I had lunch with Becky, which was great fun. The high yesterday was 73 and we ate outside at a picnic table in the sun. I had a burger, which was tasty, but I left some of it, which was even better for me. I went back to the Land Trust and worked some more on the Housing Counseling certification. Then I had an appointment at the Department of Labor to review my job search records. I was nervous about it. i didn't know if they might cut off my benefits if I didn't have enough applications, but Frances was very pleasant and encouraging. There were about 20 people there for the meeting, most having been unemployed longer than me. More women than men, about half African-American, mostly younger than me. The "review" was very cursory. One man said he wasn't interested in a job that paid less because he was living on his savings for now. She did not threaten him or pressure him, just asked questions and encouraged him to consider it--getting your foot in the door. I have regular unemployment benefits for 6 months and then there are four extensions, if I understood her. So that is reassuring--not that I wouldn't rather have a job.
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| Can you tell how much yellower these eggs are? |
By 3:30, I was at Ray's parking lot, enjoying the warm weather and playing Scrabble on my iPhone. Then I remembered I had to pick something up from IHN. My friend Ann D. was at the desk. She introduced me to people as the first Director and showed me around. I was back at Ray's office in plenty of time, but it was another 30 minutes before he came out.
At home, my parents had been there. The Captain has started some tomato seeds in pots. The lettuce and other greens he started are up and doing well. I made supper with a little help...and you know the rest. In bed about 10 and slept well.
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