Tom went to Boston today for a post-op follow-up with Dr. Z, but, for a change, I didn't have to go with him.

Today was my first day off after a very hectic (but successful) weekend trunk show (sale) at work (during which I didn't get my usual day off). Long hours, frantic pace, adrenaline overload. And Monday wasn't much better.

Soooooo...I made a list last night and today got to do all the cleaning stuff I usually can't get done because Tom is around, plus the usual stuff that's been lying in wait for me to have time.

Mended tights (holes in toes), did handwashing, finished a book, had to run to the store to get laundry detergent, so went via post office and mailed a couple things. (Our mailbox needs to be reset -- the rain destroyed the half-barrel it was in.) Came home and did some laundry, made some soup for the freezer, baked a pistachio cake, did the dishes, played with the firewood getting some of it off the ground and a bit dryer. Addressed a couple birthday cards, hang in there cards and a sympathy card along with a rebate application to mail on my way to Dover. Swept. In my house, sweeping is a necessity before vacuuming. Vacuuming is exciting because the rugs change color. (Sigh.)

I had to return two items I bought last week at Goodwill which didn't fit, plus a pair of shoes for which I had no receipt. Took some more stuff over to donate, got my refund, and could get another $5.99 item in exchange for the shoes that didn't fit. Price had to be exact or less. And I lucked out -- found a nice pair of low winterish lace-up boots with a good tread on the sole and a bit of fur around the ankles.

Beat Tom home and had time to sweep down the stairs, too. Guess who else had an appointment with Dr. Z today? Sonny got a picture of Tom and Kendall and Jacqui, I think with Dr. Z. Sorry I missed the party!

Right now I'm going to take a glass of wine upstairs and change the bed (while the rugs are in the dryer).

Linn