Spring Hats and Headstones

Every once in a while some people connected to my work go serve breakfast at a community center in Oakland. I don’t really think the food service industry is for me and I’m not good at mingling so I decided to bring supplies to make fall wreaths with the kids. As I was recruiting I showed my example to this girl Diamond, and she asked if it was a hat. I explained it was a wreath to hang on the wall. Then I pointed to a tree that was turning colors and told her we’re using leaves to look like that tree. She said, “I know the trees change color because it’s spring!” Later on she put her wreath on her head while it was still dripping with glue. My helper said it was fine because glue dries clear.

Yesterday my cousin Anne (and her dog and her friend) and I went to Piedmont to visit the family gravesite. I took a picture of her next to my favorite headstone.

It was a gorgeous day and from the family plot you could see the Golden Gate. Then we went to Fenton’s for ice cream. Since I took a half-day off work and my office is nosey, there were some very awkward conversations. I mean we’re not an overly sensitive family, but how are you supposed to respond when people excitedly ask, “So are you doing something fun with your afternoon off?” My answer, “I’m going with my cousin to make sure our last name is spelled correctly on her dad’s headstone.” It was.

While I was there I picked up a postcard for my dad, they are expanding and you can start pre-ordering plots now.
I still haven’t taken the strengths quiz from the book by boss gave me. He’s been out of town the last few weeks but is coming back this weekend so I should take it soon before I see him again. Plus maybe defining my strengths will give me some ideas on what to do with my life.