Ready or Not

As I've mentioned, I have a new job. It's great so far...and Friday it got even better! They let us out early, at 3pm. 

I took advantage of it by 'getting ready' to enjoy the long weekend. I ended up getting gas for my grill (I haven't grilled since my big move from the midwest), fixing my bike (buying and replacing a missing front tire skewer, and getting enough air in the tires), and making a stop at my local butcher shop. That's right, I have a neighborhood butcher shop! It's just down about 3 blocks. Friendly folks run the shop, and now I am stocked up on seafood (salmon, swordfish) and a little steak (a special grilling treat) for the long weekend. 

After my flurry of productive activities, I took a quick nap and then planted myself on my back porch with a glass of wine. 

One of my neighbors gave me honey yesterday evening. I've been hacking up a lung for a week or so, and he thought it would help. Very kind! 

So, here's to Memorial Day weekend-- ready or not (but I'm ready!).