Discovered a new fave bird cam in North Carolina. Counted 24 species of birds in an hour. Meanwhile we counted 5 types of sparrows at ours. Later in the week enjoyed a vivid sunrise on a Canadian bird cam.

Listened as Brian cheerily announced that a paper he contributed to would be the journal cover article. He deemed it, “Kinda cool when you make the cover.” Tried to articulate what I thought I remembered the project being about. Was firmly told no. The name of the journal? Toxins. <insert a Charlie Brown ‘Good grief’ here>

Spent another Monday night happily drinking beer at a brewery and selling books on behalf of the local library. Was probably one of our best customers.

Watched as they closed the main highway in the state for up to 24 hours because of poor road conditions. Found this shocking but also validating as the atrocious road conditions have been the biggest cause of my recent crabbiness. Another section of highway closed later in the week as a cattle truck went awry.

Chuckled and gaped as someone actually began ice skating in our parking lot. If that’s not a sign of icy conditions I don’t know what is.

Had no fewer than 5 packages arrival at our local post office but remain undelivered. Also undelivered? The jury duty notice for the day AFTER I leave for California. Thank you Informed Delivery for giving me the chance to avoid a bench warrant.

Was awoken 15 minutes before I had to get up thanks to Brian sitting on car keys triggering the alarm. Received Starbucks, my favorite breakfast and an apology as compensation.

Had an episode of Yellowstone ruined for me thanks to being married to a scientist who works at the Montana department of livestock and knows better than the screenwriters.

Felt immensely grateful for my hatchback style of car as in one week I hauled numerous boxes of books back to the library, 4 car seats, 4 pack n plays, and had 2 loads of crap from work that I fetched from our parking lot storage cube. Perhaps I am mistaken in my choice of car now that I think about it?