LOOKED UP: crystal vs glass

How to tell apart cut glass and crystal

List things I did today instead of Doom Scrolling:

List things I did today instead of Doom Scrolling:

1. Ok I did some doom scrolling
2. Set up blocks for social media on phone to try again tomorrow
3. Got a fantastic massage
4. Got Amish ice cream with my boy
5. Wrote a very large check
6. Changed the beds (with cat’s help) and did laundry
7. Resched doc and bloodwork appts
8. Made plans for seeing live theater
9. Caught up on Elsbeth and Great British Baking Show
10. Coordinated New Years holiday plans with friends & hubby
11. Admired the moon

Small Joys — lunch plans

Day 275

#67

invite someone to lunch

i reached out to Linda Lapaz again. A couple months ago we’d discussed doing lunch after tax season. But she hasn’t responded to two messages so far.

I will ask Anne tomorrow if I haven’t heard from Linda.

EDIT: Linda did respond. She’d been in the hospital. We’re having lunch tomorrow!

Things I did today instead of doomscrolling

Things I did today instead of doomscrolling

1. Hung out with family
2. Drove my mother in law back to her home, 2 1/2 hours round trip
3. Listened to several chapters of an audio book
4. Sighed happily seeing my son fall asleep in the car like when he was a kid
5. Made art and talked words & friendship & favorite aunts & ailing dogs & ailing friends with friends via video call
6. Went to bed early with a book and a cup of tea because it feels like 9 pm
7. Not drinking limoncello because my sugar levels are getting checked on Tuesday.

Too Smart By Half origination day

Years ago Sean suggested we could start a reality show about us, and it’d be named Too Smart By Half ‘cause we’re smart. But not always.

It has remained an inside joke for 30 years.

But now I’m gonna make it happen — on YouTube. Today was inspired by idea of visiting haunted locations around Tampa, which could be a fun day trip. And we joked about filming ourselves, like someone did in a goofy and scary movie. But ours would not be scary. Then we riffed back on our whole lives and adventures.

Too Smart By Half: Cindy & Sean’s Mostly Undramatic Adventures

A rudimentary plan is now in my To Do list app. So I think we’ll do it. A goofy project. And a nice way to stay in touch with friends. Already looking forward to guests on our show!

Ins & Outs November

IN:

1. Sleep
2. Meditate
3. Walk
4. Gratitude
5. Family

OUT:

1. Processed sugar
2. Doomscrolling

REVIEW:

lousy. A simplified list did not produce focus. It’s been a chaotic month. Family was a big focus. Didn’t do enough of the other good things; and ate way more candy again than the last few months.

Good thing there’s a new month to try again

Small Joys — slow and friendly

Day 273

#514

go slow

lovely slow day at the Ringling art museum with Nana and Nora.

Day 274

#515

meet new people

I went to Day of Games in Lakeland. Met Simon, David, Katie, Ryan, and others. I learned Cross Clues.