8/25. Monday

I believe I tied up all the loose ends at work and can now begin to vacation with a clear mind.  

8/24. Sunday

Grateful to be able to enjoy my 2 mile dog walk and 20 mile bike ride.  Also a beautiful ride through the valley (by car) and up through Bath.  

8/23. Saturday.

Thankful today was fun and productive.  Walked the dog, took a 20 mile bike ride, started packing for France, made dinner for Richard and Anita, did some laundry.  

8/22. Friday

Just found out we are going to have to remove 2 huge trees, which is sad and expensive. I'm thankful we have the money to do it. 

8/21. Thursday

The computers were down all day but cane back on in time for me to get my notes done before I left ON TIME!

8/20. Wednesday The dogs

Walking Karma and her buddy, Bailey

8/19. Tuesday

Found some frames I like

8/18. Monday

Finding pretty spots while walking in Akron. 

8/17. Sunday

A pleasant afternoon shopping and then hanging with Deborah. Her I am with one of her dogs 

8/16. Saturday

Good friends. 

8/15. Friday

Walk. Bike ride. Donna and Dave for dinner. 

8/14. Thursday

It's nice here .

8/13. Wednesday

8/12. Tues

8/11. Monday

Leftover homemade baklava

8/10. Sunday. Party for Ken

Threw a party to celebrate Ken's 40 years at CGFS

8/9. Saturday

Walk.  Bike ride. Fresh corn. Super moon!

8/8. Friday

Dog walk, bike ride, dinner at Ray's with friends.  Wonderful weather.  A great day.

8/7 Thursday

So thankful I don't have to work tomorrow 

8/6. Wednesday

I love it when my last client cancels.  

8/5. Tuesday

Thank God for wine. 

8/4. Monday

Escaped work to walk and art!

8/3 Sunday Visit with Kevin

8/2. Saturday

Arrived at Kevin's new abode. Cuddling with grand puppy , Louise

8/1. Friday

Great day. Walked. Then Doug and I rode bikes and did the crossword. Deb and I shopped and made dinner at our house 

7/31. Thursday

Had a nice walk with Karma and enjoyed wonderful leftovers at work. 

7/30. Wednesday

Doug made dinner and then cleaned up while I took Karma for a walk. I'm glad my energy is coming back   

7/29. Tuesday. Kevin's birthday

Spoke to Kevin today.  Planning a visit! Posted a pic and  "Happy Birthday big guy"

7/28. Monday

Enjoyed a morning walk. 

7/27. Sunday

7/26. Saturday

First day back on the bike since I got sick. It's good to be back in the saddle. 

7/25. Friday

TGIF   I'm off today and it's nice out so I'm lazing in the lawn chair. 

7/24 Thursday

I enjoyed a pleasant walk. I got out of work a little early and tomorrow is Friday so the weekend starts now! 

7/23. Wednesday

I had the runs again so now I can take it to the lab and find out what's wrong with me!  I can't wait 

Also, Kevin is happy with his birthday gift of an all clad stainless steel pan. 

7/22. Tuesday

There was pizza when I got home. 

7/21. Monday

Enjoyed a walk before work. 

7/20. Sunday

Rode to the valley on the motorcycle with Deb and Mark, where we enjoyed fresh corn on the cob. Later, rode to Dawn and Ken's for eggs.  

7/19. Saturday

Enjoyed a delicious wrap at LaZiza with Doug. 

7/18. Friday

Doug finally has a smart phone.  We have more data and our bill is lower！

7/17. Thursday

Doug put air in my tire again. 

7/16. Wednesday

Doug's been saving the last hour of the taped Tour de France so we can watch it together 

7/15. Ties.

Nice walk after work. Doug made yummy linguini with clams. 

July 14. Monday

I have a pretty kitty.  

July 13. Sunday and our Anniversary

Happy to have been married to Doug for 23 years today.

7/12. Saturday

Relaxing day. Did some gardening. 

7/11. Friday

Had a great day shopping with Kevin, going to the West Side Market, riding motorcycles, and then enjoying duck made by Kev. 

Thursday 7/10

Made it home in time to have thanksgiving  in July, prepared by Doug and shared with Jimmy and Kevin, who is visiting 

July 9. Wednesday

Feeling better!!!

July 8. Tuesday

Didn't spend time in jail!

It's nice out this evening. 

Doug made steak, potato salad, and broccoli!

July 7. Monday

I was hungry for the first time since I got sick and enjoyed a gyro right before bed, which I can do because I'm underweight!

July 6. Sunday

Enjoying a lazy day watching the Tour de France.  

July 5. Saturday

Kent Fest and fireworks.  

July 4. Friday

A pleasant afternoon at Claudia's with family and then the evening with friends at Deb's.  

July 3. Thursday

Was able to leave work a little early and get going on making food for the 4th. 

July 2. Wednesday

I might be feeling better!

July 1. Tuesday

Doc says I will probably fell better soon. 

6/30. Monday

Have not died

6/29. Sunday

I've lost over 5 pounds in a week!  (It happened because I am sick, but still.)

6/28. Saturday

I have a good book to read, thank goodness, because I'm still not well. 

6/27. Friday

Another day enjoying the back yard.  I never just relax here when I'm well. 

6/26. Thursday

Doug keeps me in chocolate dipped apricots. 

6/25. Wednesday

6!24 Tuesday

I'm glad that I have a pleasant, private yard with a view I can relax in.  

6/23. Monday

I'm thankful for paid sick days.  I'm also glad it was nice enough out to do some of my convalescing on the lounge chair.  

6/22. Sunday

Nice weather. Nothing awful happened 

6/21. Saturday

Poor Doug is really sick.  I'm thankful I didn't get as sick as he did.  

6/20. Friday

Relaxed all day. Didn't have to work. I am getting over the bug I fought all week but now Doug has it.  He didn't even fight; he just went down and has been sleeping all day.  

6/19. Thursday

I got out of work early and it's nice out :)

6/18. Wednesday

I've got a great lunch of leftovers, thanks to Doug. 

6/17 Tuesday

My honey grilled some chicken. It's nice out. 

6/16. Monday

Happy to have a glass of wine after work. 

6/15. Sunday

Enjoyed a 2 mile walk and a 15 mile bike ride before kicking into high gear for Father's Day. Doug seemed to enjoy his day with the family at our house.  

6/14 Saturday

Beautiful weather for a dog walk. Drove to Columbus where I found great boots and  a jacket to wear on the new motorcycle.

6/13 Friday

Had delicious Mahi Mahi tacos for lunch and then, had Mexican again for dinner! Clean bill of health from the dentist, too.

6/12. Thursday

 Enjoyed a pleasant walk by the river today. Also, the dermatologist found NO precancerous things on me this full body exam. Yay!

6/11. Wednesday

I'm so happy about all the new shops and restaurants in Kent. 

6/10 Tues

Doug was able to score a cool 300 dollar motorcycle jacket for 100 bucks. AND we met the nice couple selling it. She's a Buddhist. He and Doug may go riding sometime.

6/9. Monday

A new season of Orange is the new Black. A nice day with an extra walk. 

6/8. Sunday

A relaxing, rainy day with a graduation party in the evening. 

6/7. Saturday

Beautiful weather again. Enjoyed a very pleasant ride to Penninsula after walking the dog and visiting the farmers market. Then we stopped at Deb's and from there, went to the Art and Wine Fest and out to dinner.  A great day!

6/6. Friday

Perfect weather. Walked 2 miles and rode 33 on my bike.  Then we spent time with the Buk family to celebrate Andrew Payton's graduation from high school.   

6/5 Thursday

It's beautiful out and I got two walks in  

6/4. Wednesday

I'm thankful that Doug and I are healthy 

6/3 Tuesday

I'm thankful I wasn't born any later.  So I guess I'm glad I'm older. 

6/2. Monday

I got out of work a little early. We Lhasa wraps on the patio at Laziza. The owner was doting. I hope business is ok. 

6/1. Sunday

Another nice day walking the dog, bike riding, and gardening. In the evening, we enjoyed a cookout with the neighbors. 

5/31. Saturday

Beautiful weather.  Doug and I walked the dog in the woods and rode our bikes to Bruegger's for a bagel.  Later, we had dinner with Deb and Mark.  

5/27. Tuesday

Thankful I squeezed in a short walk today.  Also glad I didn't spend a lot of money to see Nebraska in the theater.  

5/30. Friday

Beautiful weather. I enjoyed jambalaya off a food truck for lunch, got out early, and used my 10 Kohls cash on the way home. 

5/29. Thursday

Enjoyed the morning walk. 

5/28 Wednesday

Thank God for supportive coworkers in Twinsburg. 

5/26. Memorial Day

Another nice evening with friends and great weather 

5/25 Sunday Memorial Day Weekend

Beautiful weather. Enjoyed a walk with Doug and Karma. Then circled Kent on the bikes, which took about 80 minutes. Then, Denny, Dawn, Deb, and Mark came over for a meal and a good time was had by all.

5/24. Saturday

Nice weather. Got in a walk and a bike ride. 

5/22. Thursday

Nice weather for a morning walk with Richard.  Doug came home with a bird feeder from his parents that we're going to try.  

5/21. Wednesday

The rain cleared up!  Doug and I cooked Salmon on the grill (he had everything else ready) and I took Karma for a walk around the neighborhood.  

5/20. Tuesday

After a long, rough day at work, was able to share Mexican food on the patio at a restaurant with Doug. I enjoyed the sunset as I walked the dog in our neighborhood. 

5/19 Monday

Glad I planted all the viburnum in the yard. 

5/18. Sunday

Great day!  Walked Karma in Dix park in Ravenna. Enjoyed the first bike ride of the  year. 

5/17. Saturday

Nice evening out. Prior to that, visited Dawn and Ken and picked up some fresh   

Eggs. 

5/16. Friday

Had a nice day hanging out with Doug. The vibernum are blooming in the back yard. 

5/15. Thursday

So thankful I have tomorrow off.  

5/14. Wednesday

Enjoyed a lunch out with friends from work. 

5/13. Tuesday

Was able to get In a nice walk after work in Akron on a beautiful day. 

5\12. Monday

Was able to watch an exciting storm and was not struck by a tornado - yet. 

5/11 Sunday. Mother's Day

Enjoyed wonderful weather walking the dog, renting a pontoon with family, gardening, and dinner out with Doug.  

5/10 Saturday

Had a nice evening eating and sitting around a Bon fire with Mo and Mick and their friends Pete and Lauren. 

5/9

Thankful the cop pulled over the guy behind me instead of me. 

5/8. Thursday

I was looking for alfalfa meal to plant with the rhododendrons but we could only locate 50 pound bags. We need 2 cups. A helpful woman at Lowes suggested I use rabbit food, which is mostly alfalfa.  It was a dollar at the pet store.  

5/7. Wednesday

Or was a beautiful day and I enjoyed a short walk and chatted with neighbors. 

5/6 Tuesday

It was sunny today and I had time for a walk. 

5/5. Monday

Had to go in early today and worked till 8 but, happily, was able to get in a brisk 3 mile walk. 

5/4. Sunday

I did a lot of running around today and I'm grateful for my health. 

5/3. Saturday

A nice evening at Edgar's with Richard and Anita.  

5/2. Friday

Shopping with Doug and got a burger.  A good time 

5/1. Thursday

Hurray!  Hurray!

The first of May!

Outdoor fucking

Starts today!

4/30 Wednesday

Doug made a nice dinner again. He's such a sweetie   

4/29. Tuesday

A client failed and the rain stopped. Time for a walk!

4/28. Monday

Finished House of Cards for the season.  It's  entertaining.  At least there's a few good things in TV    

4/27. Sunday

Doug gave me a wonderful backrub today.  

4/26. Saturday

A wonderful dinner at Dawn and Ken’s with Marsha. 

4/25/14. Friday

Fun evening out with Deborah shopping and eating Thai.  (She didn't want a pic)

4/24. Thursday

It's almost Friday

4/23

I'm so lucky to have a dog that doesn't get up until I get up. She only wakes me up if she is sick and needs to go.  

4/22. Tuesday

Came home to a lovely dinner of lemon chicken with white beans and spinach. 

4/21 Monday

I'm thankful I was able to get a walk in this beautifull morning. 

4/20 Easter

Lovely afternoon at Beth's with the family.  

4/19. Saturday

A wonderful party in honor of Richard's 80th birthday

4/18. Friday

A nice Mexican meal out with Doug. 

4/17. Thursday

Daffodils!

4/16/13. Wednesday

It's staying light longer so I can get a walk in after work.  And the sun was out!

4/15/14 Tuesday

I've been enjoying some chick lit by Anne Fortier.  

4/14/14. Monday

I am thankful for my little Hyandai Elantra.  It does well in snow and rain and it's cute 

4/13/14 Sunday

A lovely dinner out with Richard and Anita  

Celebrating his 80th!!

4/10. Thursday

A lovely day relaxing. 

4/11 Friday

Enjoyed a wonderful breakfast out.  Enjoying the company of Moe and Carl

4/12. Saturday. Traveling home

Made it home without a snag. Yay !

4/9 Wed California

Viisited a beautiful garden teeming with tulips.  With Moe and Carl.