The parking-ma was actually pretty good. It really helped that the Actual Program Leaders were both on hand to get residents de-bused in record time (including two people on the lift with walkers) and then for the pickup, charm a nearby cop into clearing a semi-legal space for me to swoop in.

(For those who know the Square, this was right. in. front. of the old Out of Town News kiosk. You can't get more IN the square than that.)

In the meantime, the staff had a pre-holiday potluck lunch, and since so many of the workers come from the Caribbean and other places where the home-cooking is flavorful, it was amazing delicious, so even though I didn't get to Go Out To Lunch, I still had a fabulous food experience.

Other portions of my life may have their problems, but at least work isn't one of them.

Other portions of my life may have their problems, but at least work isn't one of them.

This is so important when you consider the percentage of your time is spent at work. I know it wasn't the path you expected, but it has been rewarding and meaningful for the residents and you!

Good news/bad news: my friend is supposed to have her surgery the day after Thanksgiving so still will plan to be in Palm Springs and recover poolside! Bad news is that they told her they want to do weekly chemo for 8 weeks and then every three weeks for a year. Dang. Our trip in January is definitely off, but I’m not too fussed about that, especially if we can get airline credits back (fingers crossed).