Despite all the weirdness and isolation, today has been lovely. I have FaceTimed with family and loved all the texts, cards, and calls I got, so thank you, friends. Round 1 of my cake was sublime, and look what Tom got me (which was exactly what I wanted)! A chainsaw!

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Hear me roar, 44! There are trees to fell and limbs to remove (and frustration to get out).

Then, as if things couldn’t get better, Tom and Ol built me one of the squirrel picnic tables I shared with you with delight a few weeks back. Observe.

We’re going to mount this on the fence, but for now…

I have tried to avoid the news today, because duh, and am very much looking forward to my virtual birthday party organized by friends that starts in a few hours. In the meantime, your amusement for today.