Well, the weather is absolutely unbelievable. Again.

And today is the day I’m taking my favorite 94-year-old Japanese client out to the clubhouse again for lunch…

The place with all the spectacular views, that he really just loves. (“Utopia,” is what he calls it.)

We’re celebrating my birthday, and what would have been my dad’s 95th birthday (today), and my client’s upcoming 95th birthday, and hanging out with whatever other spirits decide to be present!

And I slept great — AGAIN. Just the most incredible weather.

And I did indeed get a window AC unit from Best Buy yesterday, although not the one I was waiting on. It seems to be lost in oblivion somewhere, so instead I cancelled that one, and bought one that was on sale and right there in the store.

And now it is right here in my bedroom, but I haven’t installed it yet.

Anyway.

Today is also the day that my retirement check from Social Security is supposed to be in my checking account, but there is nary a sign of it!

And I need to start paying off everything I spent in NYC.

So at 9AM on the dot, I have to call them and I hope to get it straightened out. And get it done before I have to leave for my shift.

So, even though I had a really nice time on my birthday yesterday, the thrill is starting to wear off…

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On a happier note, though…

The eHarmony situation is still going GREAT.

I don’t feel comfortable posting the details because I don’t actually know him yet, although we are planning on meeting. However, it is sufficient to say at this point that it is really going great.

He is not only really cool (see yesterday’s “desperado” tattoo comments) and only 10 minutes away, he also has a sense of humor, he’s intelligent, he’s retired, he’s divorced, his kids are grown, he loves animals, and he also likes shooting guns (!!)… and he loves MUSIC. And he has a past he doesn’t want to talk about yet! (Don’t we ALL???!!!)

So there is really just a lot of cool stuff to start off with. So we shall see! But, meanwhile, I’m happy about it, gang. I really am.

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Here are a few photos from the second sold out night in Rome, last night!

Nick Cave’s solo tour of Europe with Colin Greenwood on bass:

Starting on Thursday, they will be in France, but it is sold out.

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More from James Tabor —

Shroud of Turin–Medieval or Ancient in 30 Minutes? (30 mins):

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And this naturopath, Dr. Jeffrey Burke, was giving a private demonstration at the health food store yesterday, when I went to meet my girlfriend after she was done working (she works there). Very interesting guy!! He has a regular in depth podcast about herbs.

This is part of a deep-dive into medicinal mushrooms (33 mins):

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I think that’s it for today because I need to get everything ready so that I can dash out the door the minute my phone call with Social Security is over. (This is my local office, where they actually pick up the phone and help you — unlike at the main office, where they put you on hold for, like, an hour and 24 minutes…)

Anyway, I gotta scoot.

I hope you have a wonder-filled Wednesday, wherever you are in the world!!

Thanks for visiting.

I love you guys. See ya!

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A classic from Marty Robbins! 1957 — “White Sport Coat”. Enjoy, gang!