Fri 28 Apr

Heading up for a weekend in Door Co today. Cloudy out, but the temps are predicted into the 60s and no precip til tomorrow. Hope to get some hiking in later today. Was too tired to pack yesterday, so left it for after breakfast. Shouldn't take too long. Food: 7:55 am 3/4 c homemade muesli, 1/2 c 2% milk, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 27 Apr

Had a lovely get-together with Sue Dimka at the Library coffee lounge yesterday. She had done some ancestral research prior to one of her travels to the Netherlands as Glen's ancestors were Dutch. She discovered that Glen's great-grandfather was the brother of my maternal grandfather's grandfather. I am a fourth cousin to her kids! Food: 7:55 am Slice banana bread, 1/2 c cottage cheese w/cinnamon, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 26 Apr

Sunshine again in the morning, most welcome. Baked banana bread yesterday, so that's my breakfast today with cottage cheese for a little protein. Coffee this afternoon with Sue Dimka. Don't even know how very many years it's been since we got together. Food: 7:55 am Slice banana bread, 1/2 c cottage cheese w/cinnamon, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 25 Apr

More sunshine this morning, temps again just above freezing. Feels so nice to see the sunshine. I get a massage this afternoon. It's been four weeks, but it feels like I just had one. Food: 7:55 am 2/3 c plain Greek yogurt, 2/3 c homemade muesli, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 24 Apr

The sun is shining a little bit this morning. One concert down, the most stressful part which was turning pages for Bill's organ music which I had never seen or heard before. The last piece was particularly fast and hard to follow, but there were no train wrecks. Food: 7:55 am 2/3 c plain Greek yogurt, 3/4 c homemade muesli, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 23 Apr

Grey skies and just above freezing temps. Yuck! We have our madrigal mini-concert this afternoon, so we wouldn't be able to go anywhere to hike anyway. This was originally the weekend I wanted to go down to the Amana Colonies before I remembered the concert commitment. Haven't checked the weather there, but it certainly hasn't been very pleasant here. Food: 8:00 am 3/4 c Trader Joe's maple pecan cereal, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 22 Apr

Laura is 38 today! We've been parents for 38 years. The weather is cold and grey with snow flurries. Oh, my! Food: 8:00 am TJs instant cocoa oatmeal w dried blueberries, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 21 Apr

Sunshine is welcome today, and temp is already at 38°. Not exactly balmy, but better than snow/sleet and freezing. Pump this morning, then not at all next week since Nichole is gone and the subs will be doing Hard Core Strength. Not willing to risk my knee in unfamiliar routines. Food: 8:00 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 20 Apr

Another grey, cloudy, probably rainy day today. Had a really nice time at the drawing class at the winery last night with Kathy, Maggie, and three of Kathy's friends who work at the Sheriff's Dept. I like the drawing I produced, so it was a successful evening. Food: 8:00 am Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 19 Apr

Cloudy with rain predicted over the next couple of days. Had a really nice dinner with Heather last night. Ended up at Violet Basil as the Rock N Roll on the corner was not open. The Violet Basil just started adding Tuesday to their open nights, so we were the only customers eating in. The waiter was very attentive. They gave Heather a free slab of tiramisu, which we shared, for her birthday. Tonight I have the charcoal drawing class at the Sunset Winery with the Bootstrap buds. Social week. Food: 7:55 am Costco cinnamon roll, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 18 Apr

Sun is shining beautifully this morning with temps at 32°. Supposed to get a little warmer today than yesterday - not saying much. Having dinner with Heather this evening to celebrate her birthday and catch up. Haven't seen much of each other lately, except across the tables answering Trivia phones. Food: 8:00 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 17 Apr

Snow happened, but not as badly as threatened. Looks like less than an inch, though light snow is still falling, and it really barely sticks to the sidewalks and streets. It's chilly this morning, only 28°, but hopefully will warm up later. Food:
8:00 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 16 Apr

Cantored at church during the "marathon day" yesterday: up at 4:30, walk to Trivia at 5:30, answer phones 6-10 am, walk home quickly and directly to the car to drive to Madison, lunch with Laura at The Hollander, quick drive to Costco for gas and run in without a cart to get berries, mangos, cinnamon rolls. Drive home as fast as reasonable to go directly to church so I could be there to run through music with Sharon Maes, cantor, pick up Rockys and come home to flop (and finish Duo and AC). Exhausting just to think about it. Today should be much calmer, with the only obligation to rehearse our choir music at St Steve's at 2 pm. Food: 7:45 am Costco cinnamon roll, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 14 Apr

Kinda cute that my phone reminded me this morning that I need to set an early alarm for tomorrow because of answering Trivia phones at 6 am. I had already realized it, but it's cute that Siri reminded me anyway. Food: 7:55 am 3/4 c homemade muesli, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 13 Apr

Another warm sunny day to delight in. Yesterday almost got a little too warm as we're still not adjusted to the warmer weather and the temp teased near 90°. Not complaining though. Food: 8:05 am 3/4 c homemade muesli, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 12 Apr

This little spate of warm, sunny weather is absolutely delightful. Short sleeves today for Body Pump! Temp is already 61°. Food: 8:00 am 3/4 c homemade muesli, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 11 Apr

Starting on muesli for breakfast this morning. In fact, I need to make another batch today. Joan Kongslein's funeral is at 11 this morning with visitation before. I forgot to get to the store for a sympathy card, so I'll write our condolences on a blank photo card. Food: 7:55 am 3/4 c homemade muesli, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 10 Apr

Fortunately Rick Foss will sub for the first majority of my OBT shift today or I would have been on my own. Eric is in Mpls with grandchildren and Dave has his grief support group today. It was quiet the last two weeks, but when you're alone, it's not unusual that you get hit with a crowd. At least I'll be prepared. Food: 8:00 am Costco cinnamon loaf, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 9 Apr

Happy Easter! Got to bed at midnight after the Vigil, but slept an extra hour this morning and feel very well-rested. Knee is feeling fine today and all's right with the world. Looking forward to cooking with Michael and celebrating with Taylor and him this evening. Decided that I missed cheesy potatoes and bean casserole, so we had a little mini-Easter dinner ourselves last night with a little sliced ham as well. I plan to take some over to Leone and Mick this afternoon as we have a lot of leftovers and they will appreciate them. Food: 8:55 am Costco cinnamon loaf, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 8 Apr

It's the 42nd anniversary of our first date. Had a VERY nasty knee twinge in the night that didn't resolve quickly. Left me with beads of sweat on my face and ringing ears for several minutes. Not fun. Food: 8:00 am Costco cinnamon loaf, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 7 Apr

Learned that I'll need to wear my knee sleeve for Easter Vigil as all the standing after a very busy Bootstrap had my knee screaming by the end of the Holy Thursday service. Slept what felt like restlessly though Fitbit said there wasn't much waking, just mostly mid-level sleep. I decided not to go to Body Pump this morning so as not to push the knee even though it feels pretty decent this morning. Food: 8:00 am Costco cinnamon loaf, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 6 Apr

Sun is shining and temp is 27°, due to hit low 40s, I believe. Next week is supposed to be beautiful, so I'll just have to wait. First night on the new mattress was very nice. It conforms to the body so it doesn't put pressure on the joints, no matter which way you lay. Food: 7:55 am Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 5 Apr

Foggy day, no Pump due to Nichole not being available nor any Pump sub. Mattress is being delivered this afternoon! I will try to get the table set with a fresh cloth, sheets rewashed and possibly towels. Food: 7:55 am Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 4 Apr

A bit cooler this morning, and I don't think it's predicted to get as warm today as yesterday. Get to use my new food chopper to make a big batch of muesli this morning. Need to exercise, probably Pilates, as well. Food: 7:55 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 3 Apr

Sunshine today and temps to the 50s, already at 37°. Hopefully will be nice walking to OBT this afternoon. This morning I get an eye exam, but I'll have to drive there as it's at the Eye Clinic on 66. Food: 8:00 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 2 Apr

Distressed that my scale is going up instead of down. Need to get serious before it's out of control. Had a lovely drive down to Madison yesterday. Snow stopped before we left and we came home with sunshine. Food: 7:50 am Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee