I have an appointment with a new doctor tomorrow at a location I have not been. I am not familiar with the area. I am not an anxious person normally. It surfaces when I have a new place to go and am unfamiliar with the parking arrangements. I made the choice to Google the address, and it indicated there is a parking lot.

Much appreciated.

Jules was here for Thanksgiving. She knew I was advised to use my right arm as little as possible due to a tendon problem. She was insisting on doing everything I normally do to prepare for guests. I appreciated her care.

I advised her to not get in my way!

Carrie made arrangements to spend the day with Isaac and Ari. She said she is wanting to spend as much time with them as she can. We are all aware Isaac will be leaving for college in the fall.

Less physical access coming up.

I understand Ari’s Creative Writing teacher mentioned dying hair pink to acknowledge breast cancer awareness month. Ari created a strand of pink In his hair. I will see him next weekend.

What might he have by then?

Last night, five of us had dinner together. Three of us were from Detroit and went to Mumford High School. We talked about the resurgence of Detroit, the athletic teams, and how magnificent homes are in many areas. At this time, I want to apologize to our two friends. We were quite central in our focus.

It was a meaningful conversation.

We all met at our rental in Cazadera to celebrate Carrie’s birthday. We did this once before for my birthday almost three years ago. It is a very special time. We make meals together, play games, use the hot tub, walk in the woods, and talk.

I love being with these people.

The family was sitting outside around a fire built by Isaac and Adam. It was so relaxing. When it was time to go inside, Isaac asked me if he should end the fire. I encouraged him to. Then Ari asked to participate. Watching the interaction between the two was intriguing and inspirational. They did not approach it the same way, but they respected the other’s actions.

Proud Nana.

I decided to make a Banana Bundt cake for Carrie’s birthday. I found a recipe, and based on umpteen years of baking, decided to substitute a bit. When the cake came out of the oven, my thought was that I did not know how it tasted, but it was very pretty. I cooled it briefly in the pan and then inverted it onto the rack to cool it completely. It kept getting smaller. I picked up the rack, and the cake was dribbling out. Pretty on top, but it hadn’t baked.

Next recipe, without substitutions.

A member of a business group was doing a presentation. She was speaking; there was no powerpoint. There were 13 people at the meeting. I noticed that three stayed focused on the speaker during her talk. The others were looking at other monitors, looking down at their desks, or leaving their rooms altogether. Why does this group vote to keep meeting by Zoom? Disrespectful.

I shall bring it up next week at our in-person meeting.

My plan today, a Saturday, is to water my outdoor plants and do the laundry. I do not see clients on most Saturdays. I deliberated on how to spend my day. I contemplated going to the outlet mall. I have not been there in a very long time. I reflected on all of the stores, and nothing interested me. I am no longer a shopper.

Things change.