Ugh I tried to go see the lights—grabbed a friend, went to the beach, stayed up past my bedtime, but no dice. Multiple people were there with cameras, we were not the only ones with that idea, but after about 30-45 minutes of cold and nothing we gave up. So jealous of all the amazing photos people got and yet somehow while being way north of most of them, nothing.

RIGHT??? I saw pictures from within a drive of us, but did we see squat when we went in search? No.

Man, people all over the greater Cincinnati area posted amazing pictures of the aurora borealis, but we are just too close to Downtown's light pollution to really get much. And we just weren't up for driving around.

I went outside a few times to see if I could see the lights, but I couldn't see anything. There's not too much light pollution here, but I also didn't feel like driving to somewhere darker or waiting. My cousin in New Hampshire posted some gorgeous photos.

Sending you so much love, Epic.

Strongest of healing spells coming your way Epic. Every good thought for the right solution and deep relief.

In me news: It's really weird not being remotely as involved with the election as I have been for the last 30 years.

The one thing I have done is to get a few women-issues oriented postcards from an IG influencer I respect. The problem is, they did not come with a list, and my circles are so curated that I don't have anyone to send them to.

With the mass mailings I've done before, there was a list!

If _you_ have some likely receivers in mind, please email me their address. No names necessary (Dear Voter will do). I'll send them out today!

PS: I have three available.

I’m sure it would’ve been awesome to go out and see the lights but these past couple days I’ve just not had the energy for much of anything. Rough few days at work and otherwise and just generalized anxiety I think I missed a couple of days of my antidepressant this week Which I’m usually really diligent about Time to do better

Presumably his Indian-American wife and kids still live there. I have to wonder about the state of his marriage.

Everything suggests she’s made her choice and is good with it so I wouldn’t waste any sympathy on Usha. Hopefully, they’ve got enough sense to protect their kids but I wouldn’t bet on it

There will be more solar storms to enjoy the lights. Sorry it has been a rough week, Brenda.

I didn't know about the lights then Thursday night I went out to see if I could see anything.. the sky looked a little different but too many trees.

Last night I got home, took Tylenol PM and went to bed. I'm so tired. We have been getting so much extra freight at work and overnight shift is being....well overnight ..so it's just a lot. I think we are down to the equivalent of 6 pallets left from old stuff. And between the 2 trucks of non perishables we will get there will be 18 pallets total.

I am so tired and so ready for Monday

All good thoughts and trial-ma to epic.

Thanks for the Todd update bk.

I leave for vacation Monday morning, go to NY to catch flight from JFK. I’m packing now and in that stressful mindset of what am I forgetting, so I’m brain dumping here for assistance.

- train tickets to and back from ny are purchased
- ride in NY is secured
- plane tickets are on phone
- passport is on bag
- Vrbo host in Paris has been in contact
- audiobooks downloaded

Packing:
Plug adapters
3 pants
2 dresses
3 shirts
3 sweaters
1 wool wrap
1 rain coat
2 pairs tights
4 pairs socks
4 pairs underwear
2 bras
Pjs
Belt
2 pairs shoes
Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, moleskin, laundry sheet detergent, band-aids, meds.

Still to pack in “personal item” phone, charge cords, battery packs, headphones, neck pillow, knitting, water bottle, snacks, guidebook.

Still need to do: notify credit cards I plan to use, load apply pay, get dog care schedule set, clean house so I don’t come back to full chaos, load up Mac with groceries.

What am I missing?