Got package all wrapped and addressed to friend in Louisiana. Maybe to dub it "Happy Un-Birthday" gift? I love giving special people presents.

Also put in a load of laundry to wash.

Changed kitty litter. Both cats are indoor/outdoor cats. But Callie, strange kitty, will play outside happily, mostly in the olive tree, and then come indoors to use the litter box. She's always wanted to do her business indoors, and after several "accidents" and attempts to convince her otherwise, I gave in and set up a litter box.

Misty has sniffed at it once or twice, even put in a tentative paw, and then decided to continue to fertilize the rose bush by the garage. I think I've successfully managed to discourage them from using the tomato garden by laying down bricks and boards between the plants.

Answered email. Balanced check book. Called Norm's night nurse to arrange for next week; expect he will be sent home.

Sewed buttons onto favorite black and silver shirt, one button on black pants. They can make good quality clothing, but haven't yet mastered the art of attaching buttons that stay on. Bah.

Made breakfasts for next week (cube of cheese and 1/4 cup of unsalted raw nuts, banana and/or juice). Back to my preferred eating habits, until Norm comes home, at least. Then I'll probably have to go back to grabbing fast food on the run. No! That's an area to be assertive about.

I'm learning...tears are just below the surface, but little by little, it will get better. Chores, familiar actions, do much to ground and calm me.

Life is good.