And then the smoke showed up. Sheesh, it really is one challenge after another. And though I am trying to remain stoic and see such things as opportunities to find the better from the “obstacle,” this latest challenge has been a bit of a setback for me. I rely on the weekends to get outside, to get some necessary fresh air and exercise, but our having hazardous air conditions all weekend due to the numerous wildfires here in the West put a damper on my routine.

And this morning, things still haven’t changed. In fact, we are actually doing “distance learning” from home because the buildings’ air quality is unsafe for occupancy in our district. If we were in a normal school situation, school would have been cancelled today. A “smoke day.”

So, we will have to manage from home today. And we will. There are folks experiencing far more challenging things out there, but the addition of just yet another challenge to face and endure takes its toll on all of us.

Happy Monday, all. Stay safe.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.