Author Archives: Jeff

Today’s highlights: My sister closed on her house (selling) today. Andy and I went for a walk tonight after work in the wind and the rain. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Milk Stout from The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery and Festival Express from Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem. Today’s pet peeve:  Too much multi-tasking at work.Continue reading “Wednesday, May 20”

Today’s highlights: It was a VERY quiet morning at my mother’s house. I picked my mother up from the hospital this afternoon. Andy and I went for a run tonight after work in cool and rainy conditions. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Gaelic Ale from Highland Brewing Company in Asheville and Mountain Candy fromContinue reading “Tuesday, May 19”

Today’s highlights: I had a virtual Life Pulse meeting at work. Andy and I went for a neighborhood walk after work. My mother fell at bedtime and gashed her head.  The EMS took her to the emergency room but we were not allowed to go. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Sweet Josie from LoneriderContinue reading “Monday, May 18”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went a virtual 10-mile run on the Green Mill Run Greenway and South Tar River Greenway. I worked on getting caught up on my bookkeeping in the afternoon. Andy and I went for a neighborhood walk after dinner. We had Zoom beer hour with Jay…with a surprise visit from hisContinue reading “Sunday, May 17”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a walk at River Park North. I prepared Three Songs for Maarten: Lux Aeterna by Edward Elgar Let My Love Be Heard by Jake Runestad Spem in Alium by Thomas Tallis I went to Food Lion for my father. I went to Harris-Teeter for my mother. I workedContinue reading “Saturday, May 16”

Today’s highlights: The surgeon’s nurse called to check on my mother. We had a Zoom farewell party for a co-worker who has taken a job in Switzerland. Andy and I went for a neighborhood run after work. We watched Jay’s Mothers’ Day Garage Concert. Today’s ice cream:  Phish Food Today’s beer:  Pactolus Light Lager and DappleContinue reading “Friday, May 15”

Today’s highlights: OT Jan came to work with my mother.  Fine motor skills. I hosted a Team Break at work.  We shared maps. I handled a payroll tax filing for my mother’s business. We dropped some papers off with my dad. Andy and I went for a walk after work at Boyd H Lee Park.Continue reading “Thursday, May 14”

Today’s highlights: PT LaTannis (sp?) came to work with my mother. Andy and I helped my mother finish her puzzle…including searching for pieces hiding on the oriental rug. Andy and I went for a run after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Pilot Mountain Pale Ale, Hoppyum IPA and Seeing Double IPA from FoothillsContinue reading “Wednesday, May 13”

Today’s highlights: I was tired this morning. PTA Amy came to work with my mother. I had a Zoom voice lesson with Mary this afternoon. Andy and I helped my mother with her puzzle. Andy and I went for a walk after work at Alice F Keene District Park. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer: Continue reading “Tuesday, May 12”

Today’s highlights: I had to troubleshoot my external webcam working with Teams. We had a Virtual Life Pulse meeting at work. Andy and I walked to the bank to deposit a check for my mother.  We walked through the drive-thru. Andy and I went for a run after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer: Continue reading “Monday, May 11”