Author Archives: Jeff

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a morning walk in downtown Greenville.  (I can’t bring myself to call it Uptown.) I went to Dollar Tree and Food Lion for my father. I went to Harris-Teeter for my mother. Andy and I went for a walk before dinner. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  MilkContinue reading “Saturday, May 30”

Today’s highlights: PT Michelle came to work with my mother. ST Michelle came to work with my mother. Andy and I went for a run in the rain after work. We watched Jay’s new Isolation Friday video. Today’s ice cream:  Ben & Jerry’s Gimme S’More! Today’s beer:  Rocket Science from Fullsteam Brewery  in Durham andContinue reading “Friday, May 29”

Today’s highlights: I had a virtual Life Pulse meeting at work. We had a virtual Team Break with a game of “Would you rather…?” Andy and I went for a walk after work (and after the storm). Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Go Getter Low Calorie IPA from Hi-Wire Brewing  in Asheville and PerniciousContinue reading “Thursday, May 28”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went back to work today after a 5-day weekend. OT Jan came to work with my mother. I had a virtual US Town Hall meeting at work. Andy and I went for a run after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Hi-Wire Hi-Pitch from Hi-Wire Brewing  in Asheville andContinue reading “Wednesday, May 27”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went on a special birthday excursion, including: A self-guided walking tour of New Bern, including Tryon Palace, revolutionary war sites, historic homes, historic churches, etc. A nature walk in the maritime forest at Fort Macon State Park. A ramble on the beach. An exploration of the old fort. A driveContinue reading “Tuesday, May 26”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went to Rocky Mount to run on the Tar River Trail. I stopped by Harris-Teeter to pick up a few things. We helped my mother with her puzzle. I made chocolate chip pan cookies for Andy’s birthday.  (A little salty? Maybe they will taste better tomorrow?) Today’s ice cream:  n/aContinue reading “Monday, May 25”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I slept in. We went to the river house at Bath via Chocowinity. We went for a long hike at Goose Creek State Park.  Perhaps 8 miles? On our way back to Greenville, w took the ferry across the Pamlico River from Bayview to Aurora. We had a Zoom beer hourContinue reading “Sunday, May 24”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a virtual 10-miler run on the Green Mill Run Greenway and the South Tar River Greenway.  (Actually 11.5 miles.)  It was not as hot as last weekend but was sunnier and more humid. I prepared Three Songs for Maarten: Homegrown Tomatoes by Guy Clark Jesus and Tomatoes byContinue reading “Saturday, May 23”

Today’s highlights: I had the day off from work as a holiday and Andy took a vacation day. We went to the river house at Bath. We turned on the water and hot water. We stripped all the beds, washed/dried sheets and re-made the beds. We vacuumed out the sofa bed. We rambled around town.Continue reading “Friday, May 22”

Today’s highlights: We had a Team Break meeting in Teams at work.  I was asked about my favorite place on earth.  I gave two answers:  (i) Vermont to live and (2) Italy to visit. PTA Amy came over to work with my mother. ST Michelle came over to work with my mother. Andy and IContinue reading “Thursday, May 21”