Day 1193: Chores

Visions of the jobs awaiting us haunted our restless sleep last night.   Household tasks and all the things that must be done for Quest hung over us.  My mind kept darting from cook groups, to my book, classes, equipment, arrangements.  Fortunately, a day full of chores have put most of those pesky thoughts to rest.  I did nine loads of laundry, vacuumed and washed the floors, cleaned out the fridge, did grocery shopping, restocked, paid bills, prepped for and taught class in Brocton. Tonight, we sleep!

By the time we arrived home, my head was spinning from the car's hum and motion.  We agreed that we will not be driving across the country in the fall.  We just don't enjoy the long car trips.  It's too dangerous and too time consuming.   Instead, we'll fly to Denver, explore Colorado and Utah National Parks, drive to Salt Lake City and fly home.  We'll visit two states instead of five, but do it thoroughly and leisurely, not just drive by and wave.

It's still gray and dismal outside, but a few bursts of color are appearing amid dusky leaves and pools of meltwater.