Sun 19 Jul

First day of Institute today. Hopefully Grazzia and Leo got the store whipped into shape last night as it wasn't public-ready when I left at 3:30 pm. Yesterday was a little frustrating as Grazzia had to play for a wedding in Green Bay and was only there briefly to talk with Leo. Caleb spent most of his time playing with the cash register like it was a vintage video game. Leo was not particularly directive, nor active in setting things up. I was still a bit miffed that they didn't tell me they weren't starting til 10, so I sat in the lobby for an hour (for which I don't imagine I can bill). I would much have preferred to come at 10 myself. Food: 7:50 am 63 g raspberry kringle, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sat 18 Jul

Today I am a working girl again, for about two weeks. Long shift today from 9-3:30, afternoon shift tomorrow, and every day next week. Saturday off to go to Madison to work out with Laura and errand, then a full week the following week. Food: 7:50 am 102 g rhubarb coffee cake, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Fri 17 Jul

Smoke looks a little less orange today, hopefully dissipating by noon but I'm not holding my breath. (Or rather, I am!) I seriously crave a breath of fresh air. Laura was up yesterday for James' concert, and she said the air quality was even worse in Madison. Her new office building has an a/c system that only uses outside air, so she got an email that the building had a haze inside as well. She was glad she came up and worked at the SentryWorld library lounge where she had quiet and a pretty atmosphere. Concert was great, and it was fun to see James again. Learned that he has been living in Arizona again since covid. A reminder of how far apart we have come that I had no idea he had moved from Pennsylvania. Food: 7:55 am 78 g rhubarb coffee cake, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Thurs 16 Jul

James is giving an organ concert at HSP tonight at 6:15. Both kids might possibly come. Laura said she'd probably drive back after, but possible she would be tired and stay over. Food: 7:50 am 40 g caramel apple pastry, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Wed 15 Jul

Last Spanish gathering at Pia's today before she moves to Maryland next week. OBT committee meeting after. Am passing on Body Pump so I don't have to wear sweaty gym clothes to the subsequent meetings and do three commitments in a row. Food: 7:45 am 48 g caramel apple pastry, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 14 Jul

Supposed to be in the 90s all week - oh, joy! When I was a kid, I would have loved it, but now not so much. I am actually okay with a/c staying on continuously. Food: 7:55 am 117 g blueberry cheese croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Mon 13 Jul

Another streak of hot is with us. Will probably go to visitation for Brad at 11 this morning to be done in time for OBT. Enjoyed Mother Jane's service and program to celebrate 15 years of ordination. Many folks I knew were present. Food: 7:55 am 119 g blueberry cheese croissant, 100 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder