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No weight this morning as I was up far too early. But yesterday I was down 1.5 from the day before (203.4). I'm sure it will take a couple of days to get back into my normal comfort range.

I'm sitting on a plane ready to head off to Seattle to evaluate a litter of pups. I changed my return flight so I don't have to spend the night. I'll get home around 1 AM, as long as there are no delays. Still better than coming home tomorrow, IMO. Sadly, there was a fare change, but the seat is in first class, so I will get to enjoy that perk.

I was pretty darn cranky yesterday. After some consideration, I was able to understand the root of the crankiness. Not much I can do about it immediately, but the recognition alleviated feeling overly cranky. Basically, with all the alone time driving back from Ohio, I had a lot of thinking time. My crankiness stems from the evaluation of the life that is in the past, cannot be changed, and must be accepted (e.g. goals not realized, the plusses and deltas choices made, things that influenced how I lived my life thus far, wondering if different influences/choices would have changed outcomes, etc...). Also, not really knowing how to begin "writing" this next chapter of my life.

I feel somewhat foolish for even mentioning this. I'm so fortunate to be able to retire. Not everyone has that luxury. I know that. Yet, having this privilege doesn't eliminate the unsettled feelings. I know I will manage to resolve and quiet my thinking, but for now I have to accept the process.

My visit with dad yesterday was challenging for me. I'm glad he was talkative and I'm thrilled that he still knows who I am, but WOWZA, his mind works in new and baffling ways. Yesterday I mentioned my upcoming trip to Minnesota. I'm guessing that triggered something that caused his mind to latch on to traveling. As I was preparing to leave I told him about my dinner plans with Ron, BFF and Kathryn (who he has known since she was 4 years old). He asked if there was room in the car for him, too. I asked if he wanted to go out to dinner with us. He said no, but he had hoped that my load would have been less so I could get him over the border with less hassle. He regaled me with his story about the horrible delays suffered at the border due to the inspections and having to be moved from one bus to another bus and the hours it took to process all the old people from the busses. Once he was done I walked with him back to his apartment. I asked him if I could get him a book, a magazine or a puzzle. He replied, "No, I think I'll sit here and watch you pack." Sigh... So I cheerfully said, "Oh, I've already done all my packing. I'm all set for my travels." I got him his chocolate (my parting ritual with him) and as I was walking out the apartment door he asked me if the locked big double hallway doors led directly to the airport gates. I told him no, that there was still a bit of a way to the airport. Again, lucky to have my dad still here at 96, but all the same, it's not easy either. I am grateful that he lives in a place that offers such good care. I am grateful that 90% of the time, he is happy and content.

Well, the flight happened and I didn't get to push submit prior to take off. Now I'm in Seattle. More tomorrow. Happy weekend everyone!!!!

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i didn't get my hair done yesterday because my stylist forgot to change the appointment in her book. Not a long drive but I could have done something like yoga with the time. She sent me a txt later telling me that it might have been a good thing because the water went off in the building. Having foils for highlighting in my hair with no way to rinse it out would not have been good. Instead I food shopped, put away the stuff from the Mary Poppins bag, and put the bathroom back together (we had it painted). Fun night out with friends. I have missed them!

Now that my bathroom is painted non-gray I can see that the tone on the cabinets was grayish as is the bathtub. So now I have to think about what to do about that. My handyman can paint the cabinets but I think I would need a bathtub refinisher to do the tub. That's a pain, but then it would all look put together.

Not sure what we will do today. Like every other day there is the threat of thunderstorms but it looks like it is clearing. Hopefully we can get in a Justice walk (note to self - put on bug spray), followed by water aerobics. We have a dinner dance at the Beach Club tonight.

Have a sonorous Saturday!

Last art fair? Hopefully you will sell a lot!

LOL, the first and only time I went to a Chiropractor, I was so startled when they adjusted my back I involuntarily screamed. I thought it felt just awful. So I guess it's not for me. I've done a lot of PT though. May have to again. I see how mobility slips away, so I'll keep trying to solve this puzzle of the sore hip.

122.4. Ice cream is working. The risotto with cream, butter and Parmesan cheese might have helped as well!

leaving soon to go set up for the art fair. It is hot, hot, hot! Chance of some storms with possible high wind gusts. Hope my tent will be okay!

Those glitches don't sound fun at all Liz. You are a trooper! Justice too for having to stay inside waiting for dinner!

DD, I am tempted to buy from other vendors but if it is busy like Door County was, I won't have time to peruse much.