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A short entry about yesterday before I do some writing. Have you ever had a day where you just woke up and said, "Today is gonna be a good day?" and then it was? That was yesterday. A brief list:

• Made shish-ka-bobs and bbq’d them. Marinated the chicken all day and added yummy veggies. They turned out well.
• Made cupcakes w/the kids. My mom sent them a cupcake-making package (mix, plates, napkins) because we couldn’t be in Chewelah this year. A great idea and it was lots of fun.
• Did a crossword puzzle. When was the last time I could say that?
• Cleaned off the deck furniture and hung out outside when the house got too hot.
• Read several more stories in Ellison’s Strange Wine.
• Watched the last X-Files movie, I Want To Believe. I thought it was good. Not great, but good. Felt like an episode of the show stretched out a bit. I just have a soft spot for Mulder and Scully so it’s all good.
• Bought lots of yummy fruit for a fruit salad today, potatoes for a potato salad, and corn on the cob to go with the hamburgers I’ll grill tonight.
• Listened to the Mariners beat the Red Sox in 11 innings. On the radio, on my deck, a drink in hand, while doing the aforementioned crossword puzzle.

Days like that make my universe right. Going for another one today. Happy 4th, everyone!