So Much is Happening

Have you noticed that when you actually have something to blog about you simply don't have time to be on the computer? We spent 10 days in San Diego doing things with and for Mom, then returned to a flurry of activity so I have been quiet.

The tree is a Jacaranda (I'm just guessing at the spelling). I loved them as a child and a young adult, but haven't seen them in bloom for years and I had to take a picture. It doesn't do the tree justice. In real life, the blossoms are a brilliant purple.

We did have time while we were in Southern California to make a visit to the harbor and take in a showing at the art gallery (floral interpretations of many of their paintings and it was marvelous). We also got Mom to several of those pesky medical visits, a visit with old friends in east county, and a little shopping trip. She will be moving to be closer to us within a month. There will be a couple more working vacations to get her moved and facilitate the selling of her condo. After that, any trips to San Diego will be just vacation time.

First day home I just slept all day. Then the round of local activities started. There was memorial service for a young man who died in unfortunate circumstances that helped us remember each person makes a significant contribution, no matter what his or her circumstances. There have been three meetings, a dinner with friends, a reception for local homeless women, and a quick allergist visit for me. The cats are really ticked that I'm not spending time with them. Monday I have to go to DMV and test for a new driver's license. The good news -- I weigh less than I did 20 years ago when I had to actually take my person to DMV for an updated picture and stats. Maybe it is worth never getting to have a brownie or a chocolate chip cookie again. Now if I can just pass the stupid test. I guess I'm thankful that I'm even able to get a DMV appointment. The State of California is cutting services so deeply that one of these days we will simply find all State offices closed.