great things about my weekend

There was nothing extraordinary about my weekend, yet everything was great. To wit:

• Got a phone message from Sister Amy Sunshine announcing the birth of her and Jazret’s long-awaited son Zayne. Woo hoo! Can’t wait to see pictures! I’m heading to the post office at lunchtime today to mail him a gift.
  
• Enjoyed good martial arts classes, both teaching and learning.
  
• Received an invitation to lunch with friends. I couldn’t join them, but it’s always nice to be asked.
  
• Caught another Star Trek episode on TV. It’s a regular thing, apparently: Saturdays at 6:00 on channel 45.
  
• Completed a 5-star sudoku with no mistakes. I’m a genius!
  
• Stopped at a neighbor’s garage sale, met the neighbor — after living across the street for 6 years, I figured it was about time I introduced myself — scored 8 CDs for $8. Handel, Glenn Miller, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc.
  
• Made the first chili of the season and did some other cooking.
  
• Mowed the lawn after 3 weeks of watching the grass grow taller and taller in the rain.
  
• Cleaned house. I don’t really enjoy the cleaning, but I like the results.
  
• Caught up on podcasts and videos.
  
• Read good books.
  
• Held happy cats.
  
• Dreamed about Rockapella in drag. Details available if you really want them.

By and large, it’s the simple things that put a smile on my face. Judging from the list above, I’m rich.