Wasn't it Wonderful Yesterday?

Wasn't it Wonderful yesterday? How may folks kept remarking on the date? Wonderful?

You know, ONEderFULL?

My grandmother didn't get it.

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My brother sends a photo of my dad drinking beer in Tokyo. I start emailing my new year's image to friends and family. I've also finished the condolence cards that have been on my to-do list for ages, one delayed long enough for me to be very worried about not seeing the person who had lost both a sister and brother last year. Maybe the delay is a blessing: letting her know that even now others do know she may be in a place of grief.

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I've gone and overcommitted myself, i worry. Two clearness committees and hosting "Warm Winter Nights," a gathering for games and crafts at the Meetinghouse of Friday nights.

I did blast through my electronic New Years Greetings. Tomorrow morning i will scrawl out notes to my staff. I find i want to wait until i can do it "perfectly" -- deep meaningful messages to each person. I think this year i will say "Thank you for your hard work last year. I enjoyed working with you, and i look forward to our work together in the coming year."

I did bundle some things up for my sister today and made it to the post office, to find that the package reception drawer was locked.

I don't feel entirely *ready* with going back to work tomorrow, but i will have to be at the video conference at 8 am. I always wish i'll "get ahead" by working over the weekend, but i never do, and then Sunday evening comes and i feel so behind.

Healthwise, I feel like the cold has mostly blown over, but some of the inflammations are ongoing. For about four hours this afternoon my lower lip ballooned up. I've had various welts and rashes and swollen bumps off and on all week. Nothing but the canker hangs around....