December Doin's

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December is not only upon us, but proceeding at warp speed!  Here are some activities on the agenda:

December 1:  On this day I became eligible to apply for Medicare, and I did so.  As it's age-related, I'm still sorting through my feelings about it.  I can't change getting older, but do I have to rub my nose in it?  

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December 9-13:  Tomorrow Ron and I are off on a quite late fall trip to Death Valley National Park.  Ron's never been, and I was there long enough ago that it doesn't count.  It's a driving trip, and we're getting things packed.  We're staying in a B 'n B in the very small gateway town of Beatty, NV (population 1,010).  Bring your own food is recommended; our ice chest is ready!  

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Death Valley is a remote place.  They specifically warn against relying on modern tech to guide you or communicate.  If you have service at all, gps directions are often wrong and it's not a place you want to get lost, even in the late fall.   Since I've started telling people we're going, we've had consistent rave reviews.  We've been having gloomy, rainy days here in Flagstaff.  The weather there: 70° and sunny.  It'll be another good 'un! 

December 25:  Celebrate Christmas, natch!  

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December 27-30:  Uncle Dwane had a close call six weeks or so ago, and brother Mike decided he wanted an in-person visit during the Christmas break.  I invited myself along.  It's short, but we'll be there the bulk of three days.  There are several other aunts and uncles from Dad's side of the family we'll check in with as well.  We'll stay with brother Scott, whose hospitality is perpetual.  

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In-between:  

• Get the Christmas cards made & mailed out.  (Ron's made and printed them; mailing is on-going).
• Make December's sewing project.  (A lap blanket is planned.)
• Defrost the chest freezer.  (There's always housework!)
• Finish our Health Care & Financial Directives.  (We've been not doing this for several months now.....finish it up!)
• The usual fitness schedule:  run, swim, hike when possible, strength workouts, Tai Chi.
• The usual music schedule:  violin and piano practice & lessons.  
•  Do some indoor training with the dogs.