I have shirts hanging on the clothesline that is fastened above the deck. Last week, my bedclothes received a breeze-drying, and they smelled so good when I later climbed into bed. The wind is strong this afternoon, and the shirts should be quickly dried.

Yesterday, I was out and about throughout the day. I returned some Amazon Prime orders via Wholesale Foods, took lunch downtown at my favorite Chinese buffet, and advantage of an opening in my teaching schedule to run to the pet store to purchase a new collar for Hoskins and to grab a few things from Kroger.

Today has been relaxing, almost to the point of laziness, and I am fine with that. The laundry is almost completed; the kitchen is cleaned with a load of dishes in the washer; the pooches have been fed and are now enjoying the beautiful sunshine and blue skies.

This evening will be spent with former student and now dear friend, Alex Loree. We grab some dinner and chat time before taking in a movie. I am looking forward to this evening.

On Wednesday, I will split my day with Dayton Live house managing events. The Young People’s concert with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will be in the morning, and after a quick return home to tend to the dogs, I will return for an evening event at Victoria Theatre. It will be a long day but each of the two performances will be fascinating.

Thursday will probably be much like my Tuesday with downtime and writing during the day, followed by time with my dear friend, Kellen White. Last week, we attended the Schuster Center’s offering, HADESTOWN, the national tour, and on Thursday, we shall see Wright State University’s production, THE 25^th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. This is a fun show and it is the final production directed by one of my all-time favorite individuals and artists, Joe Deer, who will retire from WSU at the end of this Spring.

I will have an event for Dayton Live on Friday, and then another at Schuster the following evening for The Three Tenors. I won’t have any more house managing duties until April commences, and that will be a fury of activity with the Tina Turner musical and THE LION KING. I am eager for each of these productions.

I have built up some energy pockets and I am taking advantage of this burst while keeping some in reserve despite a little more physical discomfort. I am sure the sunshine is boosting my spirits which is always a delightful boost.

Make it a great day!

PHOTOS: from Monday’s adventures