five lists of five*

Five Things At Work

• My lunch pals. Varied in age/experience/lunch preference, I am thrilled by their company each day.
• Knowing what I need to know. I rarely make mistakes these days and have learned when people are manipulating me.
• I never have to work late. Sure, I check my emails late into the night, but my boss sends me home and is all about "family first."
• The perfect commute. A long enough train ride to do the puzzle, a bracingly long walk from the train to the office.
• The café downstairs. I don't need to explain, do I?

Five Things At Home

• Middle is done with his shoot! Which was taking place in my home! We've been overtaken by props and lighting and now we are done!
• I made the right decisions for our window boxes. Although they have no flowers, they are leafy and green and wonderful.
• We sleep with the windows open and light blankets.
• K stained the hallway floor and it looks wonderful. And it only took four days to dry completely.
• The Irish Neighbors are coming for wine and cheese on Sunday!

Five Words I Love

• Pickle
• Quagmire
• Aberration
• Aesthetic
• Doldrums

Accessories You Should Own

• A narrow brown belt
• A pair of black stiletto heels
• Champagne glasses
• Retro-looking sunglasses
• Chopsticks

Nice Things To Do For Someone Else

• Bake something. Brownies are always welcome. Without nuts, just in case.
• Write a sweet note. Everyone is emailing. Write something on paper.
• Watch the show he wants to watch. You don't always have to have the remote.
• Ask for the recipe and mean it.
• Be kind to their children - even if you have no patience for little ones.

* Thank you Schmutzie.