What Season Is This?

One might well ask this question. It is supposed to be 80º today. We’ve had some freezes so the flowers are mostly history. There’s still some color in some trees. The neighbor’s tree, pictures of which I’ve been posting, just turned brown. Its usual glorious color did not come through this year. ¶ Our pilgrimage to Wisconsin closed with snow! After the airport drop off in Milwaukee we checked into our hotel. The weather was coolish but we braved the walk to a recommended restaurant. The place was packed with a very eclectic crowd. ¶ The next day we’d planned to visit the art museum and then go to Madison and see the botanical gardens. The art museum is closed on Mondays, so that was out. It was snowing in Milwaukee and Madison which cancelled to proposed visit to the gardens. We headed for Sioux Falls and arrived in the evening. This gave my friends a day off before their return trip to the Denver area. ¶ We enjoyed a visit to the Pavilion of Arts and Science to see the Guild Hall exhibit. This exhibit is on loan from a museum on Long Island and features some fantastic works by world famous artists. The visit was more interesting because we got in on a tour given by the curator. ¶ The rest of the week I’ve been mostly looking for something I know I’ve worked on but what I did with it I have no idea. This seems to be a constant occupation—looking for something. I have a very clear memory of working on this piece. I don’t have a clear memory of what I did with it. It’s very maddening. ¶ There have been no health problems this week or last. I start with a new chemo drug on Thursday of this coming week. It’s always a mystery of how one reacts to the new drug. This chemo will involve an infusion every week so I’ll spend more time at the Cancer Center.

¶ Sophia seems to have missed my presence. She likes to be in the same room as I to make sure I’m still around. That’s the only clue I have. We’ve had several cuddle sessions whereupon she sleeps and purrs on my chest. She is definitely not a lap cat. She’s a chest cat. Thank you for all you do for me and for others. Your thoughts and prayers and kindnesses are much appreciated.