Day 2 is actually Day 3 according to the news reports-- Monday was a half day so I stand corrected. Anyway, it was technology day. After promising myself to do it forever, I took the plunge. A bit of research, downloading and experimentation, I now have access to my contacts, calendars, photos and my music on all my "devices" using Apple's iCloud technology. The only kink is that my iPhone is too aged (all of 2011) to do iCloud so tomorrow I'll upgrade to an iPhone 5. A walk up to the Apple store (sometimes I just need to talk with a real human being) was needed to figure out my iPhone situation.
A furlough day made this possible. Normally, there are too many more important chores to do. I felt like I've caught a break.
A note from my business partner was most encouraging. She told me to enjoy not having commitments and meetings and that having total control over my own time is a most terrific alternative to the past 40 years of work. I'm not sure I agree yet, but in another day or two, I may agree with her.
Had a small dinner party - more of a picnic fest - roasted BBQ chicken wings and Caesar salad complete with homemade dressings and croutons. The oldest grandson, now a college freshman at GW, just two metro stops away, and a furloughed girlfriend joined us. It felt good to have the time to cook up a fun meal. There was nothing left - not even a crouton.
More tomorrow....looks like we are in this for some time.
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