Sun 24 Aug

Seems strange to just be home on the weekend, so maybe we'll go out and hike the Ice Age Trail today. Scored a lot of veg at the Farmer's market yesterday - getting into high harvest season. Food: 8:00 am 103 g apple butter danish, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 23 Aug

Did my stint at the Bluegrass festival yesterday. Long time to sit, even though I could get up every hour to get my steps. Music was good, nothing outstandsing but fine. No plans for the weekend. Food: 7:55 am 74 g strawberry rhubarb pastry, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 22 Aug

Today I help man the WPR table at Bluegrass Fest in Rosholt from noon to five. No plans as yet for the weekend. Food: 7:50 am 84 g strawberry rhubarb pastry, 108 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 21 Aug

Had fun at Central Waters Music Trivia, and we tied for first place even with just the two of us. The homework I did on the internet made all the difference as we knew a couple of pretty obscure questions. Back to Bootstrap today. Food: 7:55 am 84 g strawberry rhubarb pastry, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 20 Aug

Central Waters music trivia tonight - must remember to study. Spend some time with Leone this afternoon while Mick visits a financial counselor. Food: 7:55 am 78 g strawberry rhubarb pastry, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 19 Aug

Have an extra sub shift at Bootstrap this afternoon. Enjoying the return to more moderate weather with cooler nights for sleeping. Food: 8:00 am 84 g strawberry rhubarb pastry, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 18 Aug

Get to have coffee with my Bootstrap buds this morning after a long hiatus. Sleeping was cool again last night, most welcome. Something on the schedule every day this week. Food: 7:50 am 97 g TJs cinnamon roll, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 17 Aug

Glory! The bedroom was 10 degrees cooler most of the night and down to 71° by morning. Heaven to sleep under covers again! Nice trip to Madison yesterday even if daughter wasn't available. Got the erranding done that we wanted. Did have to drive down in pouring rain and wind until past Westfield, and some around Portage on the drive home as well. We have a nice, clean car. Food: 8:10 am 74 g TJs cinnamon roll, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 16 Aug

Yet another hot day. Tried Michael's old air conditioner in the bedroom window last night, but it didn't help keep the room cool. Will turn the level up higher tonight if needed. By the time we get it figured out, it will be cool again and we won't need it. Food: 8:00 am 84 g strawberry rhubarb pastry, 108 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 15 Aug

Free weekend ahead, somewhat unusual of late. I believe Bob has to usher on Sunday, but otherwise unscheduled. Just Body Pump and laundry for me today. Food: 7:55 am 79 g strawberry rhubarb pastry, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 14 Aug

Delightfully cooler morning, even managed to use both sheet and wool blanket for awhile in the night! Food: 8:00 am 78 g almond kringle, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 13 Aug

Slightly cooler this morning, but not by much. Back to Body Pump this morning, should be fun. Hopefully not too sore in the aftermath. Food: 7:55 am 74 g almond kringle, 111 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 12 Aug

I'll sure be ready for cooler sleeping weather any time. Just not so pleasant to lay in bed and not be able to fully relax due to being too warm. Haven't yet heard back from my new massage lady regarding my appointment today. Hope it goes through. Would be nice to have all the kinks worked out. Food: 7:55 am 97 g cherry cheese danish bread, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 11 Aug

Less oppressively hot, though still humid. Still hard to keep the bedroom cool for sleeping, but not quite as much so. We were able to take a pleasant walk at Schmeeckle yesterday afternoon - felt really good. Food: 8:00 am 107 g cherry cheese danish bread, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 10 Aug

Really nice day in Madison yesterday. Got to spend a little extra time with Laura, lunching at the Fresh Bite Cafe and then wandering through the Fresh Mart attached international grocery store. Had the best gyro ever at the cafe due to the plethora of fresh veg on top in addition to well-seasoned meat and tzatziki. Got all our erranding done, and the storms missed us so we weren't plagued by rain and thunderstorms. Food: 7:55 am 120 g cherry cheese danish bread, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 9 Aug

Going down to Madison today to lunch with Laura at a new place, FreshBite, attached to a new international grocery that we'll explore after eating. Will be very good to see her after a lengthy time without, and also need errands in Madison. Food: 7:55 am Apple turnover, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 8 Aug

Today is supposed to be a little hotter and more humid than yesterday - Whoopie! I decided to skip the gym this morning, because if I don't go out for a long walk early, I won't go out all day. Decided to keep the A/C on as even the indoor humidity was insufferable yesterday. Ah, summer! Food: 7:55 am 93 g Kwikery glazed cinnamon roll, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 7 Aug

Been hotter for sleeping again, with lower sleep quality as a result. Good news is the Lyme rash is fading considerably after only 3 days of Doxycyline. Doctor would not be likely to be able to diagnose it from across the room anymore. Food: 8:00 am 120 g frosted cinnamon roll, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 6 Aug

Found a room at the Lullabi-Inn in Egg Harbor for my birthday weekend in Door Co. Looking forward to it. Food: 8:00 am Cherry turnover, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 5 Aug

All week we should see 80s and some sunshine. Some higher humidity is less welcome, but inevitable. Got my second shingles vaccine yesterday along with my prescription for doxycyline to combat the Lyme's disease. The Urgent care doc took one look at my rash and just asked which pharmacy I use. Hopefully it won't cost me an arm and a leg for having to go through Urgent Care, but there really was no other alternative to be treated right away. Food: 8:00 am Cherry turnover, 100 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 4 Aug

A week of mostly sunshine and 80s ahead, and a more normal schedule to get back on track. Need to contact the doctor this morning re: getting an antibiotic for the probable Lyme's disease and pray for no serious consequences for waiting so long to get treatment. Food: 8:00 am 130 g frosted cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 3 Aug

No more Suzuki, just have to battle through posting my hours. Strange bite? mark on my chest isn't going away. May have to give in and have someone look at it. No symptoms to be worrisome, but it shouldn't be there after a week. Food: 8:00 am Kwik Trip chocolate creme-filled long john, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 2 Aug

No more 5:30 am mornings for awhile! Still have to work at the store from 12-3 to close down, but then I'm done til next year, always assuming they ask me to return. If not, I wouldn't be broken-hearted. I cantor this evening at 5 pm, and Bob ushers tomorrow morning so our Sunday isn't completely free. Food: 7:55 am 129 g Kwikery frosted persian, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 1 Aug

Blessedly cooler weather continues, including for sleeping. Last day of ASI store being open. Last day of getting up at 5:30 am. Tomorrow we close and pack up the store, and then I rush off to church to cantor. Food: 6:40 am 110 g Costco cinnamon butter loaf, 102 g blackberries, coffee