Home again...

26 December 2021: After a breakfast of my mom's French toast (which is so simple but inexplicably good), I had a pretty great drive back from NY today: pretty weather, very little traffic, a car packed with presents from folks I love, and a good phone conversation with Vogel. 

When I got home, I was greeted by an almost-desperately-happy-to-see-me Wesley (BabyCat also lives here), a really cool and creative gift left by Anna (who visited the cats yesterday), and a huge bag of cookies left by two former students. 

Lots of time for long stretches of thinking today, including while driving, unpacking, and taking a walk this evening. Looking at everything I've noted above, you might guess what I thought about: how blessed I am.