Because today is that day we plan to gather here -- we call it "Grand Junction."  Marisa gave it that name as a "nom de pen" in a social media app I do not believe any in this family uses; I believe it operates albeit somewhat differently.  But I digress.  We plan a brunch around my fave smoked fish and then father and son will grill later.

No not a person but a task. My desk was a bloody mess yesterday morning so I spent the first hour and a half of my day cleaning it up.   What a difference! I felt more clarity and calmness.  I was more focused and less stressed, ready to move through the day.   As I sorted through the mess, I found forgotten notes and ideas, sparking new thoughts and memories. Clearing physical space also allowed me to think more clearly and creatively.  

"Triple Crown" is a sports sobriquet denoting the winner of significant 3 titles.  My favorite is the Major League Baseball Award to the league batting leader in 3 categories: Batting Average, Runs Batted in and Home Runs.

As he was boarding the plane in Athens for the flight back to New York, he realized that his cellphone was missing— he had left it in the cab to the airport.Stepping out of the boarding line, they called the cell phone and, happily,  the cab driver answered.

As I post this blog, late with apologies, I realized that I am one day behind, thinking today was Tuesday.... My work life has always been hectic, and I feel fortunate to have this problem, but at times, it causes me to get behind schedule and stay very late in the office or even work from home into the wee hours.  That being said, this disruption in the sleep patterns causes memory lapses.   One thing I have learned throughout my life, is that my reputation is won or lost on my taking ownership.  So today, the lesson is...  

I carry a small card case that doubles as a wallet.  It comes in handy.  

How do you put on your shoes?   This became a topic of discussion after my husband watched me put on sneakers last week. I put on my right sock and then the right sneaker. I then proceeded to put on the left sock and then, the left sneaker.   I was told I was doing it wrong. That I should be putting both sneakers on first and, after I have both socks on, I should put on my shoes. That way, he told me, at least I would have both feet covered.

Today culminates a special week for my clan.  It started with Shelly taking a ride on her new bike transported for the first time via a bike rack.  Then we learn of our son Jonathan's promotion at Guttmacher Institute to Principal Research Scientist, Modeling & Analytics.