I went for a walk and put my garden to bed for the winter. Now the rest of the day will be spent baking and reading.

Over 30 years of waking up and putting on my glasses before I even get out of bed is a hard habit to break. My vision is great, my eye isn't scratchy feeling anymore. Only downside at the moment is 2 week of no eye makeup. Even on days when I don't really put in makeup, I at least put in eye liner...but will have to forego that for the next bit.

I found out this morning that my brother voted for Gary Johnson. I wanted to scream at him, but knew it wouldn't do any good. He's solidly convinced he can do no wrong, even if you explain things precisely. He's solidly convinced the country is going to hell anyway so it doesn't matter who's in charge. I've got enough to worry about with Dad, so I have to spend spoons where I need them most.

Oh, Sail. No, you don't have to address cluesticking your brother now. I'm sorry it's on your plate at all. So much Dad~ma.

My brother says he voted for the Constitutional candidate, whoever that was in Florida. IOW, I feel your swing state pain.

Continuing the dad~ma.

Also, to post a positive thing a day - Hil was born this day! True story, I did the math.

(yes, I have been doing birthdays on FB more in recent years, but I also want to be here more and there less, so...)

Oh, geeze, Laura. Family, can't live with them, can't kill them. And my brother has done so much for my dad, I'm truly grateful to him for so much. Just have to let it go.

So, I'm behind on school work...between a crazy schedule and then being nervous about the Lasik, I put off my assignment that was due Thursday. Today is the latest I can turn it in and yet I just can't get the focus I need. Arrrgggggg.

Yesterday was an interesting day. We went to a craft fair at Columbine High. Yes, that Columbine High. The booths were spread throughout the school, including in the cafeteria, which was the library before the shooting. It was very surreal. Kelly's boyfriend just moved to Colorado in January and now wants to watch Bowling for Columbine to understand more about what happened. His daughter is likely moving out here at the end of this school year and based on where they are hoping the find a place to live, she would end up going to Columbine once she reaches high school.

Timelies.

Like other folks, I'm trying to figure out how to get on top of my (school)work, which I already procrastinated on because it's so challenging and makes me feel so stupid, when I feel like I'm shirking if I'm not spending most of my time reading and strategizing how to resist, how to strengthen my reserves, etc. And it especially sucks because getting this eventual degree feels like the only thing that will ever allow me to get on my feet again. Due to being the scapegoat of my dysfunctional family (who think I've been faking my disability for 22 years among other things), I have a very weak network for material and/or emotional support. I have to increase my self-sufficiency skills.

How are others handling the balance between planning for the future, while wanting to take care of business and resist at the same time?

I'm just doing my thing, and taking opportunities as they come, I guess. I'm about to go pack Thanksgiving dinners for some worthy group.

Over 30 years of waking up and putting on my glasses before I even get out of bed is a hard habit to break. My vision is great, my eye isn't scratchy feeling anymore.

That's so cool!

Timelies all!

We took Mr. S for his first haircut today. Of course, Gary's mom, dad and step-mom had to come along. We had gelato afterwards. (Well, Mr. S did, and Gary's dad and step-mom did. Gary and I and his mom had mango sorbetto.)