PERSONAL NEWS #289

March 2^nd, I headed up to the NY Botanical Gardens with a good friend to view the annual Orchid Show.  As always, it was lovely to see, and less crowds due to the snow fall.  In addition, I ran into an ex-boss and his wife.  We had a wonderful chat about ole times.  Made purchases at the gift shop.  Afterwards, back in my hood, I enjoyed a delicious dinner at The Jungle Café.

March 3^rd, I got a much-needed manicure, and then grocery shopping before doing laundry.

March 4^th, after work, I had a much-needed 1.5-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt, as my lower back was bothering me.

March 5^th, after work, I visited with my friend who has been taking care of my taxes for 20+ years.  After I treated him to dinner, we got to work on the taxes, and the outcome is I owe Fed/State.  Damn you 2017 Tax Plan!

March 6^th, after work, I attended the productive monthly BFP Fundraising committee meeting.

March 9^th, I joined a good friend in going to see the film “Captain Marvel”, and we both enjoyed it a lot.  Afterwards, we strolled down 42^nd Street to have dinner at Ollies.

March 10^th, I treated myself to a much-needed pedicure and manicure after doing some laundry.

March 11^th, after work, I had a much-needed 1.5-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

March 12^th, after work, I attended our second monthly BFP Arts & Culture Collective conference call.

March 13^th, after work, I had a much-needed chiropractor appt for my neck, back and lumbar region.  At home, I jumped on the monthly BFP board members meeting / call.

March 14^th, after work, I joined three friends for dinner and conversation at The Cauldron down in the Wall Street area.  It was a fun, enjoyable evening.

March 16^th / 17^th, visit with Mom in upstate NY to help with errands, chores, grocery shopping and dining out at our favorite restaurants.

March 18^th, after work, I had a much-needed 1.5-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

March 21^st and 22^nd, worked late at the office until 8pm due to back-to-back meetings and other duties.

March 23^rd, I took care of many errands, chores, groceries and laundry, plus more “spring cleaning” of apt.

March 24^th, after I received a much-needed manicure, I headed into Manhattan for the annual “Tolkien Reading Day” held at Simple Studios.  A decent turnout, many good readings and afterwards a few of us went to dinner on 7^th Avenue to a nice Japanese restaurant.

March 25^th, after work, I had a much-needed 1.5-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

March 26^th, during my lunch hour, I had an appt with a new acupuncturist in my office bldg.

March 27^th, after work, I attended a BFP forum called “War and the Green Economy” with keynote speaker Medea Benjamin of CodePink.

March 29^th, after work, I joined three friends at the Morgan Library and Museum to see the wonderful Tolkien exhibit.  Visited the gift shop and then we had a tasty dinner at a local diner sprinkled with fun conversation.

March 30^th / 31^st, I finished up with the spring cleaning; plus assorted chores, errands, grocery shopping, laundry and attending a SGI Buddhist meeting.