Fri 21 Aug

The Thrivent presentation went well yesterday. We have 50 string bags filled with full-sized toiletries currently sitting in my back seat and trunk. I am going to suggest that we deconstruct the bags so people can just help themselves to the items they need at the time to make the gift last longer. Rainy morning so I may be doing my laundry with the dryer today. Delighted to have nothing else on the calendar, so I may be able to make a dent in packing today. Food: 7:45 am 92 g cherry almond kringle, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Thurs 20 Aug

Today is the day for the presentation to Thrivent and collecting the "goodie bags" full of toiletries for our neighbors from 5-6 at SentryWorld. Had a surprise coffee date with Sue Dimka yesterday afternoon. She is interested in volunteering at OBT and I think she'd be excellent. Food: 7:50 am 162 g cinnamon croissant, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Wed 10 Aug

Habla was postponed to this morning which is infinitely more convenient for me. Nice visit last night with Bagus, Fony, Axel, and his brother Evan. Hard to grasp that our "foreign student friends" have been married over 25 years already. Food: 7:50 am 120 g cinnamon croissant, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Tues 18 Aug

Finally getting my hair cut today. Feels like it grew extra or else she didn't cut it as short last time. Bagus and Fony and Axel are coming later this afternoon after I get home. I'm preparing a cold pasta salad we can have for dinner, perhaps with watermelon. I'll try to fit in a dessert, either a rhubarb crisp or just a batch of brownies, but there isn't much free time with Strong Bodies, Habla, and the hair appointment. A full Tuesday. Food: 7:55 am 68 g cherry almond kringle, 105 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Mon 17 Aug

Need to do a little housecleaning preparatory to Bagus and Fony's visit tomorrow. Will try to make a pasta salad and maybe a rhubarb crisp tomorrow. Food: 7:50 am 102 g cherry almond kringle, 105 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sun 16 Aug

Good workout with daughter yesterday and lunch at Weary Traveler. Weather continues warm but not excessively hot. Bagus and Fony will visit with Axel on Tuesday late afternoon. Food: 7:45 am 79 g cherry almond kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sat 15 Aug

Heading down to Madison to work out with daughter and errand. Still no word from Axel; I'll have to message him today to find out if we're getting together this weekend. Food: 7:25 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Pecan Crunch cereal, 1/2 c skim milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder