True, it is currently an overcast, windy 55 degrees at the river, but we’ve had crab omelets for lunch and a brisk walk on the beach.

And now I’m settling into my favorite chair with a glass of wine and the Amanda Knox memoir*.

Happy Memorial Day weekend, kids!

*first official selection of the Tremendous Trio Virtual Book Club

• It’s not fun to give a cat liquid antibiotics twice a day.
• It is even less fun to give a cat with a sore mouth liquid antibiotics and pain meds twice a day.
• Don’t attempt to give a cat with a sore mouth liquid antibiotics and pain meds when you’re already dressed for work.
• Even if you’re running late after a cat medication disaster, be sure to always test your dress sitting down before wearing it to work.

And most importantly:

• Even if you’re tired Sunday night, take the time to write the blog post detailing what a wonderful weekend you had with your BFFs/the Tremendous Trio. Work and vet trips will ensure that Sunday night is the least tired you’ll be all week. Your friends deserve those words, and the world deserves cute pictures of your Nephew-in-Crime.

There are no words for the stories and pictures coming out of Oklahoma.

There are, however, many ways to help. In addition to the Red Cross, I’ve made a donation to a new-to-me group, Team Rubicon, a non-profit group who organizes military veterans to provide rapid on-the-ground assistance following natural disasters.

Is it a disaster relief organization? A veteran-focused enterprise?  The truth is it’s both. TR pioneered a new paradigm in disaster response while redefining the meaning of veteran reintegration into society.

If you’re interested in donating to Team Rubicon’s efforts in Oklahoma, you can do so here.

Have you ever listened to a song 100 times, perhaps as an at-bat song, then suddenly paid attention to a particular verse the 101st time, felt like you’ve been sucker-punched, and tried not to cry on the Metro?

Me neither.

Since last hitting publish…

- An elderly tourist got to second base falling on top of me on the train. My at-bat song was too loud to hear his apologies/jokes.

- My new regular coffee place is out of iced coffee. (??)

- One of the drywall union members picketing near my office just wished me a ‘Happy Mother’s Day, dear.’ (???)

- This morning’s sunshine made me forget about the past two weeks of rain, and while wandering around looking for iced coffee and my invisible children, I stepped in a huge puddle, shooting dirty city water up my dress.

Very cute, universe.