The rain held off yesterday and from 6 PM to 7:10 PM I was able to mow on both sides of the house. The backyard, not touched in over three weeks, was a challenge but doable. It is done and I am glad.

Thursday morning, I spent over four hours at Schuster Center with two other house managers to steer our fantastic volunteers/ushers through an easy event. I was stationed in the loge and loved having the opportunity to spend time with Susan Cutler, the mom of a former student, Lily.

We were done earlier than expected and I hopped on The Flyer (bus), aimed toward the edge of The Oregon District where I feasted at my favorite Chinese buffet. I caught the No. 2 from the buffet to the Wright Stop Plaza where I took No. 17 for home. When I reached The Haasienda, I let the dogs out, changed out of my clothes, and napped for several hours, hoping to capture the two hours I lost with an early awakening.

Upon finishing the mowing, I grabbed a few items to relax in the recliner on my deck… drop… drop… drop… and it was back inside to my study as a short rain shower moved through. I sat down at the desk in my study to begin responding to personal emails, and I got two completed and was exhausted. My limbs were also showing signs of atmospheric pressures changing. The remainder of the evening was spent listening to an audio book, BUYING DISNEY’S WORLD, the history behind Walt Disney World. It’s very interesting.

I am back down to Schuster this morning to manage an educational event. This is my first event in the PNC Annex, so I will be working with a fellow house manager to learn this station. Rain is moving in and my body is in high revolt; even my hands are stiff and aching as I type. Arghh…

Make it a great day!