Ten on Thursday (Give me a break - it's been a tough week)

1- I'm in South Dakota - 3rd time this year, 2nd time in 3 weeks. Mom is sick, really sick, like not leaving the house kind of sick. We're all together though, that helps.

2- Working remotely has given me the chance to be with my family right now - what a wonderful blessing and thank you KMS for everything this opportunity has given me.

3- Kathy, Kevin, Erica and I set up Kathy's pool the first day I got here. I'm so excited to take a dip.

4- Erica was more excited than I was, she jumped in tonight - though Uncle Todd sweetened the deal with some cold hard cash.

5- Hanging out with Mom is so peaceful. I never thought I could be idle enough to just sit, hold my Mom's hand and gaze out the window.

6- My flight into the Rockies was Rocky... I hate flying into Denver.

7- I feel at home here, but I miss my Aquaman, Gracie and yes, that Husband of mine too.

8- Heart to hearts with your sister, aunt, grandma or niece can be just the right medicine.

9- We would love some cheer via snail mail - stick a card in the box... it would brighten our day.

10 - wow, this post is kind of drab... meh, such is life.

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