What Struck Me

I have quite a few projects I’d like to get done by September. Two really have to be done by then, the others are more flexible. I know I need to get organized, though, or I’ll end up sinking fast.

So, then, the question is… how should I organize? My initial thought is to do it the old fashioned way, with file folders and such, but then, I think, I should spend the time to learn to use office-type software that’s meant for such things. Build up my skill set, ya know?

Anyone reading out there have a suggestion for project management or organization software? I don’t need to collaborate with anyone, so it can be simple, and the more hand-holding it offers the better!

It really doesn’t feel like summer this week. We had rain at the beginning of the week, thunderstorms and thank God not as much rain as they had south of us where they had horrible floods, but plenty anyway. Since then the sun has hidden away each afternoon, and the temps have barely risen into the upper 70s. I shouldn’t complain, it’s comfortable, but not summer, ya know?

Still have six weeks until school starts, I’m sure a heat wave will hit and I’ll look back on this post and assume I was insane when I wrote it.

…eventually. Today Andy & I started digging through the rubble that is our basement, and unearthed some pretty old stuff. I’m not a pack rat so it could be much worse, but having had three boys, spaced well apart, there are some toys and baby items that date back nearly 15 years. Most of it, though, is from Tim’s babyhood so only around 5-6 years old.
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No need for the Z-paks, Pat tested negative for strep. $75 in co-pays plus all those tests to bill the insurance for later :blink:.

it’s pouring, having strep is boring…

Sorry ’bout the dumb rhyme. Actually only Nick has strep, but the other three of us home during the day trooped over to the doctor to be tested. Andy, Tim & I tested negative despite red throats all around, but Pat (who was feeling really crappy yesterday) will go in later, and if he has strep, it’s Z-paks for everyone! Wahoo! :???:

The dad was sick today, as well as Andy, but Nick & Tim seem to be recovering nicely. I’m still feeling ok, but just a little… off. Not sure if I’m actually getting sick too, I suppose we’ll find out tomorrow if I can barely drag myself out of bed to play taxi.

Some days it takes very little to please me. Today it’s reorganized pantries. The jars and cans are together, the dry goods are together, the kid’s snacky things are together, it’s all so nice and neat and user friendly :yay:.