Companies like T-Mobile offer a home wireless hub router, but I don't know how near a tower must be or if it is a satellite device. And if it is any faster or more robust than your hot spot. My daughter rented that kind of device you have when she travelled in Japan and Europe to avoid the extra charges on her phone.

I repacked one of the eBay items; a group of four old VHS players were in a huge box and the shipping costs scared off folks who need them for parts or to repair. Now they're in two boxes with much less padding and have already had a couple of views. The post office has done such a terrible job of delivering fragile items that even boxed inside boxes it's tough for glass and ceramics, but the players already don't work so they will probably arrive in perfect condition. Go figure.

What did you try to control that was actually out of your control?
Or to rephrase, where did you try to exert influence and only hurt yourself? The PMR is a result of trying too hard and worrying too much, so that has to be let go of.

When did you feel the most joyful?
It's always with friends and family or in sharing situations (working at the museum, etc.) - something I need to do more of.

Is there anyone you need to forgive in 2026?
No, but I need to give myself a break and be content doing what I can and still staying healthy. Trump and his ilk will only get forgiveness when they're in prison and no longer harming people and the planet. Then we can forgive and forget and move on.

What habit, if you did it consistently, would make your life better?
This one is a bit mangled. If it is a habit then by definition you do it consistently. There are a few activities I need to do often enough that they become habits. ;-)

This morning I went through the settings on Instagram and tried to retrain it to show me the non-political accounts I follow. I don't use it as often and if, when I open it there is an overtly political Trump topic, I close it again and move on.

Charmion, have you had a consultation about the kitchen? What is being suggested? Will you keep the same footprint or will this be one of those sprawling kitchen operations that merges rooms (as seen on TV)?