It’s 27 degrees on this still-dark Monday morning. By Noon time, tomorrow, we shall enjoy 50 degrees but with lots of rain.

I feel as though the new year is finally getting underway with my private teaching resuming, schools starting back up, musical rehearsals kicking in, and that initial push to get the upcoming Spring activities into view.

After two days of my grocery “delivery delays” from Walmart, I switched Walmart stores and amazingly, all the items were available and arrived within a few hours. Someone at the Sugarcreek Walmart in nearby Bellbrook must have some organizational and leadership skills! Bravo!  And thank you to everyone who offered to assist in shopping or picking up groceries – you are appreciated.

My friend, Jenny Davis, bid farewell to her mother, Carol, who passed from a brief but overwhelming battle with lung cancer. Carol was a kindred spirit when it came to dogs, and fortunately, her beloved pooch, Lucy, has been adopted by some kind-hearted folks who also have two labs at home.

Harrigan is still very down in spirit. She continues to be clingy, sleeping on my pillow, but the spark in her spirit is greatly diminished. When I first got The Sisters on Christmas night, 2013, the vet warned me that the two puppies were very close and due to their mixed breeds, would probably live long lives until 15-17 years. However, since they were already so close, I was cautioned that when one of the sisters passed, the other might follow soon after from grief. Harrigan is certainly grieving, and I am keeping a close eye on her and giving her lots of additional attention, hugs, and love.

It is time to move on with my day. I am still struggling with the lack of sleep from Friday and Saturday nights, and again this past night.  I was in bed by midnight last night and wide awake at 4:15 AM without regaining further sleep. I hope to regain that sleep loss on Tuesday and Wednesday when I finish teaching this evening at 10:30 PM.

Make it a great day!