Leaving the Office. Minimalizing Screen Time. And Thankful to Lynn for Printing the Pupperdoodle for My Door.

Ah, Karallyne is much better in person, even if she is excessively passionate, hyper, enthusiastic, and energized about everything in her life. I do appreciate when she is able to lie still, in one place, and rest her eyes (which is my top priority this weekend...he types, knowing he needs to begin cooking and prepping right away)(cough cough...apples don't fall far from trees).

Oh, the adulting years.

It's all good. I like cooking, I don't mind cleaning, and I am always looking forward to an excuse to do both. 

The office was dead yesterday, but it is most days. I finished up some grant work, finished ALAN, taught my class, and then went to get dinner afterwards. For those that don't know the conference circuit, it is a 12-hour day marathon, Thursday to Tuesday, and the excitement of incredible presentations keep you engaged, encouraged, and motivated to do more. 

But when it ends, you collapse. I shall collapse (or at least try to) sometime today (probably Sunday. That's more likely)

I have a turkey to brine, potatoes to peel, a roast to pot in the Crocker, and tables to set. More importantly, I look forward to a day of music, being less cerebral than usual, and laughing. I'm so looking forward to the laughing.

Happy pre-Thanksgiving everyone. I hope you get space to unwind a little, too.