Not the blogger I used to be!

When I was in the Peace Corps from 2010 - 2013, I blogged a minimum of twice a month. Now that I'm back in Minneapolis, I can't believe how sporadic I blog. Not as if things aren't going on to write about, but more a testament to the reality that I'm a "some time" writer.

I'm at the keyboard today to settle down. Many things going on and writing helps organize my thoughts. Mother's health, my trip to see Elaine and Suzi in Ohio, bathroom remodel, buying a car again - or not, pushing WAOA to update the curb appeal of our building, and getting in enough hours as a tutor. And did I mention that I've had a stupid cold? Maybe that's why I'm sitting down because I'm slowing down.

Re: mother. I talked with nurse Jean this morning and sent a summary to my sisters.
Re: Ohio trip. I got out "thank you" notecard, but need to think more about a gift - since she told me she already bought a corkscrew which I noticed she needed.
Re: bathroom. Pleasant visit with carpenter Skip yesterday and clarified some items. Now I need to pick out bathroom tile and colors, and add an estimated cost. Total cost is still relatively reasonable.
Re: used car. Put off for another week to see if that late model I spotted online is still unsold.
Re: WAOA. Appointment set with one landscape company for this Thursday; also called Minneapolis city hall about ash tree, stump removal and re-planting a tree.
Re: cold! A few nose blows still but no longer taking drugs.

Once I get those things down on paper it seems like things are not so bad. I'll add in a few more minor things to like finishing taxes and walking to the grocery store. Easy.

So here is one photo from my week in Ohio. I really need to write a separate blog about it - for reasons that will become apparent. That's Suzi, Elaine, and me at Shansi House on the Oberlin campus.