Carrie went to visit Jules this weekend. I cherish the relationship my kids have with each other. They spent time with Jason and Saundra, cousins visiting from Chicago.

Wonderful when families love each other.

I was going to a wedding and wearing a dress I had not worn since Erik and Ellen’s wedding 22 years ago. Erik asked me to take a picture so he could see me in the dress. I told him I always forget to take pictures. He suggested I stand up to protest the marriage during the ceremony, assuring me someone would take my picture. Before the service, I asked someone to do so.

Erik got his picture.

I went for my annual checkup. All is good. As usual, it began with weight and height. I can’t believe I have shrunk another ½ “. I do believe it, but I told my kids to shoot me if I ever am not able to see over the steering wheel.

Increased anxiety.

I order books from the library. Three became available at the same time. I was not able to extend any of them. I usually read at night.

I am reading whenever I can during the day.

Ari came over. We went to a Chinese restaurant and shared our meals. We watched Ordinary People, my favorite movie, at my house. We talked.

A great blend.

That is the name of the school Erik has designed in SF. He took me to see the whole UCSF facility in the Mission area and the school under construction. I am so proud of him; he has pursued his passion for education and enhanced the lives of many students.

Go, Dude.

One business group finally gave up the one Zoom meeting we were having each month. We now meet in person every week. I am so eager to avoid Zoom meetings.

Onward.

The family went to the house in Cazadero. We sat by the creek with our feet in the water. It is a short walk from the house. We had some conversation. We simply sat surrounded by beauty and peacefulness.

True relaxation.

Two friends and I have been meeting for lunch for years. Now it is alternating weeks. One of the women said she would not join us this week. The other woman did not show up. When I called, she had forgotten.

She is doing this more often.

Susan and Murphy, her dog, have been with me on my morning walks for a long time. They have accompanied me three days a week. They are moving to the east coast and I said goodbye today.

I am sad.