One of the things I am really having trouble with at this point in my life is how I seem to be slipping into the middle-aged-cliche-heavy-world. Is it simply a result of being born at the tail end of the baby-boom? Maybe it is just that there has been SUCH A SPOTLIGHT cast on this [...]

Yesterday was wonderful - spent most of it on the sailboat. It was a brisk but sunny day and we had it up to 6 1/2 knots (doesn’t sound like much; feels fast).
Early that morning we had what I will call the ‘mosquito massacre’. I had left a hatch open all night, as it was [...]

It might actually be summer! It is a warm, sunshiney day. Fits my mood perfectly.

About to head out to cut the grass in the backyard, then get cleaned up and go to Sailorboy’s house for a bonfire. I am really enjoying spending time with him, it is so low-pressure. Although he is a bit of a drama boy it is in an endearing way not a crazy-making way. However, [...]

Except for the chocolate chip cookies, not a bad day. I am just about to head out with the dog, it is late but we both need the fresh air. Another long day tomorrow. Sigh. omg I need a vacation.
So glad there are no snack-type foods in the house. One cannot binge satisfactorily on [...]

Road trip was great, even the ex-husband was happy. We had a good family outing, very congenial for all concerned. Son #1 was quite proud of himself, and rightly so, he has worked hard this past year. He started his summer job today, thank goodness.
I ran 6 km Sat and 6 km Sunday ( sorta [...]

It is finally sunny, albeit a bit cool, and I am trying to plough through the stuff on my desk before I take off for the rest of the week. I am now starting to regret the plan to be at my parents for the whole weekend, I would like some time to do a [...]

I have two more busy days ahead and then another road trip. Son #1’s convocation is down south on Thursday, and since he doesn’t have a passport, and with the new border rules, we can’t take the shortcut through Michigan. This leaves us with a 10 hour drive. So: one travel day, the ceremony, [...]