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The last few days have been decorated with work, angst, and a few relaxing moments. I'm still trying to get the house in order for upcoming festivities but the colder weather and darker skies make it easier to stay amongst the blankets. I have been trying to read my books. Currently I'm about 25 pages from the completion of Scott Peck's "The Road Less Traveled." I'm about 45 pages into the book "Girls" that was loaned to me by the library of Laura and I started the Novel "The book of Air and Shadows," by Michael Gruber. Sigh, I wish that my mind could be more simple and allow me to finish one book at a time but alas that is not the way it works.

I actually had a pleasant week despite the ongoing atrocities that spilled over somewhat into my social and family life. I care not to discuss here the "friend" situation but I will declare that my mother is being a less than favorable human being and thus I have not exchanged verbal or other contact with her in over five days. Five days may seem a normal length of time to go without contact however my mother usually calls me five times a day. I have learned that I need to put this aside. I have learned that I need to put a lot aside in my life.

On a higher note, the newest member of the family arrived. Her name is Elegance. She is the sister to Oblivion. I take care of Oblivion now and Erik has the majority of the responsibility for Elegance. This has made my ability and access to photo editing and processing much easier. We were a bit skeptical about the birth of Elegance as her creation and construction was all done by Erik, but I'm proud to report she came to life without a hitch and runs...well with Elegance. Just so I don't sound too crazy, Oblivion and Elegance are our computers.

I pondered for a few moments today, as to whether my yearning to stay in bed was due to a case of depression or just laziness. Finally I forced myself out of bed to have coffee, run around with the Mumolo family and take the trusty camera out to see if I could get it to cooperate. I have some photos I took of Maddox that I'm happy with although the family photo session didn't go as had hoped.

I made Thursday night dinner which is always the clean eating chicken casserole. Danielle stopped by for a bit so I could provide her with a copy of the photos on CD. I also was walked through the steps of "batch processing" using Adobe Photoshoppe and Adobe Bridge. I'm not sure I will remember it but at least I did it.

All and all the week has been rather productive. I accomplished all of the grocery shopping, did more chores than usual and spent time with a friend and my husband. The linens on the bed are freshly washed and the kitchen is clean for the majority so I cannot complain. I also worked. Unfortunately my work week is not over as I'm scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday night. Maybe I will be flexed. We shall see.

Some of the pictures from today.

The following photos are both of Maddox. If you click on the photo of Maddox's face and look closely into his eyes you can see a reflection of me taking the actual photo. That is not good photography. It was a fluke and the fact that Maddox has some amazingly reflective eyes! Pretty neat.