All Saints Day

Today is All Saints Day, Dia de Los Muertos, Todo Santos.

Some days I feel like a saint, some days I don't. Today I am sainted. We passed the afternoon investigating Jim's nasal and sinus issues which are legion and severe, and I think we're on a path to ameliorate same via septoplasty and turbinate surgery. Sounds drastic but is not and will provide great relief. For both of us!

Jim no longer remembers special dates so my my birthday was subdued on the home front but sumptuously awash in blessed friendship. Gorgeous flowers from Susan (and bday lunch to come); fancy dinner with Patricia (a first: no wine and no dessert) plus perfect pressies; lovely greetings from Susan (again!), Jessica, John, Lisa, Jack and Carol, LuAnn, David and Linda. Friends -- they are so Fab.

Looking forward to the Thanksgiving house party in Point Reyes with a gathering of the clans from Delaware, Mount Shasta and Oakland.