days_unfolding

I watched part of Prince Philip's funeral on my phone. Mom commented that it was amazing that the Queen is 95 and doesn't need a cane or anything.

Saw Mom off. She was getting a little sarcastic when I asked something that she thought was obvious. (Today I asked if I should throw on a pair of shoes and help her load that car. She said, "Well, YEAH." Just answer the question.)

Snow showers on Tuesday? I guess that I'll leave the plants in the bathroom for now. I could put them outside and hidden if I remember to bring them in on Monday. I left a note in my work calendar to bring them in.

Zara came over for lots of snuggles after Mom left.

I'm looking at Earth Shoes on eBay. Some possibilities, but nothing that says, "Buy me". I'm still trying to figure out what shoes to get. I like black ankle boots, but maybe need something airier for summer? I wonder when Earth Shoes go on sale? Looked at Nordstrom's and Macy's sales but they don't have wide widths. Bah, people.

Travelzoo is listing a $450 plane fare to Florence from Chicago this summer, but Italy isn't open to people from the US yet!

Unsold.com has a deal for 5 or 7 nights in Santorini. So tempting, but still there's the "when can I travel?" question. Hmm, "Greece, one of the most popular European summer destinations for Americans, announced this month that it would reopen for all tourists in mid-May, as long as they show proof of vaccination, antibodies or a negative Covid-19 test result before traveling. All visitors will be subject to random testing upon arrival." I guess that my first step is to get my passport renewed. Crap. I can't find my old passport. And I've signed up for a gazillion flight fare alerts. Google Flights says that there are some good airfares in June.

Bought a ticket for Music of the Baroque's Brandenburg Concertos concert on demand.

Mom called twice. Once to let me know that she got home safely and once to see if she left her folding cane there. (She did. She says "Aargh!")

Filled out my passport application. I'll see if I can get a photo taken tomorrow and file the application during the week. I'd like to get this show on the road.

I booked the Santorini deal. I have 2 years in which to use it.