my journey, destination unknown
Today is National Rocky Road Day and Leave the Office Early Day. Up early to walk Phelix, clean, take care of things, exercise, and work. The girls got up and worked on various projects; Camille did a lot of studying and homework. In the afternoon, I started working on my scanning project. Rob got home…
Each year when summer approaches, I put together a list of all the projects I want to accomplish while school is out and activities are slower. And I always over-estimate the time that we will have to accomplish it all. “I’m not really traveling this summer; I’ll have lots of time!” While the house is…
Today is National Go Barefoot Day and World Milk Day and Flip a Coin Day. Spent most of the day “filing”. Taking care of all my tasks. Phenix needed a walk at 7am; Michael’s mom ran by across the street and shouted “Hi Phelix!” My boy is a Decaturite. I took care of things and…
Create, Project 45, and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. May’s main theme was Volunteering. I worked on updating…
Today is National Macaroon Day. Up early to work. Chloe had a friend over to hang out. Camille worked on homework. I relaxed a little in the afternoon. Chloe made cookies. Rob took the girls to a trivia night at My Parents Basement. #BestDayEver #day0247
Today is Memorial Day and Ice Cream Freezer Patented and National Mint Julep Day. Up early to work and get ready for the cleaners. Vanessa came over; the kids all hung out while I took care of various projects. In the afternoon, Chloe went to Glenlake Pool. Rob, Camille, and I went to Target to…
Still slowly getting back up to speed. Perhaps I’ll have time for one of these celebrations. But probably not…. Coming up this week: 30: Memorial Day and Ice Cream Freezer Patented and National Mint Julep Day 31: National Macaroon Day June: 1: National Go Barefoot Day and World Milk Day and Flip a Coin Day…
Today is National Biscuit Day and Paper Clip Day and International Coq Au Vin Day. Up early to read and take care of things around the house. Rob and Chloe went kayaking, but had trouble starting the car and then lost Chloe’s boat. Camille went to the festival with Josh. I went to volunteer. Anna…
I miss being out on the trail. It will be fall again soon, right?
Today is Amnesty International and National Hamburger Day. Up early to take care of things. Barbara and I took Phelix on a walk around the square, then Rob and Chloe bought pastries for breakfast. Barbara and Camille went shopping for fabric. I went to volunteer at the arts festival. Barbara and Camille brought home lunch…
Today is National Wig Out Day and National Grape Popsicle Day and Sunscreen Day. Up early to make waffles for Chloe’s last day of middle school. Cleaning, work, then Barbara arrived – Phelix was SOO happy. We walked down to Renfroe. The ceremony was quite long, then there were crowds of people headed into the…
While in Memphis, Beale Street is an obvious place to visit. We arrived just as police were closing the street, which made for some nice photo opportunities….
Today is Sally Ride Day and National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. In the late morning, I went to the Red Cross; there was a lot to do, so I didn’t get home until late in the afternoon. Camille had a few friends over, so I hid…
Today is International Geek Pride Day/Towel Day and National Wine Day and National Tap Dance Day and National Brown-Bag-It Day. Up early and on top of Arabia by 7am. Phelix and I did both the summit and Mountain Lake Trail. Back at home, I cleaned up the mess left by the rest of the family,…
November is the “Files/Finances” month in my Happiness Project. In 2013, 2014, and 2015, I’ve spent a LOT of time organizing my paper files, my computer files, my iTunes, my email, and more. We’ve written a will. I created health histories for me and the girls. I created academic files for the girls. We’ve gathered…
Today is First Morse Code Message Sent. Up early to get the girls going, clean, walk the dog, and work. I ended up working all day, only taking a few short breaks. Camille brought her friends home with her to make cookies; they stayed until 8:30, so I never had the chance to make dinner….
Today is World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day. Up early. Instead of my usual morning boring tasks. I chose to take the dog to the mountain for a hike. When we got home, we did all the morning chores and then got to work. So many hours ahead that I can’t even count. When…
Still slowly getting back up to speed. Perhaps I’ll have time for one of these celebrations. But probably not…. Coming up this week: 23: World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day Try to be like the turtle – at ease in your own shell. – Bill Copeland 24: First Morse Code Message Sent I would…
Today is Buy-A-Musical Instrument Day and National Vanilla Pudding Day and Chardonnay Day and National Wig Out Day. Up early. Decided my time was best spent heading to the mountain. Phelix and I went for a hike and to the store before anyone else had gotten up. I cleaned the house and made breakfast. The…
I just love the colors we get when dyeing eggs with cabbage, turmeric, and beets!