Monday, December 29, 2025

We watched Lauren's journey from Sacramento via "Find my'" and shared locations. She made it down with no significant issues beyond the dense fog that can be so difficult to drive in. Apple Maps navigation audio played through her speakers as intended, and the satisfaction it clearly gave her to have done this was rewarding to witness. She was right about the specific section of the door causing the window-closure problem. I was able to get it loosened enough to inch it back out and to reapply tape as a visual cue. We ran an errand or two, and I was comfortable as a pass­enger. I think she's doing well. Very well. She got together with her friend Elissa while I worked out. Jen made wings (delicious), and we played dominoes. Tommy came and went as is typical. He returned around 10 with Vinny to assemble a new computer he bought. Allegedly, a "necessity" for his studying. I call bullshit, but I don't care anymore. His actions and choices are his to make, not mine. I have learned my lessons. He will learn his. Maybe, maybe not. Jen's leaving for a road trip with Cindy tomorrow morning. Lauren and I will putter about, and she leaves on Wednesday. I am looking forward to a few solo days to attend to things of my own interest and initiative. Eating well, exercise, maybe a hike or two, reading, writing and orienting myself to some agendas and intentions.

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