PERSONAL NEWS #271

Sept 1^st to 4^th, visited the parents over the Labor Day holiday weekend.  Helped out with chores around the house and out in the gardens.  Friends visited on the Sunday for dinner and socializing.  Got my hair done after many months at the salon.  Felt so good!

Sept 6^th, after work, I had a dental appt for more work on the last four crowns.

Sept 7^th, after work, I had to the BFP office on Atlantic Avenue for the “open house” and the forum on “The Global Rise of Extremism” hosted by Dr Partha.

Sept 8^th, I participated in the monthly BFP Fundraising meeting / call in the evening.

Sept 9^th, after my private yoga class with Fabrice at the apt, I headed into Manhattan for the NYC Friends of Tolkien meetup to discuss the prep work for the Silmarillion forum we’ll be hosting in November.

Sept 10^th, I was invited to Anni and David’s housewarming party out on Staten Island.  It was very enjoyable and they have a charming home.  Got a ride out and back from friends of Anni.  Weather was a lovely, sunny day and low humidity.

Sept 11^th, after work, I had a physical therapy session for my ankle and foot.

Sept 14^th, after a busy day at the office, I headed to the BFP office on Atlantic Avenue for the monthly board meeting.

Sept 15^th, I took an early lunch hour, so that I could see my foot doctor on John Street.

Sept 16^th, after my private yoga class with Fabrice at the apt, I took care of errands and laundry.  Then did experimental cooking with new, vegan Autumn recipes.

Sept 18^th, after a busy day at the office, I had a physical therapy session for my ankle and foot.

Sept 19^th, I worked until 8pm due to a busy day at the office, and bosses meetings.

Sept 20^th, I had a dental appt after work.

Sept 22^nd, after work, I went to a NY Mets game, which they won, with my friend Nancy and her sister.

Sept 23^rd, after private yoga class at apt with Fabrice, I joined my friend Judith in seeing the wonderful, beautiful film called “Loving Vincent”.  Afterwards, we had a delicious dinner at Fiorello’s.

Sept 24^th, in the afternoon, I joined other BFP volunteers in tabling at the annual Atlantic Antic street fair.

Sept 25^th, after a busy day at the office, I had a physical therapy session for my ankle and foot.

Sept 27^th, after work, I invited fellow SGI member [Rhonda] to my apt for assistance with my Gongyo pronunciation chanting.

Sept 28^th, after work, I had my first appt with new lung specialist on East 57^th Street.  It went well and I am pleased with him.