Got up to go for a walk with Lauren at 6am. I felt the tug to remain in bed and set the alarm to snooze. I even did, but forced myself up before it went off. Went to get Lauren who's alarm hadn't gone off only to learn it was 5.15, not 6.15. I'd somehow munged my alarm setting. I stayed up all the same but let her sleep in and we walked at 6.30 for 1hr, to Bagel Basket and back. It was awesome. I set aside my goal of another chapter of "Promised Land" so we could just enjoy the walk and talk. I have lots of time to listen to an audiobook but this was a chance to just be together. We got a #5 for Tommy on a crossaint and a bagel for her, too. We returned and I decided that since they were both with me until 6pm and they were out of school this week, I'd take the day off today instead of Wednesday. I'm glad I did. Lauren and I went into LG where I bought and shipped some Great Bear to Melissa, we drove around for awhile, got Tommy after his workout and headed to Phils Fish Market for lunch. It was great. Yes, a long drive, but options are limited these days and it was reminiscent of prior outings. I took the CRV over the BMW too. Old School :-). Ran w/Lauren to GOBM to get our Thanksgetting food, took her to Pano at 6pm per our new custody agreement after walking the dog together. It's nice having the whole day with her. Relaxed for the evening, listen to the next chapter as I'd intended earlier. Setup Libby access for my mom's forthcoming Kindle and sent her updates. Put "Men Explain Things To Me" on hold for her, along with a few others. Watched "All In: The Fight for Democracy", about the history of voter suppression. My God, what the hell was wrong with people and how is it that it's even still a thing today, which it is, and worse in ways that it's subversive, manipulative and difficult to identify and recognize. From gerrymandering to the deceptions used in campaign materials to lobbiest and special interests, it seems like we're taking one step forward and two steps back... and to the side, too.