I am taking a breather, a short but welcome breather. I have two days off.

[self pity]
The commute to my training location is taking a lot out of me, a one and half hour drive to get there and then back again at the end of a demanding day. Sometimes the only thing that keeps me awake during the drive home is to eat steadily and sing at the top of my lungs. Quite a sight.
[/self pity]

When I signed up for the course the drive was at a location only one hour from home. I strategized that I could just manage it, taking into account time, energy and cost. But the instructor moved it to her other business location after the first few weeks, an additional 30 minute drive, so she could conduct business while teaching. [NOT a good idea!] Another few weeks and I'll be back at home!

Enough about the training challenge though, this is my break from the commuting grind.

Yesterday was beautiful. The buds were bursting first thing in the morning and by evening there were small leaves unfolding everywhere. Transformation!

Today it is raining and mild. I've been puttering away on the computer, doing laundry and trying to get some control over my desktop (computer and actual wooden desk).

Terra sent an hilarious Mother's Day card, with a picture of her, a big smile and a wild waving hello. I laugh every time I look at it.

Caitrìona and Harriet stopped in for a visit today. They were up to visit Caitrìona's country house and Harriet's cottage. They brought us a good supply of peanut butter, which they purchased for us on sale. It is Caitrìona's birthday on Monday, 78 years old! She has more energy than anyone else I know! What a gal! When someone said, "You go girl!", Caitrìona heard the call.

Attila and I became a couple sixteen years ago tomorrow. We have a lot to celebrate.