cold and gray, some rain.Warm in the house, puzzle set up by the fire. Lots to do: choosing presents, wrapping, getting them where they go. It's Hanukah, so early this year. We managed to light candles last night, the 4th night. Also missed the first Sunday of Advent. Boxes to get down from the attic. Still putting away our summer things. Not sure how we got so far behind, with so much "free time." After two days of driving to Newburyport and working for 6 hours, I am tired. Love the work, love my boss and board members and most of the clients. Just couldn't get everything done yesterday. Thank you notes and record-keeping for donations (yay), getting ready to distribute gift cards worth thousands of dollars. Beginning of every month brings inventory, counting of all personal care items in the office for clients to "shop" from. This time of year lots of donations to count and put away. When the clients come get their gift cards next week, they will want to pick up dish soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant...so need to have things stocked and displayed. We have appointments, so there won't be many people in the space at once and masks are required, but want to get them in and out quickly.
Thursdays are volunteer days. I will spend a couple of hours at Bootstraps, welcoming people to the food pantry and signing them in. They must show mail from the last 30 days with a local address and be in the computer system. This afternoon, I will also spend two hours with our food coop, distributing to members. One or two more distributions before we/they close up for the winter.
A Christmas Carol radio play being performed live at the American Legion Friday and Saturday night. Not sure if there will be a streaming option. I am grumpy this year because nervous about a live audience who may or may not be masked or vaccinated. Director is anti-mask and half the cast is wearing them. Need to dress as 1930s radio performer. Want to do my hair on top of my head in that loose bun style that my grandmother wore, but not sure I will be able to pull it off. May settle for a hat.
