Red Letter Day

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For the first time in well over a year, I entered a restaurant yesterday. Daughter Andy, grandson Jesse, and I had a great Mexican lunch at one of our favorite restaurants. I had an enchilada with beans, rice, and guacamole and a big glass of iced tea. Not that things are totally back to normal. Less than 40% of people in my state have been vaccinated. And we keep hearing of deadly variants. I haven't stopped wearing a mask in public, and I don't plan to for the foreseeable future. But it was nice to have a touch of normal yesterday. Andy and I came back to my house and watched movies. Jesse went to meet a friend and work on his buggy.

Meanwhile, back in the sewing room: I got another dinosaur cut out. I also did some straightening up (i.e., moved junk from one spot to another).

It's a little cooler here the last two days. Tuesday was hideously hot and humid. Sadly, that's the day I chose to venture out and do errands, including grocery shopping. I was wilted when I got home.

I think I'll go and read a while now. Or maybe go to the sewing room. We'll see how I feel when I get to the foot of the stairs.

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On 06/17/2021, Barbara Anne said ...

Oh, YUM! You've flung a craving on me so we're planning to have chicken enchiladas for dinner tomorrow night. I don't often go to restaurants since I became allergic to beef following a Lone Star tick bite. I dare not risk exposure to beef by cross-contamination.

I know what you mean about the strange feeling of driving somewhere, getting out and going inside a shop or restaurant. A few days ago, I drove to the library, parked the car, and went inside for the first time in 15 months. It felt so strange.

Looking forward to seeing dinosaur #2!

Hugs!
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