A Quick Update

Well, I had hoped to post my trip video but it is taking longer than usual......and I know you're waiting with bated breath!!  I have SO many photos, plus one of the guys set up a place online where we could all share photos, which means I have even more to consider! The actual process of putting them together in a slideshow is slow (for me) even though I love doing it. I now have other things kicking in so am going to have to take a break from it.

It's my fault. The first week and a half I was home I did nothing except the essentials - mail, bills, laundry, cooking, and just nesting with my sweet Rosie. I loved it! I think it was my resistance to returning to reality. It was when everything started to kink in - meetings, appointments, social activities - that I decided to also start my slideshow/video!! That was really what I wanted to do, but now things (Liberal Ladies newsletter, volunteer work, etc.) are happening that I have to do. My solution is to write a brief note today and then get busy on the newsletter, hoping that I can get back to my photos soon. 

While we were still on our trip, Tippy was contacted about teaching an OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) class about her Africa trips. She asked if I'd co-teach with her and, although I don't enjoy speaking to a group, I agreed, mostly because it will allow us to relive our trips! So, at some point, we will be working on another presentation.

For those of you who know Reyna, she is having her baby tomorrow (5/8). I'm taking her to lunch today before it all happens tomorrow. I'll also provide breakfast for Mr. Walzant and Nancy while she is in hospital, as well as visiting her when I can. She has been uncomfortable for weeks and will be happy to have it over. I hope all goes well.

Mini-owl

I haven't been a total hermit, I Thai-ed one on with Chris one evening at Thai Smile, which gave us a good chance to catch up. Tippy and Kieran got me out to an art show at Honey Horn, which was a great opportunity to enjoy nice weather. From there we went to Wild Birds for a  show-and-tell about owls, which was fascinating. The speaker was very good and even had three small, pygmy owls, which I didn't even know existed. The shop has two resident cats and one of the larger owls couldn't keep its eyes off the cat. It was fun to watch. 

Owl watching cat!

We have been having nice weather since our return but we aren't looking forward to the heat of summer. It's in the high 80s and pretty warm in the afternoons, but the mornings are very nice. That's when I try to give Rosie a longer walk.  Needless to say, I missed that girl. The house is also empty without Mama Mia. She always greeted me in the morning when I came into the kitchen for coffee. She was a head-butter so I would bend down and we would butt heads! It's only when someone, person or pet, is gone that you realize the many little things you miss about them. 

Unfortunately, our political situation did not improve in our absence. If anything, it is worse. I saw Tom Steyer when he was here and still was not convinced impeachment was the way to go, but now with Barr's behavior, I think it should be done. At least one party needs to stand up for law and order, checks and balances, moral integrity.....and for just doing the right thing. Even knowing that the Senate will not impeach trump, the case still needs to be made.  What a mess!

I know there was something else I wanted to tell you but, for the life of me, I can't think of it. A mind is a terrible thing to lose!! So, I guess I will leave you with an adorable photo of Rosie......or a photo of adorable Rosie!

She's on the verge of being naughty!