I make a pretty good meatloaf. Start with a mirepoix, sautéed with ketchup and worcestershire, salt and pepper, mixed by hand with ground beef and turkey, eggs, panko, parmesan, parsley.  Divide, save one loaf for the freezer, bake the other at 375 for 45 minutes. Don’t forget the glaze on top: a little ketchup and a little brown sugar.

Today was alright. My mom came to look after Audrey while I ran some errands, including ordering a new pair of glasses. I apparently bought my last pair almost three years ago, it really doesn’t seem like that much time has passed. Anyway the new ones are super chic; blue plastic with a gradient from cobalt blue at the top to pale blue along the lower edge. Colored frames! Pretty wild.

The girls napped. Audrey slept soundly in the packnplay. I prepared dinner. After they got up we all went into the yard to play. One of my favorite flowers is in full bloom — Alaska’s state flower, the forget-me-not. Our yard has many of these.

Something on my mind today: when I go back to work someday, what will I do? I’m not sure yet but my intention is that it is meaningful, and makes a difference in someone else’s life. Helping, teaching, something like that. Not just a paycheck. I’m lucky enough to have this choice right now, so I better grab it.

This week’s goal: avoiding social media. Successful thus far and pleased with my decision.