a little more

Off to Illinois tomorrow for 9 days, some in Chicago, some in Peoria. I'm staying with my sister and Eric at the start, then driving down for a few days and then back before heading back West. It will be nice to see everyone. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.

I had a nice dinner with the Lewallens last night. Spaghetti and shrimp and bread and butter and broccoli. Got to see Dozer also. Then I was up late packing. But today feels ok, not too tired.

Current state of everyone else: Ro and Hannah are in Illinois, Rebecca and Sara in Egypt with their mom and James somewhere, either LA or Chicago, I think the latter.

Hazel at the local Kennel.

post xmas update

Last day at work. Still missing Claudia though we all agree that was best for her. The others must know that I'm leaving. Even Berkeley stayed with me last night. Not like him. I'm packed and have everything in the trunk of the car just in case I'm not able to go home. Did my last minute shopping in Portland so, except for Ro, I'm done shopping, just not sending yet. That can wait until I'm back in January.

Reading "T is for Trespass" and my suitcase is loaded with next books. Hopefully, I'll find time for them.