Author Archives: Jeff

Today’s highlights: PT Doug came to work with my mother. We had a virtual Team Break on Teams at work.  The theme to share an inspirational or motivational quote or thought. OT Jan came to work with my mother Andy and I had a race planning Zoom meeting with our running club. Andy and IContinue reading “Thursday, June 4”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a walk after work. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  High Roller Blood Orange IPA (something of a gusher) from Big Boss Brewing Company in Raleigh; Hi-Pitch IPA from Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville and Code of Conduct from Pitt Street Brewing Company in Greenville. Today’s pet peeve:  OutsideContinue reading “Wednesday, June 3”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a run after work and before the curfew. Today’s ice cream:  n/a Today’s beer:  Hi-Wire Lo-Pitch from Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville and Frostbite Black IPA from Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem. Today’s pet peeve:  I had to call my mother’s bank to try to troubleshoot an electronic bill-pay issue. Continue reading “Tuesday, June 2”

Today’s highlights: My father wanted to go downtown to help clean up from last night’s civil unrest but his battery was dead. The home health care agency called to notify us that one of our therapists has tested positive for COVID-19.  My mother’s last contact with this person was one day last week. My motherContinue reading “Monday, June 1”

Today’s highlights: Andy and I went for a virtual long run on the South Tar River Greenway, Green Mill Run Greenway plus a segment through campus and downtown. Andy and I explored Farmville and Snow Hill in an afternoon outing. We went to a Zoom birthday party for our friend Sarah in Vermont. I gaveContinue reading “Sunday, May 31”

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”