Was thrilled to be with my friends for dinner.  I became aware that our conversation was all about problems in the world and our own issues.  I asked if we could be more positive in our further discussion.  They agreed.

It turned out not to be easy.

As I left the house, Isaac asked me if I had any vacations planned for the remainder of the summer, I said no. When I got in my car, I reflected on how much my lifestyle has changed since the pandemic. I always traveled. However, with the airlines unreliable now, I choose to not be stuck in a city due to a cancellation.

Life has changed.

Harold, my three-year-old grandpuppy, came for a visit. One night he slept under the bed as there were fireworks from the stadium. Then there were fireworks a block away. The next night they were at the stadium again. He slept in the closet.

It’s not even July 4th yet. Does anyone care about the animals?

I am writing 200 postcards to another state to encourage people to vote in November. It beats feeling helpless or apprehensive about the election. The problem is writing so much. I hope people can read my handwriting.

I tried.

I went to an event on a ship that was going to be sailing for the evening. I do not stay at events, but I knew there was no exit until we returned to port. Fortunately, I sat next to a person I had never met before and we engaged in conversation the whole evening. Thanks, David.

People do matter.

I had booked a flight to Florida four months ahead. I was notified one month later that the airline was adding a second stop in each direction. Over fourteen hours each way.

Canceled the flight.

Highlight of the weekend: watched Dirty Dancing again. I don’t know how many times I have seen it, but I am still inspired and I still cry.

Oh, to dance like that!

Paul McCartney did a two-and-a-half-hour show twice in two adjacent days. He is 80 years old. I consider him a great role model!

Onward.

I have friends leaving for Germany in two days and the second stage of travel is unconfirmed. Delta is canceling 100 regular flights because they are short-staffed. I am flying Delta to Florida in September.

No anxiety.

Watching Isaac run a mile track race. I remember seeing him crawl, walk, run, ride different size bikes, play soccer, play baseball. He loves the physical. He welcomes the challenge.

I walk.