I think this is probably why I only had a couple of birthday parties as a kid -- I'm not a summer birthday, but still terrible timing (12/26).

I sent Bobby a birthday email today at 9:50, the time of his birth. First time I have tried contact in a while. We'll see if he bothers to respond. Ugh. My sister sent me a picture that had been posted of him and he didn't look good at all. 28 now. I hope he gets his act together. His brother is kind of there at 30. I think I came into my own around 30.

I hope you hear something, Laura.

Relatives who refuse to communicate are so frustrating.

Lovely to catch up with everybody. I am still loving my job at the library - school started here last week & it was not bad. The thing I’m dreading is that I am working this Saturday, I.e., Corn Fest Saturday. The library is right off the Midway & we have few regular library patrons & so many people coming in to use our bathrooms or get a drink from the water fountain.

I have just made half a dozen onerous phone calls. TCG is annoyed that we’re paying for a birthday party that will consist of maybe five kids bowling. Two of whom at siblings of her friends.

The plumber is here because our tub won’t drain and my in-laws should be here any minute to take ltc overnight for a couple of nights. I want everyone to go so I can put on some trashy tv and collapse on the couch.

Laura, I hope you hear back from your son.

Trashy tv on the couch sounds like an excellent plan.

When we went bowling a couple days ago there were 3 kids in the next lane and that seemed like a lot to control to me! They do have fun though. The kids will probably beat my score!

I played with a round with ltc when we were in Cape Cod and did horribly. So I’m out. If TCG wants to play he can feel free.

Four adults and our scores ranged from 36 to 66! And we were sober. The guys had a host of excuses, but Lana and I just accepted that we didn't bowl well. A good time was had by all.

I did far better when I wasn’t sober the year before.

Timelies!

All pretty tasty although I am not used to sangria including vodka or rum or whatever. Anyway, lying down now.

sangria tradtionally involves brandy, so can have quite a kick.

The Covid instances among the vaccinated is very concerning.

Yep, just got it for the first time. Vaxxed and (single) boosted. Don’t mean to sound like a Republican, but it is currently presenting as a general cold. Sinus headache, runny nose. Treatable with acetominophen and psuedoephedrine.

Wish me luck on the house hunt, gang!

Mad house~ma!

I just got a quote for reupholstering one of the couches and it is stupid expensive.

Upholstering is crazy, but worth it if the furniture has good bones. Yes, you can sometimes buy new furniture for cheaper, but it’s crap.

I did far better when I wasn’t sober the year before.

I also bowl better with a few beers. Probably because I dislike bowling in general, and if I’ve had a beer or two, I’m not bowling, I’m drinking with friends and occasionally throwing a ball at some sticks.

The plumber has finally left, ltc is with her grandparents, and TCG is still at work. I actually have the house to myself!