The Mission Hub School was my son Erik’s idea. It would focus on medical and bio-tech for the high school students who chose to go there. The location is ideal. The school was built and opened recently. I am thrilled to be able to go on a tour with Erik this week. I am so proud of him.

And I am so happy for the students.

Ari graduates from high school this week. Jules comes to town. Dinner together tonight. Isaac comes in for the graduation Tuesday. Lunch afterward. A brunch to celebrate on Saturday.

Meaningful time with family.

The gate to my backyard became difficult to open and close. The latch had become unhinged. I contacted the property management company and it took them a long time to respond. I use the gate every day, often a few times, and I had to lift it to move it. Today they did the repair.

It took them 1 ½ hours.

Lots of things to look forward to. Seeing the play Ari wrote. Seeing Ari acting in another play. Having dinner with my family. Mother’s Day with my family. SFMOMA with Carrie. Touring the Mission Hub school Erik built in SF. Ari’s graduation. Going to visit Jules. Ari leaving for Reed.

I have a good life.

Went shopping and bought some fresh produce. When checking out, the clerk said, “You are clearly a budget shopper. That’s great.”

I wonder who isn’t in this economy.

I was offered free yellow onions. I took one. A woman asked if I ever baked them. I asked her to tell me what she meant and she told me to place a whole onion, not trimmed or with the peel removed, on a pan in an oven at 375 degrees for one hour. When done, slice in half and the peel will fall off. Trim the ends, put butter and salt and pepper on it. I made it.

I’m glad I took two onions.

I made arrangements a couple of weeks ago to have the carpeting cleaned in my home today. I will need to avoid walking on it afterward for a period of time. And then, the unexpected occurred which suggests it may take longer to dry.

It’s raining today.

A couple of years ago some crows attacked me, likely I was too near a nest. I became paranoid and avoided that path to walk. Now my car had a massive remnant from birds flying over it. Julie says I have an issue with birds.

We had our annual Sedar. As we read the Hagaddah, I once again was reminded that the same themes are addressed and things never seem to change. We are always appreciative of our survival and conscious and caring of those who are victimized and struggling to be free. This is a constant theme in life.

Frustrating and disappointing.

Thursday is always Walmart and Costco. Today I also got my hair cut and went to Trader Joe’s. Considering I never shopped there before, Ari must be pleased I have followed his encouragement.

I anyone counting how many times I have mentioned Trader Joe’s in my blogs?