A Near-Perfect Personal Day

Following the taxing 7-day stint at work it was nice to have a day off.  Crammed all errands into the early morning hours so the afternoon would be free to take a walk around town and visit the boardwalk.

Finally picked up a new prescription for the arthritis pain in my hands and neck, then stopped for a bottle of wine on the way home.  While I don't hold too much hope for the new med, it's worth a try.

Took a stroll through the Farmers Market and snagged a baguette, a loaf of sour dough, a bunch of baby beets, and more Swiss Chard.  I can't help myself.  I love the stuff.  The local tomatoes should begin arriving in a week or so. 

Ran into friend Duglas (a server at DL) while there and together we picked up some spring onions, and fresh-made crab cakes from a local seafood market. I bought 2, he bought 4 and as we parted company we shared another hug as he headed for the guy selling herb plants and I made my way home.

Shortly after my arrival, there was a knock at the door.  The plumber was checking out the old AC/Heat Pump which the landlord is planning to replace.  Every apartment has its own system,  and the existing one for my place; the oldest in the building, clearly raised red flags after the Memorial Day Weekend incident and it was determined that it was more costly to maintain than a new, energy-efficient one.  Great news for me, too.  More efficient means lower energy bills for both heat and air conditioning. 

Visited the Atlantic for a few minutes to breathe the sea air and make sure the ocean was still there.  A brisk wind, coupled with the lower temperatures (in the low 70s) made for an energy booster. Walking home I felt a little light-headed.  There was a spring in my step.  (Now, stop that!)

This was one of those perfect summer days that we all wish would be the norm rather than the exception. Sigh!

More later.
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