Great to hear from everyone! Glad to hear your back @Nammu but sorry about your health issues. I wondered why you never post here.

I had a chill, low-key day. Right now, having things level out and slow down feels good to me. I can start to appreciate the little things again.

I wondered too why we haven't gone to the beach at all as a family all year. The town I live in is coastal and has a small, local beach. It takes all of 15 min. in light traffic to drive there. During the summer, the beach is much more crowded, but towards the evening most of the families with kids have left and it quiets down. I've always loved seeing the ocean. I'm going to suggest it once H has turned in his grant proposal on Wed.

I have a dentist appt. tomorrow, and H feels I am safe to drive there. It is an easy 5 min. drive from home. I don't really like driving, but I like knowing I can get about to run regular errands and keep appts. and such and not have to have H chaffeur me around when he has work to do..