It's raining this evening. Not a big deal in the normally soggy Pacific Northwest, but it's been about a month since we've had any rain - and endured all-time record heat during that period. So tonight's rain is especially welcome.
I had dinner tonight at my parents' house, with Scott and Esther, who arrived earlier today for a visit. I haven't seen them in a year, and before that, much longer. My relationship with my brother has been tenuous at best over the years, but has seen marked improvement recently. As proof of this, we've got a bunch of fun things planned together this week, something which would have seemed unthinkable in the recent past.
Mom made stuffed cabbage, and we all sat out in the sun room sipping wine, talking, and enjoying the rain falling on the glass. After dinner, Scott let me borrow his GPS unit, which he has nicknamed Jill. We'd talked recently about my desire to buy one, and this was my first time using one. As I set out from mom and dad's house, Jill told me to turn right leaving their neighborhood. So far, so good. But then, as I approached 162nd Avenue, she instructed me to turn right there. No offense, but Jill doesn't know what she was talking about! That would have taken me down Fourth Plain, which I'm sure is a longer drive home. I ignored her and continued straight. Suddenly, she was "recalibrating." Then she had me turn right on 137th. Hmm...I've never gone that way before. But, what the hell - I could see the route she was plotting for me, and decided it was worth a shot. She got me home in one piece, I'll give her that much. And now, I really can't wait to get my own GPS unit.
Time to head upstairs to read a little before bed. I hope it's one of those nights where I fall asleep to the sound of rain falling.
When Michael first bought his GPS I remember thinking... why would he want that? He never goes anywhere. Why would I want one? I don't need that. Then I took a trip with him and, like you, became an instant fan. It wasn't long before I owned my own GPS and boy do I love it. It takes all the stress out of finding places. I need to give mine a name. Sarah and David call theirs Cathy because they had quite a few voices to choose from for the GPS and the one they chose is called Cathy. My garmin doesn't give me as many voice options but I could still come up with a name.
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