A Rainy Day Post

It has been an unusually rainy day here in Boulder. It changes the mood. I was glad to stay inside today and get things done. We have many little details to take care of for the wedding, and then there are a million other things to do that didn't get done during school. I don't mind though. It feels great to be getting my life organized.

I have started exercising again. That more than anything seems to be helping my back heal and grow strong again. I have also been doing a lot of yard work, which I really enjoy because it gets me outside and connected with nature. Tomorrow I hope to start gardening, weather permitting.

Katie had surgery to remove a non-cancerous lump from her breast on Monday. It went well and she is recovering quickly. Thanks to everyone who called, brought food, sent things, etc. She felt very loved and supported.

One of the dogs that I grew up with died this week. His name was Duffy and he was 14-and-a-half years old. I chose him from a litter of puppies when I was eleven. He was a sweet and lovely dog. I am sad that he died, but I haven't lived at home for so long that I don't see him very often. I am sure I will feel his absence next time I am home though. I wonder how the other three dogs will adjust to his absence.




With this rain I can feel another bout of mushroom obsession coming on! Hopefully we will get some good shrooms poping up in the next few days. Last year I suddenly became obsessed with mushrooms, and bought something like 10 books on them. They are amazing creatures that can be used for healing, reclaiming chemically polluted land, good eating, and they have a huge impact on any ecosystem that they are part of. I am hoping to go to the Telluride Mushroom Festival in August. For more info on how amazing mushrooms are go to www.fungiperfecti.com.