It been quite a week

[katesthoughts]

 

It's been one week.   The last time I was going to write it was my Aunt Rosalie’s Death anniversary.  It was also Tigers Anniversary of crossing the rainbow bridge.  I regret not calling or writing to Rosalie more often.

My neighbor Rosalie died earlier this month, and her funeral was scheduled the same weekend as my brunch.    It felt a bit awkward initially, but I believe I managed it effectively.   The daughter requested the clubhouse for the post-funeral gathering that day.   President Frank called and asked if I could move or cancel it for that day and I couldn’t or wouldn’t.  He was understanding.  Their reception was at Stone Bridge Restaurant.

The brunch was great.  I was nervous but Laura had my back.  I went to the store for ground coffee and half and half for brunch and home.   Laura arrived, and together we went to Big Y to buy sandwiches, a birthday cake, and some snacks for her in preparation for the storm.

We began preparations, and the initial arrivals were several new participants from Milford.

Everyone arrived, and after chatting and eating, three new attendees left around 1. The rest of us played Taboo.   I really didn’t like it.  Some of the questions were quite provocative  We  cleaned up the clubhouse and ended the brunch. 

I went home and relaxed and then to Liz’s to visit her and get her mail.  I had to bring utensils that someone thought were my personal ones , after that was done I came back and relaxed for an hour then left for the nighttime activities

I had the opportunity to meet Gillion, Faith, Paula, and Paula's friend at Home Restaurant in Branford.     It was a birthday dinner for Paula and then after we were going to Legacy Theater in Stonycreek.  Unfortunately, I got lost on my way to the theater and the GPS was not working.  I was so upset by this I was so late.  I saw the last hour of The show.  It ended at 9 and we all said good night and headed home.  Going home was much easier than getting there.   I suspect it was quite beautiful and what I did see of the area was but it was secluded.

I don’t remember exactly when I arrived home, but I did park in the visitors’ lot before the storm started.    Snowfall began on Sunday, followed by a storm that deposited no less than one foot of accumulation by the end of the day.   Yale, the city, and my supervisor all emailed instructions not to come to campus on Monday.   Those who could work remotely should and those who couldn’t work remotely still got paid. I received payment for cleaning the house, shopping for groceries, and watching television.   They named this blizzard of 2026 Calvin.  We are getting more by the end of the week as well.  I am over the snow.