover so we'll be seeing more of her. Hot cross buns again! Food: 9:00 am Raspberry/pear delice, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 17 Mar

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We had a lovely dinner last night at Chef's Kitchen for Bob's birthday. They were able to give us plenty of food to taste each course while still keeping the portions sufficiently small that we didn't blimp out. It helped to take plenty of time between each course so we could finish the paired wine and digest a bit. They also kept the wine pours at a reasonable level so we didn't feel too inebriated. Food: 7:55 am Honey bear, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 16 Mar

Bob's birthday today! We're going to Chef's Kitchen tonight for an Italian wine dinner with lots of food and wine. The spaghetti dinner last night at Holy Spirit was very nice as well. Food: 7:55 am Chocolate croissant, 108 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 15 Mar

Don't have to cook now for a couple of days as we have the spaghetti dinner tonight and the Italian wine dinner tomorrow. I have to double-check whether I was registered into the watercolor class this afternoon as I don't believe the woman I emailed ever responded. Food: 7:50 am Kouign amann, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 14 Mar

A chilly morning today with temps at just 7°. Looking forward to my Tuesday at home. Church dinner tomorrow at 5 prepared by the students and Bob's birthday wine dinner on Thursday at 6. Fun week ahead. Also I have watercolor class at the library tomorrow afternoon. Food: 7:55 am Bear claw, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 13 Mar

This time I have to give the weather forecasters credit; they seem to have gotten this snowstorm right. It came in two waves of 3+ inches each, so there's a lot of snow down out there. All was down and there isn't a lot of wind, so things are plowed and no school closure today. OBT as usual this afternoon, albeit with Judy Cumley as my cohort so I can expect to be told what to do. Food:
8:00 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 12 Mar

Got about 3 inches more snow in the night, with more predicted for this afternoon. March has been pretty steadily snowy. Cantored at church last night, so a relaxing day at home today except for choir at 2 pm. Food: 8:25 am Blueberry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 11 Mar

A little brisk but fairly pleasant walk to the Market. On the walk back, we were discussing what a pleasant, mostly middle-class town Stevens Point is, when we caught up to a woman I've met at OBT who was just discharged from the hospital and walking to the library. She was so cold and bemoaned how far she still had to walk. Would have gladly given her a ride but we were also walking. A timely reminder that not everyone in town is comfortable. Food: 9:20 am Pear raspberry delice, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 10 Mar

More snow last night, though only about a couple of inches, but it's continuing. Shouldn't be enough to hamper going to Body Pump this morning. Bob said it looks to be continuing on and off all weekend, but we've no plans so also not a problem. Food: 7:50 am Honey bear, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 9 Mar

Cloudy skies, snow predicted for tonight. Again. Shouldn't interfere with Bootstrap this afternoon. Michael is still recovering from Covid and Taylor is a couple of days behind him. They're going to drive up to Ironwood today and wait out the snow up there. Food: 7:55 am Kouign amann, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 8 Mar

Reservations tonight at Chef's Kitchen for Asian Fusion night at 6 pm. Should be fun even if we can't have cocktails with it. Sun is out again this morning and temps are already at 30°. Body Pump this morning; hope Nichole's back. Food: 7:55 am Maple-drizzled cheese danish, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 7 Mar

The sun is shining! How refreshing to look out the window to sunshine. We are really looking forward to spring, but there are a few more snowstorms still in the queue if the weather forecasters are at all correct. This is the season when it's not particularly nice to walk outside even if the sun shines and it's mild, because there are so many puddles and hidden patches of ice. Food: 8:00 am Bear claw, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 6 Mar

About an inch of fresh, wet snow down in the night. Fortunately, not enough to disrupt activity. Temps hovering around freezing now. Food: 7:55 am Apricot danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 5 Mar

Had a fun spontaneous dinner at El Mezcal last night, even without margaritas. Nice way to end a quiet Saturday with not much else going on. This afternoon we sing again at St Paul's. Food: 8:00 am Blueberry almond danish, 103 g blacbkerries, coffee

Sat 4 Mar

Disturbing pain across my jaw and pressure in my chest just before getting up this morning. It passed with relaxation, but I don't like it. No more discomfort, and a nice walk to the Farmer's Market with mild temps, no wind, and only a bit of ice. Food: 9:05 am Raspberry pear delice, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 3 Mar

No gym today; they sent an email that they are subbing in a Hardcore Strength class today and that is the class where I first became aware of throwing out my knee, so no thank you. I'll get my laundry well underway before meeting the Bootstrap girls for coffee at the Library Cafe at SentryWorld Inn. Food: 8:00 am Honey bear, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 2 Mar

At least I should be able to go to Bootstrap this afternoon after missing last week and also Monday's OBT due to crazy weather. Feels really strange to be at home and not having gone to these two regular volunteer spots. Food: 7:55 am Bear claw, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 1 Mar

Fitbit alarm didn't go off this morning. I still woke up at the usual time, but Bob was a little late from his usual time. Temperatures are still mild, though I believe there may be some snow today. Sky looks a little ominous. Food: 7:55 am Kouign amann, 101 g blackberries, coffee