Highlights: How your coffee. Lauren found a Honda Fit in Sacramento and went to check it out, recognizing that the PT + Mini Cooper funds mostly cover the cost of a safer vehicle with more creature comforts. I got the tint removed from my car roof — it was super quick, and I really love the visibility. It does let in more heat, as expected. I'm okay with that. A glass roof that you can't see out of is rather pointless. I brought home Back-a-Yard for Jen. Hiked Guadalupe Oak Grove Park and recalled a few visits with the cub scouts. Played ball with Lucky. Joined the winter practice. The S. A. D. replacement arrived on the same day the other started working agai. The new one has more options and capabilities so it's in place for an initial test tomorrow morning.
Insights: Mark's story over coffee this morning, recounting his sister hesa's final days last week, pretty much wrecked me. It dramatically reinforced how precious this limited time we get really is, and for me how grateful I am to have Jennifer, Lauren and Tommy, friendships and shared experiences spanning decades, and the chance I have every day to appreciate it all. Including the time I have with my mom. I allow inconsequential things annoy me. The PT Cruiser's disposition will resolve and if not optimal, so be it. The life insurance payment will be returned, even if it necessitates my follow up. I will work to secure our continued balance of finances to the best of my abilities. It will all work out, including what does not. That too will present options. As long as I manage my outlook and release the mindset & illusion of fortune (good or bad). My intentions and responses create my reality.