Nice to see the sunshine, but what happened to the temps? Oh, March. You're so bipolar.

Ah the joy of returning to work. Approximately 3 million and 45 emails.

So happy to be home with my doggo!

It’s crazy that it takes 3 planes and all day to fly from Texas to Cleveland. When I go to Ireland in May it’s one flight—and hours less. ☘️

I love the rule that drinking on a Tuesday morning is acceptable at an airport.

Homeward bound. Glad I start my journey in tiny Corpus Christi and not Houston as TSA is f*cked up there. ✈️

Last day in Texas. Going to take a little cruise this afternoon, dolphin watch. Ready to get home to my pup after that!

Watching a good thunderstorm from Aunt Cathy’s porch. It’s delightful. ⛈️

Today is International Women’s Day. Cleveland is honoring women who have led the way in creating a more sustainable city. Today, as part of that recognition, we honor the legacy of Betty Klaric, whose work helped spark Cleveland’s modern environmental movement.

Texas beer garden. 🍻

Beach. Port Aransas.

Yesterday was my grandfather’s 112th heavenly birthday. It was 17 years ago I was here in Texas (San Antonio) for his 95th birthday party. He said his secret was his pipe and a Manhattan every day at 5. Last night my aunt and raised a glass to him (her father). Cheers to Pasee! 🥃

Traded in the North coast for the Gulf coast this weekend and I’m not sad. The water is so warm! 🌊

Good morning from the Gulf coast of Texas. Hope you all have a peaceful weekend! ☀️

Garrett’s Mix popcorn is elite. Worth the layover in Chicago. 🍿

I love listening to airport conversations. Young woman on phone clearly talking to another Gen Z work colleague: “We’re going to take all the Marks and other Boomers in the office and send them off to the Mother Ship like in Cocoon.” 😂😂😂

The promise of a beer and ballgame in the near future is doing a lot of emotional heavy lifting these days.

Welp. First flight cancelled. Rebooking. Sigh.

I am off to visit my aunt on the Gulf coast of Texas for a few days and I need this little change of scenery so much.

Yall. I held my Mom’s hand today in the car and the song Yesterday came on, and she just quietly wept. Wrecked me.

I was walking my dog in the fog and mist this morning, thinking it looked like Jack the Ripper weather.

Very proud of my aunt, who was elected as Democratic Chairperson for her Texas county last night! She's a blue dot in a red state, and will bring common sense and compassion to politics in the Lone Star State!

Hillary would have been one hell of a President. It must rub Trump raw knowing that she actually beat him with the popular vote. Just the fact that she was not only more qualified, more popular, but also smarter than this jackass, pedophile president

That moon! 🌕

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Welcome March! Month of my high holiday! ☘️☘️☘️

Struck a deal to contain Iran's nuclear program forever. Didn't go to war in Iran. DID IT ALL IN A TAN SUIT.

Seen at the local bagel shop! Why didn’t I think of that?! Hosting brunch for my book club today—nothing like fresh bagels and all the schmears and goodies to go with. And yes, mimosas. 🥂

Nothing else hits like that first sip on a Friday after a long week and an afternoon with your elderly demented mother. Cheers, peeps!

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Working this morning, taking mom to lunch and an appointment with her foot doc this afternoon. Wheee! Happy Friday.

Okay. I’m not the biggest Neil Diamond fan but Song Sung Blue is a fun movie. Watching as part of my Oscar viewing. Kate Hudson is good but my money is on Jesse Buckley for Best Actress for Hamnet. What a performance! #Oscars2026

My car has been in the shop for repairs for a winter crunch--and I finally get Nigel back today, a month later! I felt so ordinary driving a car other than my Mini! 🚘

Taxes filed, money coming back, woot! It's always nice when that happens.

A cardinal, some red winged black birds and mourning doves have shown up at my city bird feeder, I'm so happy. Lots of cute little wrens too.

I submitted an essay to a local literary publication, something I haven't done with my personal writing for a long time. So we'll see if it gets published. But in any case, I'm just happy with myself for putting it out there.

Today’s screensaver. I’m over winter. ❄️ However it appears to not quite be over yet.

Great win for the US men’s hockey team! Was an exciting Sunday morning. 🇺🇸🏒

Mom has had a tough week--shingles. I'm bringing lunch to her today. Just need to put eyes on her. She sounded so miserable when I talked to her this week. I guess she never got the shingles vax, I did a few years ago. If you haven't and you're over 50 and had the chicken pox as a kid, DO IT.

Congrats, especially Cleveland Heights' own Laila Edwards!

Shrinking is awesome.

Passed a skin check at the derm doc. Reward.

Watching The Godfather. Robert Duval’s amazing. (Side note: my grandpa Orazio from Reggio Calabria was the spitting image of Marlon Brando in this role. Or vice versa.)

Back in the office today. And happy Fat Tuesday! My girl spent a year at Tulane, NOLA is one of my favorite places to visit!

My dog spends the day looking out the window from his perch on the couch. Some new people moved in across the street and now he has a buddy peering back at him. 😂

A day off from work, I'll take it. And warmer temps this week!