Monday, May 16

Today’s highlights:

  • I had a vision check-up.
  • Andy had a dental appointment.
  • We went to the bank and to the guitar store.
  • We ran to Three Mile Bridge and back.
  • We went to the redemption center in Barre.

Today’s ice cream:  Creemees from Dairy Creme: chocolate (J) and chocolate/vanilla twist (A)

Today’s beer: Roasted Red from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and Little Sip from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT

Today’s pet peeve: We forgot to take a photo during beer hour.

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Epithet

Three Mile Bridge
Redemption
Creemees

Sunday, May 15

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • We went for a hike in Hubbard Park and North Branch Park.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N to Yankee Wine & Spirits.
  • We had a Zoom beer hour with Jay.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Karsten from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and Brave Little State from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: We completed lots of indoor chores during the rain.

Word of the Day: Hark back

Purple House
Karsten

Saturday, May 14

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I went for a run on the Lackawanna Heritage Trail.
  • We had breakfast at Main Street Bagels.
  • We drove from Scranton, PA to Montpelier, VT.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N to Hunger Mountain Co-Op.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Helles Lager from Von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, VT and First Drop from Upper Pass Beer Company in Stowe, VT

Today’s pet peeve: We encountered a major storm in the Rutland area and had to alter our route.

Today’s moment of gratitude: It is great to be back home.

Word of the Day: Verdant

Rainbow
Beer hour

Friday, May 13

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at The Bagelman.
  • We drove to Scranton, PA.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N to Wegman’s.
  • We had takeout pizza from Basilico’s at the Residence Inn.
  • We viewed Jay’s Isolation Friday video.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Birra de Levante from Levante Brewing in West Chester, PA and The Wrong Way from Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, PA

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Turpitude

Beer hour

Thursday, May 12

Today’s highlights:

  • I went to Food Lion for my father.
  • I organized my father’s medications for the week (plus!)
  • Andy and I went for a walk before dinner.
  • I organized my mother’s medications for the week (plus!)

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Hummingbird from Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett and 60 Minute IPA from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, DE

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Bloviate

Food Lion
Bunny
The Luncheon: Day 11
Beer hour

Wednesday, May 11

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I ran a speed workout at Winterville Charter Academy.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Copperline from Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro and Tank 7 from Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, MO

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Ramshackle

Speedwork @ Winterville Charter Academy
What Andy did
The Luncheon: Day 10
Beer hour

Tuesday, May 10

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I went for a walk before dinner.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Happy Place from Mason Jar Lager Company in Fuquay-Varina and Powder Day from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Mills River

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Conclave

The Luncheon: Day 9
Beer hour

Monday, May 9

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I went for a run before dinner.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Boomerang from Big Boss Brewing Company in Raleigh and Torpedo from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Mills River

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Orientate

The Luncheon: Day 8
Beer hour

Sunday, May 8

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I went for a walk at H. Boyd Lee Park.
  • My sister-in-law and her family came over for dinner with my mother.
  • Andy and I went out for Mother’s Day to Luna Pizza Cafe.
  • We had a Zoom beer hour with Jay.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Starline from Pitt Street Brewing Company in Greenville and Copperline from Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Darling

Under construction: Week 29
The Luncheon: Day 7
Zoom beer hour

Saturday, May 7

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I went for a long run.
  • I went to Food Lion for my father.
  • I organized my father’s medications for the week.
  • I went to Harris Teeter for my mother.
  • I went to Food Lion for my mother.
  • I organized my mother’s medications for the week.

Today’s ice cream: n/a

Today’s beer: Luchador from Mason Jar Lager Company in Fuquay-Varina and IPA from Stone Brewing Company in Richmond, VA

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Sagacious

Well chocked
Well stocked
The Luncheon: Day 6
Beer hour