Black Angus Makes A Fine Point with their Cobb Salad
Woke up naturally, again, before 6. Meditation was 1/2 on target which was good given my lack of practice and distracted mind. Work day was good, another opportunity to be present and well invested. Got Panorama situated for Barbara's stay. Took Lauren to Super Duper en route to Vasona, caught up briefly with Martin. I'm always stunned and grateful that we've stayed connected all these years. But I need closer friends now more than ever. Once I can be genuine with about all that's going on around and within me. That seems elusive. Maybe it's me. Took Lauren to Black Angus for dinner, had a really nice time. Got a good compliment from Jen about my successful effort to relax more. That's validating and she knows the depth and extent of my ongoing angst and tension. He friend Cindy M. came over, they talked and laughed on the patio into the night and it was such a joy to hear. I love that she has those connections. I wish Linda had really 'lived' more, in the moment and in gratitude for all she had nad has still. Except for time. Tommy's in Reno, doing ExtraHour work. And buying $200 sun glasses while his car sits waiting for him to pay the $2500 bill. I just don't get it and in the spirit of being the parent I can be at this point, I'm not going to call him on it. He's responsible for his actions. The AC got fixed, my short-sighted neglect of changing air filters likely caused the capacitor to fail. $400 later, I'm paying the price. Getting ice cream at Safeway a woman line-jumped to a newly opening line without showing consideration of those waiting in front of her. WTF is with people? So selfish and uncivil. It's sad. Talked to Jeri briefly, going to help get the my mom's memorial for Paula. Mom's pushing back. Fuck. Hate being in hte middle. Will work it out.
Oh, and today I learned that medieval masons and carpenters would carve marks into their benches at given measurements, so that they could easily adjust their work-pieces of wood or stone. Thus the term "Benchmark".
