Sun 10 May

It's Mothers Day! Bob bought me a beautiful alpaca sweater from the Cultural Fest a couple of weeks ago, Michael texted sweet greetings yesterday (he couldn't remember if Mother's Day was Saturday or Sunday), and Hobbes texted her greetings this morning. We will go up to Era Pancake House for brunch later, after I bake some banana bread muffins for Leone to take over this afternoon. Food: 7:55 am 102 g apple coffee cake, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 9 May

Cold continues to hang on, but breathing was somewhat easier last night. Hopefully it's turning on the mend. Last choir Mass of the season this evening followed by a party at Sharon's. Food: 7:50 am 92 g apple coffee cake, 100 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 8 May

Hot water heater died yesterday, and conveniently when Bob had a day free and could bring Michael to help purchase and install a new one and haul the old one away. The last one lasted 16 years, so if this one is similar, it will make it to our mid 80s. Michael smashed his elbow carrying one of them on the stairs, but it seemed to get better with that wonderful stuff I bought from the Monday market guy in Spain, as well as immediate ice and a mom kiss. He'll be sore for a couple days though. Food: 7:45 am 58 g chocolate croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 7 May

Very much enjoyed the Judy Collins concert last night at the Grand. Eventful night: the watch woke me up around 11:30 three times to let me know I had an important message, and it seemes it was just referring to a text from Lisa to thank me for the gift card and coming to her dinner. Took a bit to get back to sleep after being rudely awakened. Toward morning, thought my congestion had broken to a runny nose, and it turned out to be a bloody nose. Watch also said my temperature was high in the night. Food: 7:45 am 57 g chocolate croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 5 May

Choir SongFest went fine last night. Ate too many goodies at the reception, and the scale reflected it this morning. Appointment with Dr. Manzon this morning to talk about the bone density test and how I will respond to it. Dinner this evening with old PCHS friends Linda Weitz, Deb P-J, and Jennifer to celebrate her retirement with Lisa Kujawa. Food: 7:55 am 79 g chocolate filled croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 4 May

Need to bake this morning for the SongFest reception tonight. Another beautiful day after a beautiful weekend. Glad we made good use of it hiking at the Ice Age and then at Eau Claire Dells. Food: 7:45 am 111 g black currant paczki, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 3 May

Great day yesterday with the Cultural Fest in the morning and an abundant wildflower hike at IAT in the afternoon. Cantor today, which for some reason was hard to remember. Busy week ahead with choir SongFest, dinner for Lisa's retirement, and Judy Collins concert. Mass next Saturday with the choir as well. Food: 7:45 am Kouign amann, 106 g blackberries, coffee