2022 Happy To Be Here

This is the first time I have ever started to think that being a snow bird isn't that bad of an idea. Am I forgetting how much the heat bothers me? Anyway, here are a couple happy things from today: Today I participated in a walk to help prevent suicide through the AFSP . It is a cause I believe in.  They give away different colored beads to show the reasons for being there.  A color for loss of a spouse, personal struggle, loss of a friend, etc.  This year they added rainbow beads to show support for the struggles within the LGBTQ+ community. The event meant a nice visit with my dear friend and her family. Concerning the job/training steps I have been working towards, I completed half what I need to do this weekend. ☮ Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year , Joan Borysenko. And JAVA , Adam Dodson. Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Concerning the event, today was a pack up and leave day.  Friday, the weather was toasty, the rest of the weekend the temperature stayed below 60 degrees and the wind took down a few tents.  Thankfully, as far as I know, all the people who had a tent blow over are fine.  Other happy things from today: -It took quite a while, but eventually I warmed up.  There was a lot of fun over the weekend, but I was almost always at least a little chilled.  Once I warmed up, I fell asleep and had a short, warm, nap.  Next weekend will be a scorcher and the chill from these few days a distant memory.  -Zed had gone home last night because the CPAP battery didn't last.  Aesop went with him.  He had been having fun playing with other dogs and with people but when it got dark last night he started getting anxious.  Zed left Aesop home and came back to the event today, helped pack up, and did the majority of the unpacking while the rest of us started recu...