Author Archives: Jeff

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”

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”