I used my early morning to write. See below. Jen and the dogs got up and the sky above poured for hours. Winds howled, leaves clogged drains, and our outdoor heatlamp blew over and bent the top. We don't know yet if there's any further damage but hopefully it's repairable and won't shot flames in random directions when used again. I managed to stay relatively unplugged sans using the iPhone as a tool for HomeKit setup and revisions, task lists and such. I tried to focus instead on managing the onslaught of clogged drain pipes with a positive attitude (because it's invigorating, actually, to be trying to manage this all on a ladder with water-splatted glasses, slippers and PJs. I got drenched. I also went about the house fixing things like cracked switch and outlet plates. I continued to really relish the house, holiday decor, a nice rotation of classic jazz, and some decaf after the 1st cup of regular. No issues so far beyond fatigue, but that's likely from the whole 'no sleep' issue. Dom and Mary's Coat Drive was a fun event and the soups and stews were delicious. Tommy sold the Mercedes tires, but the CL buyer was at least 2hrs late and irresponsibly non-communicative as to delays and ETAs. That's the risks you take, I suppose. But at least they're gone. Mary and Wendy's open house was tonight. We went and there were a lot more people there than I expected. I felt, honestly, overwhelmed. It was hard to hear – I think it's an age thing but it's an increasing struggle to filter all the other chatter out of a conversation. It seems like it's all coming in at the same volume and blending. Ugh. Still there were lots of familiar faces and it's really wonderful how many people welcome and embrace Jennifer. Lucky pee'd on our bed today so we had to leave him out in the garage instead of the house. He pee'd on the dog bed we left in the garage, right next to the pee pad we setup. WTF? I don't know what is going on or what to do next. I'm trying to be compassionate but it's disgusting and it's what was allowed to be developed as a habit by him since he lived here before.
Anticipation: A good night's sleep, visiting my mom tomorrow, more time relaxing at Pano with the rain, and the probability that something else will happen weather related that'll warrant attention and patience. I'm gearing up :-)
Goals: Even less tech time tomorrow unless it's writing or leave-related planning.
Gratitudes: Having spent the $ earlier this year to have the attic insulation and crawlspace moisture barriers in place before we moved it. I watch the water coming out of the street grate and the sump pump and I'm happy to know we won't be dealing with the routine moisture issues of 'old.