Thankful

The first part of my work day I was thankful for the help that I got from people. Most of the rest of the day I was helping with safety so people were thanking me and I got to say you're welcome. Here are some other happy things from today:

• Until the car gets fixed we are a one vehicle family. Zed brought me to work and Keziah picked me up. I'm happy that I was able to go to work. The rest of the week I'll be able to use the van.
• Our cat, Nanni, curled up next to Keziah on the comfy couch.

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Happy Spring!

Yesterday we drove 75 miles south where snow was scarce. Today, in the backyard, snow is not scarce, but it is definitely going away.  Happy first day of spring! Here are some happy things:

• Our cats are not lap cats. They will be near their people, walk over their people, but seldom do they rest on a lap. This morning Nanni jumped up onto my lap, remained there, getting scratched, for maybe ten seconds before jumping off. Progress.
• The temperatures are rising and there are other signs of spring. Prior to last week's snow storm I found a few plants that were coming up. I am happy to say that they weathered the storm with no obvious ill effects.

• I also noticed two crocuses that have broken through. I have a huge amount of yard work that I should be doing, but I’m not there yet.

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Colors

Keziah, Zed, Gideon, and I all traveled to Massachusetts to help a friend move. As we drove south there was less snow and more signs of spring. 

No snow at our friend's new home.

I was reminded of many years ago when I drove with my two children (Keziah and Bel) and my mother to Washington DC one spring to see the cherry blossoms. In NH the leaves hadn't opened yet but as we drove south things got more and more green. It was lovely and a happy memory. Now my mother is gone and I am a grandmother. Here are some happy things from today:

• My current position in the SCA is being the Baroness of Stonemarche. My task for today was to paint the bathroom. It turns out that the last time our friend moved, the previous Baron helped by painting the bathroom. It was a memory she shared with me while helping me paint around a light fixture.
• The bathroom was yellow, and now it is pink. I think I did okay getting it painted. Sometimes our happy things have to do with helping others be happy or relieving their stress. The pictures don't do a good job of showing the colors accurately.

• We went out for ice cream on the way home. I got cake batter flavored with rainbow sprinkles. It was sweet and colorful.

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Garb Schola

Today was an SCA event called Garb Schola. It was a day filled with classes that were themed around creating clothing for SCA purposes. Here are some happy highlights:

• Seeing the mountains on the drive to and from the event.

• Getting to hear stories from a friend about the early days in the SCA.
• Learning about fabric and how durable it can be throughout the years. Apparently cats like to shred gauze fabric.
• Helping out with kitchen cleanup.  
• Just being able to spend time with Keziah and friends.

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

For St. Patrick’s Day I wore green and wished the few people I saw a happy day. Other than that it was a normal Friday for me. I walked (inside), napped, and played Minecraft. Other happy things:

• We had macaroni and cheese for dinner. It was not what I expected when I woke from my nap, but it was very welcome.
• I pretty much always wear two pairs of socks. Two pairs means more cushioning and supposedly less chance to blister. It isn’t perfect but I am used to it now and find it very comfortable. Today they were both St. Patrick’s Day themed.

• Proof of life and green selfie:

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Nap Day

The not so good news from today is that the car is broken and it will be expensive to fix. It isn't quite enough to buy a replacement car instead, I don't think, but it is close. All things considered, it could have been worse. Some happy things for today:

• A friend made corned beef and cabbage for an early St. Patrick's Day meal and shared some with us. It was good, and we have thoughtful friends. 
• Apparently, March 13th was National Napping Day.  For me, Thursdays are nap days. I slept hard this afternoon and I'm still tired. Thankfully, the family made sure I got up for dinner. We had a nice meal at the table. Keziah has been busy cleaning and downsizing things, like the table area, and the house is looking great. I wish I had her energy!
• Keziah has been finding things while cleaning.  Yesterday she found $10, today she found my bag with my coloring book and pencils.  She also found a puzzle that I might do soon.  
  

Nanni!
She is wondering why I am pointing a phone at her again!

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Ides of March

The photo memories that popped up today are reminding me of when I was trying to make hats. It makes me want to try again. Here are some happy things from today:

• Last night the snow was pretty in the dark.

• According to the internet, we got seventeen inches of snow with yesterday's storm. Other parts of the state got over three feet! Wow. I'm glad we didn't get that much and we had electricity the whole time.
• I spent much of the afternoon sitting in a car repair shop waiting to find out why the car started sounding like it was falling apart. Keziah came to get me so we can leave the car for more work. I'm really happy that this didn't happen yesterday in the middle of the snowstorm or a few weeks ago when Keziah’s van was getting worked on.
• Because it is the Ides of March I was greeted by a friend with “Happy stabby stabby day!” and Keziah got pizza from Little Caesars.  The silliness of my family and friends is a good thing.

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.