i guess i could double the time i leave sheets on the bed if i slept first on one side, and then on the other. didn't happen this time. but i did change the sheets tonight. i know i use less than half the food, water, gas, electricity than when linda was alive. some things are doubled: we are on the same mailing lists and i need to get it reduced to one.
this afternoon i had lunch with Rabbi Leslie Alexander at the JCC. then i grabbed a short head, neck and shoulder massage in the lobby. that was really nice. several people said i looked more relaxed afterwards. remember to drink lots of water to flush the toxins out.
tonight i ate with the high school students (thanks, Paula and Suellen, for letting me eat with you). i realize that's why i don't eat real meals except when i go out with other people. it's just easier to grab something. that's why i got some protein powder for either morning or evening snacks. keep the protein up.
ketzl is still enjoying being outside. i'm not up to walking tonight cuz it is too brisk for me and i'm trying to protect my throat. so far i've done OK in fending off illness courtesy of echinacea and zinc and vitamin c. basic stuff.
still bogging down in papers. sometimes it is very discouraging. most times in fact.
for gift giving this year, i've decided to make donations to several important (to me) charities, which are really hurting this year. like the local food bank. FINCA (microfinance in africa and other places). Hospice of the Valley. then tell people what i've done and they can "choose" which was theirs. gas is $1.69 on the street. amazing. things are melting down all around us.
hopefully elinor and jeremy are better. last time we spoke they were not back to full strength, either of them.
flipping thru tv channels, i found "Jews: story of survival" and remember that "Lights!" a musical hanukkah show is on next. nice way to end an evening (and half a persimmon).
