Wed 22 Jul

Enjoyed visiting with James yesterday. This evening is the farewell dinner for Pia at Amber Grill. I work til 5:15 so I'll be a tad late with walking home to get the car, but Janet knows I'll be coming. Managed to enter my hours worked through yesterday on Workday without too much grief. Food: 7:55 am 58 g raspberry kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 21 Jul

James is going to stop by this afternoon for a visit. Will be nice to have some time to talk with him since he was quite spread out at the reception after the concert. I work a morning shift today, 8-12:30. Settling in to the rhythm of the week now at the store, so much quieter. Had a chance to chat with Grazzia yesterday and get to know her a bit. Food: 6:20 am 103 g raspberry kringle, 106 g blackberries, Dolce Gusto cafe au lait

Mon 20 Jul

Off to an 8 am shift today, and tomorrow as well. Other days vary from afternoon shifts to later morning times. Today should just be selling as hopefully all items are out and appropriately priced. I was able to pull up the finalized schedule on Leo's laptop and take a picture with my phone, so I believe I have the accurate hours now. I will stop bugging all and sundry to send me the schedule and just accept that this is a fairly unprofessional year. Food: 6:25 am 60 g raspberry kringle, 103 g blackberries, Dolce Gusto coffee

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