Friday Quiet

I rose late because I was not feeling well on Thursday, and it was hard to start Friday. I stayed in bed until about 9. I decided to stay in my PJs until mid-afternoon. This will stop me from overdoing it and also from going on trips. Instead, I wrote a blog post and chatted with Deborah when she returned from work. I also had breakfast of a NYC bagel (thanks, Joyce). This was good with the Equal Exchange coffee I made in my French press, liberal coffee. This Fair Trade product helps the farmers who grow the coffee by paying them a fair price.

I wrote the blog and tried to include some changes recommended by other writers. Less musing and notes on coffee. I also need to explain more. I wrote until the afternoon. I also

Deborah was back later, and we chatted again for a while. I made lunch of Trader Joe’s Stout and Beef Pie. I returned to reading Clinton and Penny’s State of Terror book. The book connected with Inspector Gamache novels, a favorite of mine, with even the Inspector appearing. It is a political thriller, but it does feel more like a mystery, and I really enjoyed it. Later, I finished the book and enjoyed reading how the book was put together and that some characters are based on folks who have passed away, an excellent way to honor them. Recommended for Penny fans and for anyone who likes a good political thriller.

Deborah was available in the early evening, and we watched two episodes of Silo Season 2 on Apple+. We tried something new and used Zoom to share the screen in a browser (we both have subscriptions; before, we just talked on the phone while each of us played it on our individual screen). Now, I could pause and even hear each other laugh or react to the same thing. It worked well. There was one more episode, but it was late in Michigan, meaning we stopped there.

The story is getting deep and complex. I like it. I don’t want to include spoilers. Deborah told me this was first a set of books she read, followed by a TV series. I find dystopian future sci-fi hit-or-miss, but this one is quite interesting.

Aside: Silo is a linear story, and to watch this dark SciFi fantasy means to start with the first season and episode one and bingle them in order. The stories are so good, the acting is believable, and the camera work is amazing, making it hard to stop once you start. You have been warned!

Deborah and I then walked our laptops through our homes and shared our rooms. A Zoom video tour. We did not want to end the evening, but it was getting late in Michigan, and we finally closed the Zoom.

I ordered Doordash, deciding to stay inside and not spend the energy to cook dinner. I ordered from the nearby East Harbor. Soon, the dasher brought me a Chinese-style feast: Hot and Sour Soup, Salt and Pepper Squid, and Cheese Crab Wonton. I did not realize how hungry I was; most of it was consumed. I accidentally ordered two Salt and Pepper Squid entries, which will reheat well (I was not that hungry).

Aside: I lost four pounds and down to 228. I would not recommend the process.

Next, while eating, I watched part of Kolchak: The Night Stalker Spanish Moss Murders from 1974. I learned this series started as a well-received movie, which is now on my list of guilty pleasure movies to watch (not far on the list are other guilty choices like Conan the Barbarian, 1982). I do have the book published by Kickstarter, and The Night Stalker is back now as a comic book set with original characters and 1970s Chicago.

I did my laundry, but once again, I learned that I cannot mix towels with clothing in The Machine if I want it to dry the clothing. I also spent some time figuring out how to get Apple+ back. It took me four tries. Not an exciting night.

Tonight was Beaverton Tree Lighting, and our church supplied free apple cider to the crowd. I decided to pass, as I did not want to overdo it today. Dondrea sent me pictures and a movie of the tree being lighted. It looked fun.

For those folks wondering about Air Volvo, I received a text from the technician saying they had made no progress in diagnosing the issue. The Volvo has been at the spa now for more than a week. I imagine it will want to come home when the money runs out.

It is late, and I have a board game at 9 Saturday. I am returning to the long 4X Twilight Imperium Game. Richard’s copy has the new add-ons, cards, and rules. It will take a while to remember how to play. I hope not to be last.

Thank you for reading.