Bowling: 142, 117, 140--399 total--just 1 shy of 400! Good for me but not good enough for the team as we lost 4 to our opponents who were in last place! Ah well. We don't come to bowl (obviously!)--just to bond with friends and go out to eat.

Munching came back with a vengence last night. Can't explain it. Had been pretty good earlier in the week but last night was shot. TV reruns--guess it's due to the writer's strike. Looks like new shows next week. We'll see. Did get some crocheting done.

Shop was slow yesterday. Did do some experimenting and made up a couple of bracelets and a pair of earrings. Good to see Liz. She's very nice. Jenn in a funky mood to which she admitted. Most likely due to the change in plans from being ready to gear up to that no longer being needed.

With business so slow yesterday and her expecting a former employee back today, I offered to stay home today which is good for both her and me. Thinking of asking if Benjamin can play hooky and help us put up outside decorations today. I'll call in a few minutes.

Looks like she has things pretty well covered for next week which is great as this will help me get more done for the holidays.

Jordan: there will be a pkg. of cookies--just be patient. Let me make them first!

Aside from our normal meetings tomorrow, looks like the week end will be quiet and hope to accomplish much. Next week will be busier,

Major breakthrough in understanding Jenn's Mom a little better last night and her handling of Benjamin. Really sad and wonder what triggered her original feelings. And makes me wonder why, under somewhat similar circumstances, I did not develop along the same path? In many ways, we're so similar but one thing that has always been important to me is that people respect me rather than love me. In her, it seems to have been reversed. I've always thought of her as the better grandmother (and she is wonderful!) but I do see things differently now.

Not much else. Very foggy here as temps rise. 56 now at 7 AM going into the 70s today. Could wish for cooler weather but I'll take what I have compared to ice and snow!

Peace!

Carol