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Re-reading i see i was not clear in my comments about Dad's coming heart valve repair. I had gotten in my head that the open heart surgery would be possible for him AND would result in a long lasting repair. Since Dad is otherwise healthy, i imagine him having many more years.

I don't think he imagines himself having many more years that he wants -- and he dreads a lingering existence in which he needs others to care for him.

Realizing how long three months seems at the end of your life compared to how fast things are flying by for me right now.... well, the considerations around how to resolve Dad's heart valve have probably led me to think more about my limited time in this life than about his.

I spent a good bit of Sunday with him, helping him get his boat in the lake. Unfortunately the engine wasn't cooperating.

Also got some yard work done with the pleasant weekend weather.

It's back to sauna, glasses fogging over when stepping outside, windows covered with condensation, fog in the trees in the morning.

Fig season is beginning. I'm done with the mulberries and elderberries: the rest can go to the birds and other critters. The blueberries have tailed off as well. If i can motivate myself, i want to get winter plantings of brassicas and lettuces in. This month is hard to imagine as time to plant but since i didn't do much in the way of summer seedings (one sad marigold sprouted and is not thriving) I've nuked weeds and i can actually imagine preparing the beds.

I got some grass seed in the front right as rains were beginning where i scalped the lawn -- which was pretty much all invasive stilt grass. I have grass seeds for the orchard, too, where i will only focus on "the boulevard" and the square anchored by the corner of garage and house. Moss is taking hold  in a good bit of the orchard and, despite Carrie's running tearing out chunks of the moss, it would be nice to have something that needs less mowing.

Worked late yesterday, and maybe late earlier in the week? It's a blur.

Dad's surgeon visit went well. He'll have the minimally invasive clips done. The open heart surgeon was willing but discouraging. Dad was concerned with a long recovery, and L and i think it's for the best as we reflect on how well he follows instruction to rest. (Does not follow instructions.) I went to Dad's favorite bar, Dockside, with him and had a few drinks as he had his two beers.

My cousin came to visit semi out of the blue. She stayed in an inn in Pittsboro Thursday night, and i had lunch with her and dad Friday. She was planning on being in town in time for dinner on Thursday night but wasn't.   Dad and i had a drink in City Tap waiting, but then got the news she was very delayed.

Last night i worked much later than usual. I can't believe it's Saturday again.

Just had a lovely lunch sandwich with cream cheese, the tiny wild tomatoes, smoked salmon, pickled red onion and thin slices of cucumber. Wish it had been fancier bread, but it was delicious nonetheless.

Must take advantage of decent weather in the yard.