Seems I forgot to hit publish last night, what an odd couple of days. There has been what looks like a horrific stream of deaths of late among my friends and family. From pets to parents and grandparents, friends and loved ones, I ache for their losses and pray they find a way to mourn and celebrate these souls.
Is there anything quite as sweet (or long) as the Friday before a long weekend? I accomplished a great deal today.
My son Jake, whose name turns into Kale if my right hand is not positioned correctly on the keyboard (quite a trendy name it would be), has to go to Vancouver to look at places to rent as he will be moving there soon for work. I am head in the sand over this at the moment. I did think to ask him if he had a mask which he didn’t and was concerned. I prepped a baggy with two fresh ones and another bag for dirty. After I wrote the words I noticed the pictures I had inadvertently chosen to mark.
When he stopped to pick them up on his lunchbreak I got him to help me take the mattress out to my tent trailer so I can set it up as my staycation spot. It was a lovely and active Airbnb the end of last summer. Now it will be my escape. After we were done I broke my protocol and hugged him. Twice, for a long time each. I cried and didn’t want to let go. It wasn’t maudlin or clingy, just Mom and son moment.
I finished some big projects for work and that is always satisfying on a Friday. Took paperwork and swapped it out at the office and brought home a big red plant pot with a papyrus that hadn’t survived so I could plant something that would thrive in it. Sown deep in the dirt are some of the ashes of Jackie’s daughter Lena. Ever since Jackie’s stroke nothing has stayed alive in that pot where once it was a showpiece. It’s all coincidence I am sure but odd timing.
Also did an order online and curbside pickup at Home Depot. It was pretty well organized, took a bit of time as I am pretty sure the order got picked as I waited although I had placed it yesterday. I am happy for the option thought and now I have what I need to trim out the inside of the window. I am not a finishing carpenter, always prefered taking it to lock up and walking away but I am looking forward to doing something that doesn’t involve a screen.
I watched some saved sitcoms and then the special about Garry Marshall this evening. He really had an incredible career and life. What a legacy.
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