Had a visit with one of Brian’s out of state best friends. My introvert cup runnethed over when he said he preferred to stay at our home instead of journeying to a nearby brewery. Later chuckled on the inside when the conversation turned to their nostalgic researcher days. Learned the friend can still successfully tutor in chemistry whereas my Scientist probably could not.

Felt triumphant at learning that my jury duty had been excused within hours of me emailing my request. The actual summons finally arrived two days later.

It’s the slow season at The Scientist’s lab and it became obvious when he shared that his big achievement that day was mopping the floor.

Mailed out Valentines to the godchildren. Accidentally signed my last name. Fail. I may live far, but I’m pretty sure the last name only served to confuse.

Watched a new British murder mystery show and received a knowing glance from The Scientist upon mention of a Synchrotron being used to run forensic tests. While I recognized the word from numerous previous mentions, I neither know what it does, nor how to spell it.

Took a three mile walk in the winter sunshine where we both froze and sweated simultaneously. Timed it just right for the new brewery to be open for lunch. Talk about lunch with a view.

Cries of “Brittany is FREE!!!” a la Dobby the House Elf rang out as I am now officially off for the next 37 days for extended vacation.

Questioned Brian about the clunky noise emanating from the dryer. Was told it was nothing. Decided not to push. Later he discovered he had washed his AirPods.

Our SuperBowl Sunday consistented of our monthly citizen scientist bird count, a looong walk in the morning to burn off as many calories as possible to compensate for later, briefly panicking as I discovered a dead mountain lion immediately adjacent to the trail (Montana is not for sissies) and combing over our bird books in excitement when we realized that a visiting Northern Flicker looked different only to realize it was an Intergrade! (I need more bird friends to share in my excitement.)