Managed to get up early even though it was Saturday. Simply to keep a cadence. Sunday is my day of rest and no alarm. I started the day with an email confirming the completion of Linda's headstone along with a photo. It was a bit shocking to see a photo of the actual item. It's still hard to believe any of the past 1-2 years were real, or that I'm back in Pano, or that she is dead. None of it seems real at 6.30 am. But the headstone is shipping and will be there soon. I made breakfast sausage and eggs for us all. We walked the dog and headed to my mom's to meet Ryan and Lindsey and take on the task of removing the carpeting that's been there for 50 years. The wood flooring underneath is in great condition. Beyond two minor sections needing some TLC, the rest is ready for a buff and wax job. We got completely done within 2 hours, and we bought lunch for all. Tommy and Lindsey, and Ryan all took off, but Lauren wanted to keep going, and I agreed. So we did the same down the hall, which had a lot more detail work to manage due to 7 doors, thresholds, etc. But we got it all done! It looks great. It's also very rewarding to have put the actions behind the words and taken the time to make the efforts and get this languishing task done. We have to still remove wallpaper and paint and fear mounding installed, but it's underway, and we know she'll enjoy the home much more. Jen/I joined Jess and Bev and friends and family at their home for a casual backyard gathering to commentate Jess's 60th. It was great - good food, good wine, great friends and conversations and lots of laughter. As I said to Jen, it feels like we're really 'living' our lives to their fullest by spending time doing things like we've done today - time with family and friends and consciously present.