A Nothing Solstice

Happy Solstice after a not so happy night that had me waking up in a puddle of sweat at 2. If that wasn't enough, there were cramps at 3.

Since I was up, I made to get ready to head our for a solstice sunrise photo. Then I saw that it had rained and likely would again. Further to that, I realized that the sun would not make an appearance this morning. I gave up, played my morning Wordle, and decided to start to compose this, which is surely to be a masterpiece. Not.

It's now almost 5:30; the sun has risen, but it hasn't – if you get my drift  . The decision not to head out was a right one. This is a remarkable thing in my life – if you know what I mean.

I got Wordle in 5, by the way. It could and should have been 4, but I changed my mind about the word that I was going to use in the 4th round. Alas, it is yet another instance of not being right about something.

But the second round of Father's Day was quite right last evening.

Shauna brought chicken, potato wedges, Caesar salad, and cake.

They also came bearing gifts.

The kids had made a card and put it in a lovely little envelope. The trouble was that they forgot to insert said card into said envelope. I will get to see it at another time.

Empty Envelope

There were three packages to open. The first was a pair of socks. I know what you're thinking: "How banal." But they're not.

Cool-Ass Grandpa

Then came a T-shirt. I know what you're thinking: "How banal." But you shall see that it isn't.

Shauna had texted me this humorous message some time ago, and I thought then that I might get it on a tee for Father's Day. But then I forgot. And then I remembered.

Fun stuff.

There was also a can of cashews, renewing a tradition from the distant past. My father used to give me cashews on some occasions; now, daughter is resuming the practice.

As we sat around chatting, Lacey visited JJ and then moved over to give Danica some lap time. She likes the kids. She only tolerates me and only because I am the one who takes care of her wants and needs.

I hope you have a good and right solstice wherever you are.