rivervox

I walked at Leverett this morning. Earth, water, trees, sky. Listening to Bono's book. Honey's flight was cancelled and rebooked, so far so good. We'll be going to BMC in two weeks to see her Clytemnestra. Last night the kids went to A Cappella fest, where Violet performed Improv. We all went Friday night. Seth visited yesterday which involved housecleaning and masks but I think DH enjoyed it. There were a lot of things this week (birthday, Purim, Honey home, MD appts, college zoom) and so there is some hope that this week will run more smoothly. Unless the time change slams us into the rocks. I had a good visit with my doctor who is helping me with things. Relieving my mind on many fronts. This is the first time I've written in 13 days, so that's encouraging.

Just looking at my last post on Sat. Feb. 25 and I was worried about Monday. In fact, lightning struck again that day and we've been spiraling ever since. Here I am dreading the time change. Brave heart. Ocean breath.

I drove to Violet to school and walked the Reservoir. I got Sandman to play again so listened to that. I'm going to buy the second volume when I finish with this on. Beautiful day with an exquisite October blue sky.

There's a lot on my plate right now. Or on my back? Birthday, condo mess, shows, website testing. It's affecting my sleep. The pandemic is this quiet stressor that makes everything else more intense. Reaching out for help at least. A caterer, a designer, colleagues. I need to make lists and remember that these things only seem to be happening at the same time.

Some good news on the condo in that we're going to get paid and approved to start working. But who to hire? I need help with the kitchen cabinets. Some wise counsel. It's good to have the luxury of paying people to help. I wonder if that's a class thing. If you're rich, you just hire someone. If poor, you call a friend or family member who does their best. But it creates connections and community. Capitalism not so much.

Still trying to treat myself kindly. Sleep and sunshine and Bach are my superpowers. I'm gonna make it.