Tripping

Tuesday, April 08, 2024

It’s supposed to get warmer this week, up to seventy degrees. I can’t wait for that sunny heat. Yesterday, in midmorning, I was outside as a chilly wind penetrated my stretchy denim jeans. I hurried inside, changed clothes, and all day, then sported snow pants and a heavy sweater. Fighting this spring’s weather is continuous business.

Thanks to all who have asked about my broken tooth. Yes, it’s fixed, the cap is re-cemented perfectly. I took Chase, my Rottweiler-X, to the dentist’s office to prevent his digging and slipping under the fence after my Jeep pulled away. At the dentist’s, Chase stayed in the Jeep while I walked to the office door, opened it, and turned to look back; I waved at Chase at the rear window, watching me.

An hour later, I emerged and saw Chase still at the Jeep window, hadn’t moved an inch, and still staring at the door through which I’d disappeared. He’s my first Rottweiler type and maybe has many of the breed’s outstanding characteristics. He’s very smart, focused mentally, strong physically, and devoted to his person. Besides, Chase is fun.

If only he’d finish maturing and quit escaping enclosures.

Yesterday evening, PBS broadcast an award show from the Kennedy Center. Elton John and his writing partner were receiving the Gershwin Award for Musical Achievement. I didn’t witness yesterday’s rare real-time moon/sun eclipse, but found this Award Show eclipsing most past TV musical offerings.

Dear Friends: Now, I’ll be off to tackle another day. Diana