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The world famous Shark! He actually looks a little dangerous.

127.6 lbs.

Liz, congrats re your SS raise! And best wishes to your daughter who has to have a second biopsy. That's a bummer.

Little new to report here. DH continues to be pain free and is no longer limping. Remodeling proceeds.

Yesterday was "the first day of spring" here--mid 60s, sunny, no wind. I walked in the neighborhood and lover being outdoors. While I was out running errands, it felt like every one on the street was high and happy!

Book club was last night--Tinkers by Paul Harding who won the Pulitzer in 2009 for his first novel that was published by a very small press. I liked the book, but like most of the books we read it wasn't your regular kind of book.

I really like my book club--5 women in our 70s, retired professionals, travelers, some mothers, some not, some widowed, some not, some religious, some not, a lot of care-giving experience, 2 cancer diagnoses. They're all lifelong Louisvillians who are my go-tos for local history and culture instruction and insights. In short, we've all been around a while and know s**t. Nobody is afraid to say what they think or to disagree with each other. It's lovely to be around grown-ups.

Last night at one point, because of the book we were discussing, we were talking about motherhood--and when did you know you wanted or didn't want children. Several referenced the fact that our club is a safe space where we can explore and speak our full truths out loud. (This sounds a bit like Paula's church group where they're exploring their life experiences and the impacts those have had on their development.)

All of this underscores the contributions that being in community can make to all aspects of our health--physical, mental, emotional, etc.

I sincerely wish I could live another 100 years and keep on learning about the human experience. I certainly don't think that 79 years is long enough to figure it out!

Great picture - The shark does look serious about the whole thing!

So I assume the bailiff calling your name meant you got to leave early? I used to hate being called for jury duty because I ended up sitting there for a day doing nothing and never getting on an actual jury (unlike teachers, lawyers didn't like insurance people). Last time I was summoned here in Florida I couldn't do it because I was out of state so had to defer. When the deferred date came close they cancelled my need to go. I won't have to do it in the future because after age 70 you are not required to serve.

Are you also a fan of the Costco Chicken Pot Pie? I was tempted to pick one up the other day, but it's awful big ... On the other hand if its yummy I could freeze part of it.