Sun 31 May

First five months of the year are already done. Truly does go ever faster as you get older. Fr. Steve's last day today. Food: 7:45 am 99 g blueberry cheese pastry, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 30 May

Going down to Madison today to have lunch with daughter and get some erranding in. M/T have a list for Trader Joe's and I need to restock string cheese. Food: 7:55 am Raspberry croissant, 105 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Fri 29 May

Pleasant weather continues, with a feel of summer. Might go to Taylor's bookstore this noon to meet a gubenatorial candidate. Food: 7:50 am 72 g cinnamon roll, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 28 May

They snuck us in for an oil change later this morning, which is good because we're about 2000 miles over the recommendation. Will be busy with Bootstrap at 1 and an OBT board meeting at 5, but we have leftover WheelHouse pizza for dinner so no problem. Food: 7:50 am 92 g cinnamon roll, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 27 May

Feels like summer. Finally get a haircut today. Most welcome, as it feels quite long. Food: 7:55 am 107 g caramel pecan roll, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 26 May

Will be spending the afternoon with Leone today while Mick gets his second (and hopefully final) surgery. Not sure if it's for his eyes or his varicose veins. Scale is going up again, so time to start getting serious about watching food and exercise. Going out for beer and pizza after hiking yesterday was not "getting serious". Food: 7:45 am 110 g caramel pecan roll, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 25 May

It's Memorial Day! Nothing specific planned today, but do need to get the herbs planted and the tomatoes repotted. Sooner is better than later. Food: 7:50 am 80 g cardamom roll, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 24 May

A very nice week in Door County to start off spring. The trees there visibly leafed out more over our week, and the cherry blossoms went from a very few to full bloom by the end of the week. We had one incredibly sunny, warm day last Saturday, and a couple of decent sunny days mid week. Some clouds and light rain, but managed to get out almost every day for at least a short hike. The sunny day was our wildflower hike with Jane and Julie, and we did Door Bluff Headlands that afternoon as well. We hiked other days at Peninsula, two days in different sections of Newport, the Ridges, Ellison Bluff. Good hiking all around and some lovely wildflowers in a variety of places. Saw one wooded section filled brim-full of trilliums that Mary and Ron alerted us to. Ate at a wide variety of places. Identified many birds, especially warblers, with Merlin, though I only caught glimpses of them moving too quickly to see. Food: 8:00 am 110 g cardamom roll, 106 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Fri 15 May

Forgot to charge my Apple watch yesterday with the early morning for the conference and it died around 5 am, but thankfully was able to be fully recharged. Conference was quite good, especially the video of the Ishpeming family that lost their son to suicide, "Do It for Daniel". Also really liked listening to Dr. Chris Carr, Packer team psychologist. Heading up to Door County this morning for a week, including Ridges programming. Food: 7:55 am 76 g cheese babka, 99 g blackberries, coffee, collagen powder

Wed 13 May

Realized that I have the Mental Health conference in Wausau tomorrow, so I can't do laundry and prepare for Door Co. Need to get a head start today. Feeling a little rushed already. Food: 8:00 am 80 g cheese babka, 100 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 12 May

Had a surprise visit from Axel last night. I had missed the text he sent on Thursday to say he was coming, so when he texted at 1:30 to say he'd be here around 7:00, it was a surprise. He had rented a car to take a friend to Chicago early on Tuesday, so he thought he'd use the opportunity to come and see us. We grilled chicken after he arrived and visited a bit before heading to bed. He hadn't been sure if he would stay over or drive back that night, but he was very tired so he decided to sleep and get up around 3 am to be back in time to pick up his friend in Madison at 6:30. I woke up just before 4 am to use the bathroom, and I saw a light in his room and his car was still here. I had to work to get a response from him as he had laid back down for "5 more minutes" and was out like a light. I roused him and sent him on his way. Food: 8:05 am 78 g cheese babka, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 11 May

Short week before heading to Door County on Friday. Feels springlike outside today, with sunshine. I hope we're finally done with snow and frigid temps, but being Wisconsin, one never knows. Food: 8:00 am 68 g chocolate croissant, 102 g blackberries, coffee

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

Sat 2 May

Off to the Cultural Fest this morning, should be fun. Nice to wake up to sunshine today; it has been somewhat cloudy for a few days. Might even hit 60° today. Food: 7:50 am 126 g black currant paczki, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 1 May

Cultural Fest tomorrow; looking forward to it. Today Body Pump and laundry. Sun is shining through some clouds, temp at 36° this morning. Waiting yet for spring to make its way here to stay. Food: 7:55 am 109 g plum paczki, 106 g blackberries, coffee