I whacked a mole today. Well, I hope I did. He went to town in my garden: raised tunnels all over the place. I stood and studied the ground till I saw a wax begonia doing a little dance. I waited till he moved beyond the plant, then pounded the ground. And then pounded some more. I'm sure it was an exercise in futility, but it was a great stress reliever for me. I don't have high hopes that I ended his realm in my garden. I know better.

Today was Em's first day of softball camp. She had to be there at 8:45 and I decided to hang out at the mall for the 3 hours she'd be at camp. I brought my laptop and had a window seat in Panera's for about an hour. I had my cup of coffee at home before I left so just drank caffeine-free Diet Pepsi. Not quite the thrill. The mall has a huge LLBean store, and they were having a big sale. I don't enjoy clothes shopping, but I need new clothes and I guess I was in the mood. Yeah! New clothes. Before I knew it it was time to get Emily. I wonder what I'll do on Thursday when I bring her again? Her Dad will do the driving the rest of the week.

I am just loving sitting out here on my porch with the fan blowing on me. Just the thought of it makes me laugh out loud. Can you tell I'm easily amused? I'll say one thing for myself...I stay pretty happy. I've never been one to depend on someone else for that. I'd love to have a partner to share my life, and I hope that happens one day. I'm an optimist. The biggest stress in my life is living with a teenager. A strong willed, defiant one. If we take it one day at a time, I think we'll be OK.