Today was one of the first days I’ve had the time to do basic chores.  It was delightful.  Even depositing checks in the IAWE’s account that had to be done in the bank itself.  I was so delighted I could get that off my list that I was practically dancing.  Buying fruits and vegetables in some ridiculously expensive Arab boutique was also fun – I haven’t been able to do that in years.  It’s either the local grocery (which will reopen on Friday to the joy of our entire neighborhood) or the supermarket on line (let me complain about that in detail when I can finally get receipts).  In any case – I’ll probably come down with omicron – but being able to go into the alternative pharmacy and getting some advice was heavenly.

after that Ezi pulled out some of the dent in my new car some anonymous person gave me when he opened the door of his car too hard.  it is in the middle of the driver’s door and I see it every time I use the car – and irritated me no end.  Now it’s just a little dent I might be able to ignore.

I was so excited I could do things for myself today – not for friends, not for publicity, not for others.  

These simple pleasures  – I’ve never thought of them as pleasures before.  I even enjoyed overpaying.