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.

Isaac’s first year at Oregon is over. He flies into Oakland on a Monday night and leaves early Tuesday for his job at Camp Tawonga. His parents are picking him up at the airport. I shall drive over and see him at the curb. A ten-minute drive for a hug and greeting

Worth it for sure.

It is the end of May and it has typically been warmer. I am wearing sweaters, using a blanket, and usually have a jacket. People are complaining.

Climate change