Whatever y'all do don't go to the white house site, the main page.... It will just enrage you. A lot of people are saying the Constitution and other things are gone but it looks like part of the rebranding of the site.

It snowed a tiny bit here but Tallahassee, where Dad lives is supposed to get 2-3 inches ... This winter is just wild.

I got a pile of mail built up, which probably includes my updated driver's license. I tried to buy Sudafed today, and the system wouldn't accept my temporary license. So, since I had a retired priest with me (really, he's a resident who needed stuff from CVS) I asked if it was okay for him to buy it for me if I gave him the money.

Then it occurred to me that the pharmacist might have a problem with our transaction . No, he said, it's not my business what he does with it.

I'm certain I never imagined I'd have to get a priest to keep my sinuses clear.

It snowed a tiny bit here but Tallahassee, where Dad lives is supposed to get 2-3 inches ... This winter is just wild.

My friend in NOLA said she has 8 inches in her yard!

Things proceed apace! I sent Matilda off to battle with Walgreens and she came away with her 90 Day Prescription of ADs. Adulting!

Just picked up Cousin Nicole (aka, Nikki) from Emeryville Amtrak. She will be housesitting in the Garden Apartment and keeping the piggies alive.

I've emailed the Ryokan to tell them our eating plans (you have to reserve ahead of time). Got my ESim set up for my phone when I get to Tokyo.

Now I just have to do 18 other tiddly things today. But getting Matilda's meds was the key sticking point and it's unstuck.

Yay for Japan progress!

Had a nice lunch with my cousin, then went and worked from the library. Just got home. Dinner time.

Cautious yay for Alex's passport

I'm certain I never imagined I'd have to get a priest to keep my sinuses clear.

Makes a good story!

My friend in NOLA said she has 8 inches in her yard!

That is bananapants

Woo Japan!

So, our most recent re-org includes a promotion and raise for me, which is totally unexpected but nice! And not really any additional responsibilities, it's one of those "you're already doing the work" deals. And another desk move which is less nice but not terrible. Still pending - whether our department is hiring another manager (as was in process before the layoffs), exactly what my team will be contributing to the new vision, and a third secret thing that I either can't remember or have just made up because things must come in threes

a promotion and raise for me, which is totally unexpected but nice! And not really any additional responsibilities, it's one of those "you're already doing the work" deals.

Wait, this actually does happen on occasion? You've given me a tiny shred of ... whatever the opposite of jaded cynicism is. So that's nice. Best of luck with the new desk, possible new manager, and elusive third thing!

Yay for Jen & DH being able to use their own indoor plumbing again!

Yeah, it's a little bonkers in NOLA right now.

Thank you! It is a treat.

Congrats, -t! Good news.