Day 159: Smoky Mountains

Saturday, we packed up the car and got ready to make a quick trip to Vail. We wanted to have a little getaway before Amelia starts school next week, so we booked some rooms with Erin’s parents in Avon, which is right near Vail.We’re staying at hotel there...
Day 158: A Blog Post

Day 158: A Blog Post

And on the 158th day he rested.Yeah, not much interesting went down on Friday anyway, so I’m taking a day away from posting. But thanks for checking in! I always appreciate it.I’ll just leave you with my usual, “be safe out there!” And...
Day 157: Summer Meeting

Day 157: Summer Meeting

For the last week or so, I’d been preparing for my first virtual membership meeting. I am the executive director of a regional trade association, and I report to a board of directors and a group of members. We traditionally have two in-person meetings each year,...
Day 156: Some Good News

Day 156: Some Good News

Last week I shared the news that my Dad had tested positive for COVID. He was feeling pretty lousy, but resting and quarantining. Lots of readers have asked how he’s doing and I’ve been giving little updates all along, but today it looks like I can say...
Day 155: Fro-Yo-A-Go-Go

Day 155: Fro-Yo-A-Go-Go

Tuesday was another busy one on the work front. Another presentation to give, and more prep for a big meeting I’m Zoom hosting later this week. In the old days, I’d say “Well, being busy makes the days go faster!” I suppose that’s still...