It feels weird, almost unsettling, to have the place to myself today. For two weeks, 23 was pet sitting in town. Glad that's done. Well, during that period, he started a new job and was picking up 15 from school in the afternoons. As of yesterday afternoon, though, his car is at the mechanic's until further notice, so he's driving mine.
Then, late on Sunday night, several regional school districts received threats of violence via social media...
Then, late on Sunday night,
So, of course I kept 15 home the past two days. Thank goodness Ms. Dewey, the MHPS superintendent, had the sense and compassion to excuse those absences. Of course, naturally, it's time to get everyone back on track.
My oldest died only two years ago.
This past April, 23 survived a rollover wreck.
My youngest attends American public school in #TheOzarks.
I don't have access to my car until 23's is fixed.
Powerlessness, uncertainty, and anxiety are a bitch of a combination.