I spent all day yesterday at a women's leadership symposium, in which lots of people talked about how to be change-agents and how to support change in your organization, and hardly anyone mentioned that as a military organization, a LOT of our change comes imposed from above, and that's a lot different to handle.

It was a nice event and I had some good networking moments, but... sigh. It seems like all our systems are being changed right now and it's just a lot, especially for the older civilian employees who are not being properly supported with training and guidance.

Anyway today is my day off and I can't go running because the dog was limping earlier this week, but we're going to go for a hike in the woods soon. And maybe later I will climb.

And maybe buy a new vacuum. The one I have is relatively new, but it's clunky and heavy and I hate using it. I want a lightweight one that I can use easily and often.

I'm cleaning for the maid service this afternoon. Well, tidying. They keep me honest!

We have a house guest this weekend. Pretty sure I've forgotten how that works. Well we'll keep her feed and watered for sure. Just like the cats, and they're doing fine.

There was just a turkey in my (well, neighbor's) tree. Way up high! A turkey! Pretty sure I've never seen a turkey in person before, so that's exciting to begin wit, but... in a tree! You know the phrase tat immediately came to mind, of course.

My sister and her husband have a cabin up in the Berkshires and there are wild turkeys EVERYWHERE. At dusk you can see whole flocks of them flying up to roost one by one, and they're just so big and ungainly it's hilarious to watch.

Wow, my psych's office has put in a new policy that if they prescribe you any benzos (such as klonopin, which I take maybe a few times a month), you have to submit to random mandatory drug screens twice a year.

You *will* be tested twice a year or you might be? Because maybe being subject to screening seems pretty common but definitely getting tested seems unnecessarily draconian. I'm not sure that's the word I want, necessarily, but it'll do. Unnecessarily a few things I don't like, probably.

I seem to be ok with reading fiction during the work day while I don't actually have anything to do but watching TV seems like going too far. I wonder how I decided that.

Yeah, it's not clear. It says "random", but I think that may mean that you don't know when it's coming, but it's definitely coming. I have to clarify with them. But I'm not amused.

I had to take drug test periodically when I was taking klonopin but I was taking it every day. I can't remember the exact wording but it was the policy. But I think it was once a year or something like that. I don't remember doing the drug test thing often.

Steph I wish I could send you one of those scones. It was delicious but, alas, not gluten free. However the other bakery in Brevard offers a section of gluten free cookies and bars. Also vegan options and I think even gluten free and vegan options.

I had my first physical therapy appointment today. I'm going to be going in for 2x a week for 6 weeks or until my balance is improved. I have home work for my eyes. I felt kind of dumb because I started to get teary but it was overwhelming and I walked over (it's close enough to walk) but forgot my sunglasses so I was feeling a little brain foggy and off . My balance on my right side is terrible .I almost fell over (the therapist had a hold of me so I wouldn't which is why I didn't) but that leg is shorter so I know that plays a part of my balance problems.

Timelies all!

Woke up at 5. Mr. S started being active around 5:30, I think. Tired.

Meanwhile, I'm stressing because Gary will be away on a business trip starting Monday. Right now things are supposed to run until April 6. Yeah, more than a week of dealing with wild boy on my own. I'm not happy.

(Note for Plei: I told the Co-op hello for you! It thanked me for the courtesy by revealing a bottle of Pepper Pot's "Sudden Sequel Death Syndrome" in the personal care section, which is now on my nails. It's the only one I really like out of the "Final Girls of Horror" collection, and of course it's been impossible to find.)

SHINY!