It’s Presidents’ Day.

We didn’t have this holiday when I was a kid but celebrated Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays separately. I loved having one entire day to observe Lincoln’s birthday. I remember my appreciation for Lincoln kicked in on February 12, 1972, in the first grade at Washington Elementary School.  

Sunday offered more energy. I didn’t feel the least bit sluggish and was free of gut issues and pain. The brighter weather is definitely lifting the spirits which have flagged for some time. The sun rises earlier in the day and lowers later in the evening. I like this!

Following an afternoon and evening of great lessons, I was in bed by 11:30 PM. At 2 AM, I woke, realizing I was not drawing deep breaths. The entire process of breathing was labored and off. I checked my pulse and blood pressure twice; all was well. I kept myself calm for fear that increased anxiety might make things worse, and soon everything returned to normal. But, by 3 AM, the gut discomfort had returned, and returning to sleep was not in the cards.

Yes, I did consider calling 911 but I wanted to be sure I didn’t hear paramedics say, “Sir, it’s nothing serious, you just have three dogs piled across your chest!” I had checked to make certain The Colonel nor Hoskins were draped over my chest as they often do.

I fed the dogs and returned to my bed. Harrigan, Hoskins, and Colonel Deeds were by my side the entire time.

The handle’s stem inside the toilet tank snapped and I ordered one from Amazon which arrived Sunday. A friend offered to replace the handle but was unable to come over Sunday afternoon. I contacted Mama Kay for the contact information of her handyman, and she immediately called him and secured his services for this morning at 9 AM. Since I was to be away this morning, Mama Kay agreed to let him in for the 10–15-minute repair. I was still unwell, and Mama Kay took care of everything while I kept to my bedroom with the curious chorus of pooches.

It’s moving in at 4 PM and I fully intend on completing an afternoon and evening of teaching.

Make it a great day!

My attendants throughout the day: