Ok, I realize at this point I owe an update so massive, it's ridiculous.

School: Got out on 22 June, super late. Two took his senior pictures that same day. We got his proofs in early July and sucked it up to order a couple, despite the ridiculous price tag for senior pics, so we could complete the set of school photos we have in one of those ( Read more... )

Gacked from spiffikins:

1. Did you catch COVID-19? If yes, when, and was it bad?
To the best of my knowledge, I did not have it. I know I’ve been really careful, but still - I also was fully aware that masks and handwashing and 6’ distances aren’t 100% foolproof.

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Some positive or amusing things among all the cruddiness.

*Two things from FB friends:


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Had my colonoscopy this morning. This was a routine check-in, since it had been over 10 years since my last (thankfully having been in remission for nearly the entire time). I went into it resigned but not particularly stressed; sure it's not exactly FUN, but it's never been more than a hassle, honestly.

( More hassle than usual this go-around, though. )

Last week: library, subbing (Thurs/Fri), travel meeting (more on that in a min), oversleeping (yikes). Long weekend was spent on many errands, some baking, and, honestly, I don't even know what else. Will had to work - it was technically his first week of summer schedule (Fridays off) but they were doing a big system upgrade of some sort, so he ( Read more... )

Carrie Fisher's in the ICU after a heart attack on a flight, George Michaels is dead, one of my BIL's best friends via WoW - her house burned down two days ago ... it's a lot of somber news for a holiday.

Speaking of - JKR had a lovely Christmas message for everyone who is struggling this holiday with difficult times. <3 I, too, wish all of you ( Read more... )

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This weekend, R&K came to visit us and help us at our house for a change. Even before they got here, we were already on our way to having a productive weekend, but WITH them here, it was even better. I am so SO thankful. Altogether we:

( accomplished a lot! )

How did I miss the news that Harper Lee died? And right after the release of her new book! (Which I haven't yet read; has anyone here read it? It's been so long since I read TKaM, I figured I should wait to read the sequel until I'd refreshed my memory ( Read more... )

After a really productive weekend (long-overdue yardwork, MiniPlu voluntarily going over and above cleaning chores, buying gifts for a giving-tree child, etc), this week so far has felt like absolute failure. I've gone to bed late and then overslept two days in a row. I've frittered time away looking at Yuletide letters rather than answering long ( Read more... )