My Thursday commenced at 3:50 AM with a trip to the bathroom, followed by the inability to return to sleep. Despite my day being filled with idle productiveness, it was “off.“ There were times it felt like the chain had loosened on the bicycle, but I was still moving without needing the aid of pedals.

I squeezed in a 90-minute nap before getting ready to head to Centerville High School to see their dress rehearsal for MAMMA MIA. I was supposed to be at Fairmont High School’s THE SECRET GARDEN, on Thursday, but due to a slight mix-up, I was graciously permitted to see MAMMA MIA Thursday night. Saturday will find me house managing the Dayton Opera’s production, TOSCA by Puccini. I’m not familiar with TOSCA and am looking forward to learning this music.

By 9:30 PM, Thursday night, I had tackled over 13,000 steps due to taking different bus routes. On my way to Centerville High School, the southbound No. 6 was running 21 minutes late, but I still had time to eat and chat for fifteen minutes with director Jason Hamen – a rarity. I also got to spend some time with Mike Cordonnier, another rarity.

After the show, I returned to the Centerville corners of Franklin Street and Main Street to be greeted by the same driver, this time heading northbound, and running 11 minutes late. The tardiness of this driver helped me miss my connection to No. 17 at Stroop and Shroyer which would’ve dropped me off in front of my house. Therefore, I added another 3000 steps to my day, totaling 15, 999! It’s still a win even though I opted not to make that additional step to roll over those numbers.

I love that I am still capable of exercising my limbs, but this morning’s early incoming rain depleted the heroic effort for my body felt as though it had lost a battle with a steamroller.

The next few days shall hover in the mid-50s and I wish I could have my deck time to work and to enjoy the pooches playing in the backyard. Well, at least Colonel Deeds and Hoskins would play while the three older dogs and I lounge on the deck.

Make it a great day!