photo by David

February 14, 2025
Here is a second person's rendition of the moon last night.  I haven't seen it yet tonight.  And I have a funny feeling I'm not going to see it until Monday or so.  So here it is in its glory.



Happy Valentines Day
Happy Birthday, Daniel Whiton.
I think the flowers brought to me on Tuesday count for today.  I'm not a big believer in Valentines Day and I'm not sure I can remember the last time I was in a relationship that would have celebrated it.  Today I did receive love from all those that are close to my heart.  I even got some Valentine cards.  I received empathy, compassion, kindness, sweetness, some chocolate and care.  What else can I ask for?  I got to talk to EJ about their short story, I talked to Skyler about starting a new writing group, I almost got all of the paperwork done to get my car back on the road, and I watched a 7 week old baby with RSV be cared for by his mother in an ER.  

And now I'm exhausted. 


I got to swim and take a hot tub with my buddies.  Was brought lunch by David and herded through some stressful and practical activities.  I bought a few groceries, listened, and cooked a healthy warm dinner of chicken thighs, carrots and mushrooms.  


I took this picture because of the colors piled up together.  Unfortunately, again I did not have time to take pictures, I had to tend to other things.  With any luck tomorrow I will get a ride in, thus, some pictures.   I am hosting open gallery at LAVA so I won't get many photos taken there, but I'm hoping to get a ride to the canal before the snow starts.  Wish me luck.   

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