Monday Musings

**** Just a couple of food photos in this one. So perhaps you might just want to return at a later time.

First off, I want to thank everyone who sent me emails worried that the dearth of posts over the last three months. I was going to reply to each one personally; but thought I'd just go ahead and do a post. I am well, so please don't worry. I'm also touched that folks are concerned, but there's no reason to be. 

I've never been  fan of working from home. I've always enjoyed the teamwork, conversation, feedback, collaborative spirit that comes with working at our offices. Folks that know me personally probably also know that I like people. Even though I keep a rather low profile with the blog; I think, unlike the Missus, I'm a people person at heart. What I did notice after a few months; on those days I'm working from home....after the 8-10-12 hours of sitting at my desk, I was just not in the mood to spend another 1 or 2, or even 3 hours sitting there to do a post, in fact I've often made it a point not to even look at my PC on weekends. This blog is a fun, labor of love for me.......and I don't ever want it not to be so. So, in essence I was pulling the plug....I needed that break. Also, Frankie's care, the Missus's long hours, and making sure She had lunch, dinner, etc....well, those things have priority. It's funny because when I started working at my current job, I worked remotely for almost 8 months.....back in 2000! But, I didn't have the blog then......there was no pandemic going on......and frankly, I probably had more energy 21 years ago!

Of course, it's been interesting working from home when the Missus works day shift. We have Frankie's "Senior living apartment" set-up. And he'll often just hang (sleep) with me in the our home office. We have a video camera set-up, so when I have to run errands, or am in our home office, I can check on him. I can set-up "pet" motion detection which alerts me to his waking up.

And being home during the day means I've been able to try places nearby that I would usually put off trying.

And then there are those places that I have on my rotation nearby.

Of course there are the places I miss when working from home as well.

Thanks for all emails, I'm really touched, and it just goes to show how great all you F(riends) o(f) Y(oso) are! And yes, more posts are on the way.

Sammy, is that you?

A couple of weeks back, the Missus sent me a text with a photo, saying "I think it's Sammy! He's looking over us!"

Whoa......what do you think? Maybe it's just wishful thinking....but, just maybe Sammy is letting us know things will be ok?

You know, we lost Sammy over four years ago, yet we still talk about him everyday....several times a day.

And yes, hopefully things are really turning the corner. California now has the lowest Covid-19 positivity rate in the US.....even better than Hawaii. Let's just hang on a bit longer!

Comments

[Jenn]

Happy to know you and family are well!

[RedDevil]

Great to hear you’re doing well! Always look forward to reading your blog so thanks for all the wonderful information you provide but, of course, your mental and physical health come first. Take care of yourself!

[kat]

take care kirk! your health comes first.

[James]

Your positivity and enthusiasm embody Aloha. Take care of yourself and your family!

[Kirk]

Thanks so much Jenn! BTW, hope you found all your calendars this year!

I am RD, there were folks wondering if I was OK. You all are wonderful. Take care!

Thanks Kat!

Oh man...thanks so much James! Hope all is well.

[Barbara K Paddock]

Kirk, thank you for sharing. You certainly have a kind and gentle spirit! Yep, that is Sammy for sure (IMO) :-). I have been "dog crazy" all my life. I love them all, so I have enjoyed your posts about the "boys" throughout the years. I have been part of a vounteer rescue group for many years. I had my first foster of the pandemic last week. He found his forever home quickly so I am up for a new foster on Thursday. My current pup was my first "foster fail". He's been with me for about six years. Thank you for all your posts, especially during the pandemic. They have kept my spirits up.

[Soo]

You have a nice place for Frankie!

[Kirk]

I'm so glad you are able to get back to doing what you enjoy Barbara! It's surely been qite a long haul. Thanks so much for the kind words!

We've tried to make things as comfortable for the little as we can Soo!

[Junichi]

I didn't think the number of posts were that scarce. Some other San Diego based food blogs haven't updated in months. Post at your own comfortable pace.

[Kirk]

I used to try and get 4-5 a week Junichi. Nowadays...well..... It's great to hear from you; I had been wondering how you were doing since I hadn't heard from you in a while. I was hoping that you perhaps went on some epic road trip.

[Junichi]

No epic road trips yet. I did go out to Anza Borrego for a short camping trip. It was nice to get away from the city for a few days.

[Kirk]

Glad you were able to get away for a couple of days Junichi!

[Lynnea Fleming]

Awwww, I love that Sammy is watching over you and the missus and frankie! I hope you all continue to keep doing better and better as we have started to see light at the end of this Covid tunnel! Thanks for always cheering me up with your blog posts. I don't always comment on them, but I do always appreciate your posts so much. Thank you!

[Kirk]

Thanks so much Lynnea! We really appreciate the kind words.

[dancing]

Yay good to see Frankie looking so comfy these days. And I miss Sammy too! Nice to see an old photo of Sammy! I always loved seeing any pics of "da boyz" together that you would post. And good to hear you are doing okay! The way I read your blog posts (usually a treat for me to catch up and read a bunch at at time when I have a big break from work) I don't think I would have noticed any lack of postings. But I'm with Lynnea who commented above. I value and appreciate the time you put into your posts and I enjoy reading them so much even if I rarely comment. If there is ever a time that you aren't posting I figure you are just busy and/or need a break and that's totally understandable! Although, during normal times my first thought would be that you and the Missus were maybe traveling if you weren't posting so much. Hopefully you two will be able to travel again soon (and in the meantime I'm glad you got to do some road trips - have been enjoying reading about them)! Hopefully things are going to get back to more normal soon (for the sake of the whole world in general but also so you can get to traveling where you want to again)! Thanks for keeping up your awesome blog for so long! =)

[Kirk]

Thanks so much for the kind words Dancing! It's always great to hear from you. I'm glad you and the hubby are doing well. Yes, we hope to be travelling again soon! Thanks again for making my day!