Before Grandma’s funeral, the family was asked if they had anything to share about Grandma’s life. I came up with a short speech that I hoped would tell what I loved most about her. Here’s what I said:

Grandma kept a tag on her keychain that said “when Irish eyes are smiling, they’re up to something.” If that’s true, then Grandma was always up to something because she always had a twinkle in her eye.
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Today was the first day back in the office after a marathon trip to my Grandmother’s funeral. I took a moment to reacquaint myself with the concept of work, but soon was back in the swing of things.

In the morning I went back to my car to fetch something when I noticed a familiar pool of green liquid on the pavement near my car: coolant. Yikes. I corralled a coworker to drop me off at Happy Japs and went to lunch while they worked on it. Fortunately, the leak was from a worn-out hose, an inevitability for a car pushing fifteen years old.

I probably should be concerned driving a car that long, but my 1990 Honda Accord is in great shape in most every respect. I watched it surpass 213,000 miles recently and think it will easily top 300,000. While I could get another car, I admit that the novelty of an old car appeals to me. That, and not having a car payment, of course.

I had a dental cleaning scheduled for today, too. I canceled it when I had to take my car in but then begged to have it back. Fortunately they were able to see me, as the next available appointment would’ve been February. I take my teeth very seriously, you know.

The family was happy to see me when I came home, which is the highlight of my day. Hallie seems happy to be home, and I don’t blame her. Being cooped up in the car for four days tested the patience of everyone. Still, it was worth it.

Not much left to say right now. I need to write up the rest of my weekend. Stay tuned.