It’s another Meatless, Matinee, Monday if it’s not interrupted with babysitting duties. I did get my full run in this morning, spread a few bags of stolen mulch, and finished my swim. It’s also the day I call my sister and the start of House of the Dragon, the Game Of Thrones Prequel. Last night, we watched The Princess, an HBO documentary on Princess Di. I’m all caught up on episodes regarding Colosseum and Alone as of this morning. Yes, daily life has returned to its normal, boring, tempo. 

I have one project today – to borrow my son’s shop vac to suck the water and any residue out of the output line of my air conditioning compressor. Neighbors let me know what to do when it comes to maintenance on my house. All the homes in this neighborhood are similar in age, so we compare notes on what needs attention. So far, since my initial warranty has expired, I’ve had to add a UV light to my A/C system and replace an overflow valve. The key is preventing these problems from happening, so I try to keep up on the issues that other nearby home owners are experiencing. 

Tomorrow night, the kids will come over for dinner for the first time in several weeks. They are now back in school and rotating from staying with either mom or dad. We try to do our part in helping them maintain a healthy family life, despite the inevitable divorce. My son is experiencing some depression and not getting enough hours in at work. We’re counting down the days until we leave for Alaska, hoping to spend some time with friends and family in Portland. Our first countdown is to my birthday and the Santana/Earth, Wind, & Fire concert in five days!