Something Creative
As I have not been blogging much lately, you my faithful (insane—you know who you are) readers, have missed out on what’s been going on. So let’s play catch-up… (not ketchup—yuck!)
June was a tough month for me. I struggled (and still am) with overwhelming feelings of what I can only self-diagnos as depression. Sure I’ve had my ups & downs but this is something more. I’ve written about some of it in other posts & won’t rehash it all here. Suffice it to say that I’ve not been my best self. (I have a snarky comment that I want to put here in regards to whether or not I HAVE a best self. In an attempt to be kinder to me I shall not finish that thought out loud.)
Abe has been busy—or at least attempting to be busy—working on a project for a local bank. If they ever finalize the design he’ll be completing the signs in the next couple weeks. He’s also dealt with getting my Jeep back on the road, keeping his truck running, mowing the yard (massive task that it is w/all our space) & trying to prepare for Art in the Park which is speeding towards us. On top of that he’s been marvelous in being there for me on the darkest of days. I don’t think I can say it enough—he’s pretty amazing!
I got to have an experience that most people complain about. I know I sure did at first. When the letter saying I was called for jury duty arrived there was much griping & gnashing of teeth. I had to take off work (ok that wasn’t so bad). We only had one vehicle at the time so that meant Abe was stuck at home when he really needed to be in the shop. Yet after being officially selected for the jury I was ready to embrace the process with open arms. It wasn’t fun by any means—I was on a criminal sexual assualt (in the 1st degree) case. For those of you who aren’t totally familiar with the terminology that means rape. I was fascinated by the process—and not surprisingly it is nothing like what you see on television. For one thing there is A LOT of waiting. Still we managed to finish the case up in 3 days. My final take on the experience is that it was a wonderful way to get a look at how truly unique our justice system really is.
Not much else happend in June. We slogged through our routine. Nothing exciting & thankfully unlike last year nothing devestating either. We did spend a lot of time with our sister-in-law Anne & the boys. It was the last month before Pete came home from basic training (Army-National Guard). In spite of missing Pete, Anne & the boys did well during his absence. We spent many great days & nights there playing with the kids, visiting & just sharing our lives. Pete is home now (he arrived here on July 3rd) and we are all excited he is back. Abe & I are hoping that all of us can embark on some of our traditional summer adventures now.
That’s about all for the catching up I guess…
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