Good friends, good food, great family ... fantastic day.

It is a little weird being back in Indiana. First, it is cool here. As in 50s for the lows tonight. Today's weather was perfect for the party thought ... 70s and sunny, with a very slight breeze. Granted, as the sun went down I added a sweatshirt, but overall, very pleasant.

Mom has repainted her bathrooms and both look great. I love the color in her smaller bathroom ... although I should, as it is the color of my former bedroom in Indy. :) Yes, she used the leftover paint from my house to paint her bathroom.

I was able to see many friends and family I haven't seen in a few months today, so it was a fantastic day ... I got to hug on Madison and Nathan, as well as their parents, the Sharkfamily and my friend N, who was kind enough to stop by despite the fact that he doesn't know Alyssa and Colin very well.

Tonight (for me) ended about a half hour ago when I retired to the bedroom. The party started twelve hours ago and is still going strong. There is a brisk cornhole competition going on, between my stepbrother, M, and Boy Wonder. The loser has to wear the winner's alma mater colors to the Purdue/IU games. Needless to say, neither wants to lose!!!

Ate lots of great food, including some things I've never tried before but will now add to my recipe files.

Tomorrow is a return to Indy in the morning, followed by an afternoon flight to Fort Myers. Back to the hot ...

Ready to see the family.

Reupping the meds today.

Yep, that is what it takes.

I am headed back home again to Indiana ...

at least for this weekend.

Mom is hosting a post-wedding open house for Sister and Boy Wonder. I should probably think of another name for him, but honestly, the lovely man registered for a Batman towel for the wedding registry, so ... Boy Wonder he remains.

I fly in 'round 9:30 on Friday night and on Saturday, Sister, Boy Wonder and I head north to LP for the family/friend shindig. Returning to Indy on Sunday to fly out around 4. It is going to be a cram-packed, fun-filled weekend.

Looking forward to it.

Alias ...

I've started re-watching Alias from the beginning. A few observations:

1. This show still kicks ass. It is better than so much drivel that is on television now, let alone when it was produced.

2. Michael Vartan and Bradley Cooper remain ridiculously hot. Good Mary, I need a cold drink of water after watching them.

3. Ron Rifkin is the ultimate evil genius.

4. Victor Garber isn't too hard on the eyes either.

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There are a few other things going on but I'm not ready to talk about them yet.

have you ever ...

had the kind of day where you just stick your foot in it from morning until night?

Today was that kind of day.

I am thankful it is bedtime.

NYC Prep on Bravo.

So I'm watching this inane show for God Only Knows what reason. Basically, it is a reality show based on the experiences of NYC prep school students.

Two immediate thoughts:

1. Cynicism as broad as theirs is generally cultivated by years of life. They are all of 16-19. How sad.

2. I am thankful I do not know these children. It would make my life miserable.

The A/C is out at work ...

I am sweating.

Thank God for my fan.

I'm thinking nice cold shower before the concert tonight ...

It has to be 85 degrees in here.

Oy vey.