Rest

 After the busy weekend, it was good to do... well, less.  My sister surprised me and showed up at Mass today, so we went to breakfast at the Chimney afterwards, which was good as always.  Favorite Niece was in town but slept in, so she didn't join us, though we did get her a side of hash browns to go.  It was good to catch up with my sister, not that we don't stay in touch, but...  then it was off to the OC, gym, and brunch with some friends.  It was well over three when I finally returned home and then it was off to do some contract work.  It was quite nice, and there were plenty of interesting things to learn -- always good.  Now, of course, I cannot sleep, but that is hardly new anymore...

Sad news about the police officer in Euclid; as always, I am shocked and appalled that his murderer was even out on the street.  I realize prison is about redemption, in some ways, but how many times do we read of career criminals being out on the streets and then going on to commit more serious crimes?  Oi.  Have we not learned the lesson that some people simply need to be put away forever?  

It was Mother's Day today....funny how one adapts to the fact that Mom isn't around anymore.  I was joking today about how I could have honored Mom by going out to eat, hitting the casino, or that sort of thing, but I didn't.  Maybe I should have but of course the casino has no charms for me, and I had plenty of grub at home.  Or, as my sister helpfully suggested at breakfast, there is always time for a rain check.  Sigh.