So far (10 am), staying home alone is good. Of course, Ray just left a few minutes ago and I have not actually accomplished anything. It is 78 out and humid and I have closed all the windows and most of the shades. The AC will kick in soon, I hope. One of the good things about being home is the chickens are out, but they are just hanging out under the porch because it's too hot.

Yesterday morning, I made myself some garbanzo bean salad to eat for lunch with the leftover shrimp. We headed into town before 10. I called my Dad to check his plans for the day and he didn't answer. I called again (4 times, plus my house once in case he had come there). So I made a detour to his apartment. He was fine, had been out for a walk without the phone. We chatted a bit, he had some errands and finances to take care of.

Then I went to ALT for the last time (for now). Nathan had me show him how to work with the mailing list, getting ready to mail a second set of Harvest Moon postcards, and the vertical response email software some too. I ate my lunch and then headed out.

First I went to the bank, to put some things in the safe deposit box. I stopped at the library to put a book Ray had finished in the drop box. When I looked at the back seat to get the book, I saw Polly's birthday present that I had wrapped a couple of days before. I went back and stood in line at the Post Office. It was a little more to send it Priority, but I would have had to buy an envelope for it to send it Parcel Post, so I used the Priority.

Then I noticed that Borders still had Going out of Business signs. Yup, sure enough, nothing more than 50%. I found a lot of books, mostly for Christmas presents. Some on aging and caring for your parents and estate planning. I got one for grampa on Grief, although I suspect he will not want to look at it or find it useful. But maybe. I finally stopped, but I bet there are lots more I would find a use for. I didn't buy any cookbooks or craft books...You can even buy their bookshelves for $100. I am tempted...

I headed over to Captain's apartment to meet Ray and go for a quick swim. Captain had headed out to the bank to get something official signed. Ray and I went to Earth Fare to buy a few things. At home, I finished up the lentil salad for potluck. I am always surprised at how tired I am after a little swimming.

We went to potluck a little early, but unfortunately, I thought Ray had the salad and he thought I had it. So he had to go all the way back. And most people didn't want any lentils with their dessert! So now we have a good bit left. It's pretty tasty, with oranges and peppers and herbs. That's what I'll have for lunch probably. After choir, we came home and I fell asleep in front of the TV pretty early. Woke up a few times during the night, sweaty and a little congested, from the weather, I think.