- Dad is on a stealth house-painting mission since mom is on vacation. I am not thrilled with my task of washing windows, but it turns out I take an intense pleasure in hosing down the filthy screens.

- Dinner with "the girls" -- I get to have my favorite broccoli slaw. (Better than it sounds).

- B's grandmother has had a fall. She is brought to the hospital as a precaution. She reminds everyone, cheerfully, that she is ninety years old. When asked if she'd like a glass of water she says, "Water?! No, thank you! Look what it does to pipes!"