On the heals of Jess's "VOTM" vertical tasting of 6 "Spanish bombs" spanning 2014-2020, I awoke feeling crappy after a similar night's sleep. Or lack of. Maybe it was the wine but I thought my consumption was quite restrained. Or it could be due to the large slice of Leona's game changing cheesecake that was gone moments after being set before me. The Paso trip will be a chance to try the tastings without consuming. I better read up. We aligned on a 3-day carnivore plan that will be much more manageable there. I have a wonderful opportunity to work with a deep bows Sangha member family on a review of their aging mother's state of affairs and needs. 'm looking forward to doing so. My gentle conversation with Lauren (more monolog. than dialog) gave me hope that she will be ok no matter what. A road trip may be in our future. This afternoon I found myself lounging against Jennifer on the patio. It was a conscious act to do so, recognizing the opportunity to be fully present with the sights, sounds and warmth of a perfect summer afternoon. only, it April. so August will likely be unbearable. Marissa and Nigel arrived at my mom's 6pm and we enjoyed a chance to visit and connect. They came to stay with us, and we stayed up on the patio talking with Tommy, and haven briefly on facetime and speaker- phone. It makes me happy to be with all of these wonderful family members, and their unique & shared characters.
