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I would be happy in Arizona. I don't mind 90 in the shade, even with humidity, I bet it felt great there!

I snuck up on myself for another project and managed to get my bed dismantled, the old giant rug rolled up, and the new one made of those carpet tiles put in place! It took me 6 hours and I am wiped out. That mattress weighs a ton! And lots of working in stages. Roll the rug one way, put half the rug down, roll it the other way... I'm happy with how it turned out.

You might be happy in AZ, DD. It was 95 today and the threat of monsoon thunderstorms this evening. I actually sat outside in the shade during a few of my breaks and it wasn't unpleasant.

Tomorrow is a workman day. I'm getting my a/c serviced before summer and the blinds guy is coming to change out the one bum motor. I need to put painters tape on the floor to mark where the sectional goes so they get it back in the right place. It's too big for me to move alone.

I think that's it. Need to go rustle up some dinner. Take care all. Can't wait to hear about Pep's trip. Such a guy. Imagine how much we women would have talked about the packing process. And he just seemed to do it with no fretting!

Way to go on all your gallery sales!

Safe travels! Excited to hear trip updates!

Love the friend's little grandsons proclamation about loving Aruba. Kids endorsements come from such a true place. If only we could always connect with these moments of joy with such spontaneity. I remember popping a Rolling Stones CD into the player and 3 year old son chimed in from the backseat, I like this bouncy music! Welcome to the joy of rhythm and blues little one :)

Peps is on his way to a deferred dream trip!!! So happy it's on at last.

Diane, at the rate you are selling your art, you may no longer be retired. Maybe from practicing law but not from art creation.

Yes, still practicing boundaries with my parents so as not to self emulate. There were several conversations started where I had to say, You can not talk to me about this (each one trying to tell me how the other ruined their dreams) or you can't talk to about this with me anymore, it's done. (Sale of the Florida house, with the new twist, we didn't think you wanted it. ). And you're right Diane, my brother pointed out that plans can be made, but it doesn't mean it will happen. The plan in motion is to turn the living room/dining room area into a 1st floor bedroom and sitting area. The kitchen and family room stay the same. My Dad is desperate to be done with the full flight of stairs, and rightly so. My Mom has a stairlift, but it's looking real scary when she goes to sit down in the seat while at the top of the stairs. The only way for this to happen is to throw out the hoarded stuff, and get rid of some furniture. I think they want this first floor sleeping area enough to let it go forward, but I'm sure not smoothly. Here's hoping ...

Talk about smooth though, we got the power washer going today. The deck furniture looks amazing! I can't believe how clean the fabric seats and backs look. It's chilly and windy, so we only did a few chairs, but hopefully it will be warmer at the end of the week. I can see how addicting this can be. Have to keep reminding myself, don't let perfection be the enemy of good.

64 degrees tomorrow, boo! The end of May and June used to be so warm. Now the fall is warmer and longer than it used to be. Lucky me, I will be able to take advantage of the autumn season more fully.

I'm enjoying the orange chicken from Costco. There are less caloric ways to get some protein, but I'm okay with it, because this I can eat, and I need avenues to get more protein in.

The last week begins tomorrow. And it turns out my very first day of retirement will be attending a No Kings rally on Saturday. My new career as an activist? It's not such a flex to peacefully protest in Minnesota. Our State Troopers are on scene and I trust them to protect all, both protesters and counter protesters. I hope it is the same around the country on Saturday. Peaceful protest is the right of all.