I went for my annual physical. I told my doctor that I stopped my daily walks. I reported that I was bored with the routine after 5 ½ years. He asked if I take my medication every day. I said yes. He asked if I was bored by it. I said no. He shared the awareness that I was willing to do something ritually just because it was good for me. I got the point.

I walked today.

Ari began is senior year in high school. I asked them what classes they are taking. They said American Democracy. I said, “Oh, you are taking ancient history.” They laughed.

When I visited Santa Monica, I spent time with Harold and Henry, had a massage, got a pedicure and had pizza twice. Very rewarding.

I had a great time with Jules.

My family continues to encourage me to shop at Trader Joe’s. Ari know the store well and is familiar with my preferences. He took me through the whole store, stopping to point out spicy items. He was eager for me to buy something. He wanted to take a picture of me doing so. That did not happen, but I gained more familiarity with the store.

Sorry to disappoint you.

Went to see my dermatologist. She did her typical viewing: hair, arms, legs, full body checkup. She smiled and said, “See you in two years.”

A worthwhile journey to Long Beach.

I started watching Sullivan’s Crossing on Netflix. It is a series that is in its third season. I started at the beginning and continued for two days. It was wonderful. Most of it takes place in Nova Scotia. It was so good, I suspected it was Canadian. I researched.

It is.

Julie often is low on food in her house. I am always encouraging her to go to the grocery store. She has pointed out to me that our shopping patterns are different. Yesterday she called me in the afternoon and told me she had gone to three different stores: Ralphs, Trader Joes and Whole Foods. She wanted me to sit on the phone with her while she put the groceries away and told me what each item was.

Consequence.

Whenever I go out to eat, I bring my own take home container and put half of the meal in it before I eat. Another meal at home. This week I am eating out four times. My refrigerator will be filled with containers.

No cooking!

I have been talking to Carrie and Julie in the morning at the same time for quite a while. This week it changed. Julie began a new job, Carrie was off work. It has compelled me to think in the morning instead of doing my routine.

Parenting.

I bought a new bathing suit.

I told Julie this means we need to take a trip in December or go to Erik’s hot tub in Cazadero.

She favors both.