Brunch with Freda
I had a lovely brunch with Freda on 5/6, catching up and filling her in on what’s been going on with Katelyn. I’m glad to hear her job is going well, and her youngest daughter is graduating from college in 2 weeks!
Mills Spring Concert
Katelyn played in the Jazz Band and Concert Band in the Mills Spring Concert on 5/1. Pictures here.
Car Maintenance
This was the week for car maintenance. First I had the 75,000 mile service. Then I had the brakes done (needed 2 of the 4 rotors, so pricey), then I had all 4 tires replaced and an alignment done. Lots of $$, but the car is running great!
BBQ
Val attended a BBQ at the home of Rabbi Mark and his wife Hayley in San Francisco on 4/29. I was planning on going, but had a big blowup with Katelyn after picking up the kids at religious school, so wasn’t feeling up to it, and was also behind on some work I needed to do.
Brunch with Stacy
I had a delightful brunch with Stacy on 4/28.
Jennifer & Selena Visit
Jennifer & Selena visited us on 4/27. We love their visits, where we get to catch up on each others’ lives and play some fun games. It’s wonderful having friends like them!
Anniversary Blessing for George & Linda, More Torah
On Saturday 4/17, Val and Haley and I attended Shabbat services at B’nai Emunah, where there was a special blessing for George and Lida’s 25th Anniversary. It turned out that the first Torah reading was most of what I’d read the night before, so Val asked Rabbi Mark if I could read, and he agreed. So I got to read again! Val and Haley and I also had Aliyas, so we had a great time participating in the service.
Sholom Women’s Shabbat Service
On 4/26 I read Torah at the Sholom Women’s Shabbat Service, with Val and Haley there to support me. It was a beautiful service, incorporating content from the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ). With everything crazy going on in our lives I hadn’t had time to practice my reading, so every night during the week leading up to the service, Val spent a huge amount of time coaching me. Thanks, Val!
Another Panel
On 4/24 I went back to that Human Sexuality class at Notre Dame de Namur University, this time to talk about alternative adult sexuality practices. I had a great time with the panel I’d put together, including my friends Liza and Tyler.
Katelyn Gets Out
Katelyn was released from her second hospital stay on 4/23. This started a period of staying excusively at Kathie’s house, while we work out issues with Katelyn being with us and at our house. I continue to see her regularly. Things are up and down, but we’re optimistic for improvement.
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