July 13

It was a pleasant, calm day. Kristine came over for coffee (yeah!) and we had a good time chit-chatting for a few hours in the back yard by the pool. Then I worked on my puzzle (which is still not quite finished) and am now engaged in our typical evening activity: binge-watching a TV show in the family room.

We have comfortable couches in our comfortable room, the crickets are chirping outside, it's cool enough out for open windows, and we're enjoying our ongoing viewing of "Designated Survivor."

It's a good, simple thing, and I'm thankful.