Return to routine

It's good to be back in our old neck of the woods; no bad air from forest fire smoke, cooler temperatures, and an uneventful re-entry for the nonegenarian. It seems to be confusing as to our actual absence; she thought it was two weeks. Just one long day's journey, perhaps.
Today is the offspring's 27th birthday. It's a lovely day, although not as hot as the one on which he was born; it was in the 90's that evening, and there was no air conditioning in the hospital room. Big fans blew the white curtains around every mother's bed, late into the night. Thus began our journey as a family, which we are continually renewing.
Reunion with former neighbors this evening, who've dispersed but remain connected.