Glorious weekend

Reasons that I have enjoyed this 3 day weekend more than anything in recent memory:

1) I only opened my laptop once. None of the emails I'd received required that I do anything.

2) The Umstead. We've enjoyed the dining, the bar and now the spa! Phillip and I each had 50 minutes of massage followed by full, unlimited use of the lounge, whirlpool and sauna. My body has not been so relaxed since 1972. Also, it was Phillip's first massage, ever. He loved it. We have another appointment in two weeks.

3) Little Brock Sampson recovered from his neutering (no Neuticles please, Diane!!) with amazing, typical LBS vigor. X-rays also reveal he has nothing wrong with his hips. He is just uncoordinated, like his mama.

4) The shopping was unprecedented. I got things I wanted, plus a bunch of things I didn't even know I wanted.

5) Sleeping.

6) Did I mention not working?

7) The yard is looking good. I even watered all the flowers today. And by "I", I mean the sprinkler watered the flowers. I moved said sprinkler around the yard. Henry Parmalee, I thank you.

Vet techs

When I call to ask how my dogs are doing, it's because I'm worried about them.

Acting like you don't understand the question does NOT put me at ease!

Notes from the road: Part one

Have been reading science fiction book by David Palmer. Emergence. Book written entirely in Pitman shorthand. Find that thoughts are always in Pitman shorthand lately. Disconcerting. Solution: Finish book, think in normal sentences soon.

Am in Massachusetts for fourth time in four weeks. Trips ok, flying not so good. Have discovered that sitting by window reduces panic induction sequence caused by take-off. Must see wing to believe it is still attached!

Work is long, hard. Maybe hardest ever. All relative, though. Have hired new staff. Major accomplishment!

Had to board puppies today. Miss them already.

Get to watch tv in hotel. Nothing good ever on tv!

Have lost five pounds and acquired constant cough. Need to sleep more, drink less coffee, get more fresh air.

Forgot, FORGOT (!) to buy Smashing Pumpkins tickets on Sunday. Heard new song in rental car today. Actually pretty good. *sigh*

Short trip this week. Maybe no travel next week. Things are looking up! Eh, spoke too soon, there's Nancy Grace. Turning tv OFF now!