Friday at a synagogue, Linda always used to say, is a busy day. So don't expect me to come home early. In addition to the regular items, there was the May bulletin to label, bundle by zip code, and take to the post office. Since the main post office is on my side of town, it's something I've usually done. By the time I was done and got home, it was past 7 PM. I was happy to heat a portion of the casserole that our next-door neighbor Toni brought over before they drove to LA. Yum.
So today (noon) was an improvement over yesterday, when I got in to the office closer to 2 PM. It feels definitely OK to be there. The folks are happy to see me. I get lots of extra hugs, which is always nice.
Last night: OMG my first trip to visit Jeremy at Google and dinner. OMG OMG OMG
Slammin (salmon), teriyaki flank steak, couscous pilaf, arugula salad with pine nuts, almonds and small vegan chocolate chips. Their own home-made kombucha!! crispy cauliflower with minted yogurt sauce. and more salads to make yourself. and more food. Desserts OMG a small freezer with individual scoops of chocolate and persimmon cardamom sorbet, and cake batter ice cream (a bit weird); bread and butter pudding with whipped cream; individual banana cream pie tartlets. I know, it wasn't kosher for Passover. Oh well. THEN Jeremy took me to the other building where there is a food court with 6 different specialties. And the tea and coffee areas everywhere. Juice refrigerators with individual pint bottles; healthy sodas, etc etc etc.
All around are pictures from Burning Man, signs describing how the heating/cooling is green and efficient; how the air quality is maintained. The laundry, postal drop off, and more and more and more. Way too much fun. A good visit. A delicious dinner.
I've been collecting some slightly mushy. perhaps some would say soft-headed quotes that may be worth sharing. If it's not your cup of tea, feel free to skip.
"Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is a way of succeeding."
"With each memory let our hearts be reminded that nothing can ever take away the beauty we have known. For love remains a part of us forever."
"When the way comes to an end, then change -- having changed, you pass through." I Ching
There are more, written on the backs of envelopes, on small pieces of paper that are not easily findable right now. I'll post them as they surface.
Every day small steps. Today included dealing with a credit card company. They were extremely nice and gentle once they understood the situation. Most of the time, I'm OK, and then when I have to say that Linda died on April 13, I start to cry. And that's OK too.
There's the PANCAN walk in the vineyards on June 14, starting at 8 AM on a Saturday. That's pretty ridiculous, unless they have a connection to the local B&Bs to promote business on Friday night. I really don't want to drive 2 hrs on Saturday morning.
I think Ketzl has discovered that I turned the bed heater on, and is settling down for the night. I plan to set the alarm for tomorrow morning. Shabbat services with the Passover Memorial service start at 9 AM, and I would not want to be late. Maybe Ketzl will let me sleep in on Sunday morning.
Turns out there was more cottage cheese in the little outside refrigerator. It's about empty now and almost ready to be unplugged. But I still need eggs to make the matzo meal pancakes. Even if it is after Passover is done. I have to try to make them, and hope they will turn out OK.
