Breaking news as of this morning: Ukraine is holding their own so far in the war against Russia, at least Kyiv. Reports say the Russian and Ukrainian leaders are supposed to have discussions today at the Belarusian border.

In other news, we had a very nice birthday dinner yesterday and Dave’s spagetti and my cupcakes were well received. We celebrated Dave, Sean, and Shari’s birthdays. Now, Dave and I will be the same age until March 12th when I turn 61.

Today, my brother and I go to a hearing with the lawyer on Dad’s probate case, at least that’s what I think it’s about. I’ll keep you posted.

I’m continuing my work in my grief book and journal, and it is helping. Daily exercise, writing, sitting with my pets, and working on future plans are also helping me on my journey. I’ve allowed myself to go at my own pace, to refuse feelings that I ”should be” or I ”have to” and just let things happen at their own pace. I do this to keep from getting stressed out.

Well, time snuck up on me and now I must go. Hasta la vista for now!