One is the Loneliest Number

So I’d best check my to-do list to prepare for domicile-sharing again after five days home alone (sorry, Tsuga, you’re somebody too.) She just called from Springfield and flights to Atlanta are still on schedule. Amazing.

I must say I’ve gotten along famously with me–not a single whine or blame cast; no grousing or guilt grenades. Even when I transgress–putting a spoon down on the actual countertop–I’ve been quite gracious and forgiving. No grudges, slights or reproaches. I’m really getting along with me very well and wonder how it could be otherwise.

Meanwhile, I need to check my list:

• Put all the dirty dishes out in the yard for a tongue-lashing.
• Vacuum, dust, mop and power-wash (and maybe disinfect) the front room.
• Wash the cat and rehydrate the goldfish.
• Hide all empty beverage containers and replenish supply on way to airport.
• See if the house can be brought back into homeothermic range, which will mean burning precious firewood. What choice do I have?
• Tidy up around the woodpile to show off my manly work of splitting and stacking next year’s stash to best affect.
• Stop by ___ and pick up her ___ for her birthday before she gets back in town.
• Practice: Yes, dear. Coming, dear. No, I’m not an idiot, I just have other things on my mind right now.

And the two shall be made one. ONE. It’s not the loneliest number you could ever do. Sometimes, it’s not so bad, really. And then…