Yes, it was another quiet day. I did assorted chores (clearing out more stuff at work, paying a couple of bills, and so on). I spent twenty minutes on the treadmill, and the (very unreliable) scale at the gym says I’m up about a quarter of a pound. Not down (strange though it feels to me) is cause for celebration.
I’m still eating fairly well. The exercise doesn’t hurt, of course. I had a good lunch, and a couple of small afternoon snacks, and I’ll be hungry for dinner by the time we eat.
Tomorrow we’ll go to visit family. My brother-in-law has moved into a new office that I haven’t seen yet, and I’m going to insist that he show it off. (The persuasion probably won’t be all that difficult a project.) I am very much looking forward to spending a few days with people I love dearly. If I don’t make updates, it’s because I’m not at my desk, so please don’t imagine the worst.
Have the happiest of Thanksgivings, dear Mara.
I went to a concert of Tibetan bowls last Sunday. I’d never heard so many at one time. We all lay in a circle with our heads toward the center where the bowls were. The players struck them with cloth-covered mallets. It was soft, bell-like, full of odd harmony and strange reverberations, from quite low to high “ting” sounds. At the end, we sent energies toward any loved ones who were ill. I sent you my energy. Have a peaceful and joyous holiday.
Ellen
Hola. I’m busy basting a 28-lb turkey to share my favorite holiday with 15 Argentine friends. They enjoy participating by making sweet potatos and fruit pies — and bringing the wine! — making it all the merrier. Enjoy the holiday with the family. I’m there in spirit!