One of the office computers is old enough that we should retire it. After over 6 months of discussion, the board approved a new computer. I spent most of the weekend installing software and moving files. Hopefully, the day-to-day office functions are ready for use. We have two sets of security access cards. I’m holding off on changing those until we’re confident the computer is running well.

Danita and I took Bud to a dermatology appointment Wednesday. We’re down to just one more doctor appointment for Bud, in a couple of weeks. Woo-Hoo! Ed and Lynne dropped Addie and Suzanne at our house while they visited Bud Friday. We took the opportunity to set up a Zoom with Bryon and Elizabeth. All four kids seemed to enjoy it. B & E start school next week.

Mark and Jiajia visited yesterday. We had an excellent brunch and a very nice time talking. Plus we got to see their new car. It has plenty of room for a baby car seat. They were going to stop at Ikea on their way back home to look at baby furniture. Jiajia is in her new job as assistant dean. It didn’t take her long to learn what it’s like to work with faculty.

This evening we’re having the first neighborhood social function since the pandemic started. Two food trucks are visiting. We can’t all sit in the clubhouse like we used to do. Some people will sit on the porch. We have pool umbrellas set up in a couple of visitor parking areas. I’ve invited the people in our building to join us for a picnic in our driveway. All outdoors with proper social distancing, all providing our own everything (including chairs). Of course.

I hope this finds everybody doing well.