It was a good day, it was a bad day.

Walking today was the worst it has been in… well I think it was the worst day ever for me. I had to stop every couple of blocks and sit. Thankfully, Palm Spring has many park benches spread through downtown. I guess they are used to elderly people.

But I used gift cards to buy some fancy new clothes.

The flight back to Portland was uneventful. We were a little late landing in Portland, as they had to de-ice the wings in Seattle. I should have known it was a bad omen.

I got to Richard’s car. It wouldn’t start. There was frost on the inside of the windows. Thankfully, the Port of Portland has people who jump cars and they are quick to help the needy. The drive to the hotel was harrowing, but I made it.

I am snugly tucked in, just a few miles from my brand new car.

Tomorrow starts a new era.