I read online yesterday that a good way to manage gophers in your yard is to sprinkle coffee grounds at the holes. So while at Starbucks this morning, I asked for and got a massive bag of feet! This will be an interesting experiment. Lauren called to share some good grades news and excitement about the Catalina trip. The weather may not be perfect, but I am going with a positive mindset. Leven, if we are stuck inside due to rain, we will be in a beautiful place. I made some budget projections last night, and I started to get anxious about our future, but at the same time, I see that even our worst-case scenarios are manageable. Staying positive takes constant conscious effort, but it is well worth it. Tommy and I had lunch at Aqui today; it was a pleasant but short time. I used an approach the Kaiser counselor recommended to engage in dialog, which worked well. I asked if he wanted to go to Madronia tomorrow, and he did not commit either way. Linda's sister Kathy called after lunch, and we talked briefly about her passing and the kids since then. It was a pleasant and positive call. I'll also want to set aside some tomorrow to reflect on myself. We heard a coyote tonight very close to the house. Jen saw one walking down our street a few weeks ago, and now we heard it. The dogs are on high alert and growling still.
