I invited Ari and Ember for lunch. I decided to prepare a salad. I asked Ari if Ember had any limitations or preferences for foods. He said she is a vegetarian.

Lucky I asked.

I was walking with Susan one morning and she noticed a purple tree that she found very attractive. I told her I find it wonderful that she is able to look up and notice things. Since I fell, I only look at the sidewalk.

Limited awareness.

I roasted asparagus today. I put it into a mixture of olive oil and salt and pepper. In the past, after placing it on the baking sheet, I sprinkle parmesan cheese over it. I decided to do it differently this time and did not use the cheese.

I shall see.

I made chocolate chip cookies to send to Isaac at college. When I mailed them today at the post office, I asked them to label the box fragile.

They did.

I am tired of the rain. In light of the drought in California, we are thought to be pleased with the rain. Two weeks in a row is too much.

My thought.

I went by myself walking today once it was lighter outside. I was anxious about doing so again after my fall a month ago. I walked a shorter distance.

I was proud of myself for challenging my anxiety.

Many of my clients are concerned about their stress level. I find that their work environment contributes the most to this feeling. So many people feel overwhelmed or unhappy at work.

Change is not easy.

Erik invited me, as he usually does. He informed me there would be an added guest. Yep, Jules was going to fly in for the dinner.

My family is incredible.

After my fall and hospitalization, Erik informed me that he was staying with me the first night home and Carrie was coming from work so he could get a prescription I needed. I was not “allowed” to be alone.

The opinion of my incredibly caring kids.

OOPS

Tripped over a tree walking in the dark. Brain bleed, facial stitches. Hospital for 4 days. Face is now purple and yellow. Back to work.

Clients ask questions.