Yep, it's been a week! The the first time I feel as if I can do this——despite all the challenges ahead of me. Memorial Day, 44th wedding anniversary, social annual lunch meeting, my daughter's birthday, Independence Day, Jazz cruise on the Hudson, Newport Jazz Festival are all waiting for me to mess up. But, unlike the years before, these are only one day events and hopefully, I can withstand the pressure to nosh and eat and stuff myself.

Today, I am still going to try to plant my tomatoes, basil and cucumbers as well as my annuals. That will keep me busy hopefully. Keep sipping!

Good luck, folks!