My life is going on at the same unexciting pace. I garden
for an hour every other day and am trying to get in the
habit of taking a walk at night. I guess I should switch
to mornings because tiredness always seems to defeat me
at night.

Rex has as many neurosis as ever. I have to lock myself
up in Ted's workroom to iron. The hissing of the iron
sends him into such a state of fear that he clings to
Ted. He has learned that he must eat his dinner before
he gets his Denta Stix but that doesn't stop him from
trying to con me out of his treat before he has eaten his
food. It is hilarious to watch.

Ted sleeps a good bit of the time now. It is after
one p.m. and he hasn't gotten up yet.

I grocery shopped this morning. I love Aldi's but
do not love the way they are always running out of
staple foods. I had to go to a second grocery store
to get cottage cheese.

My cousin from California is here and my sister gave a
family dinner for her with lots of delicious food and
it was wonderful seeing the extended family. I just
realized that I am a great, great aunt. How is this
possible? Time is so sneaky. Close family is such a
blessing.