Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Breakfast: turkey sausage patty on english muffin with cheddar, water. Read a new version of a story written by Patrick: M at M. House chores: dusted the dining room chandelier, dusted the plantation blinds in the bedroom. Lunch: leftover beef chow mein. Updates for home devices. I notice today that Adobe finally announced compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe, so I'm beginning to prepare for computer upgrades. Nap. Recently we received some very nice gifts: a bottle of Mumm from neighbors Ron and Denis, a set of polished stainess steel Hudson Grace cheese board tools from Brandea and Willowmar, and a Harry and David Royal Riviera pears and more gift box from Ron M and his company. In the late afternoon Patrick and I visited Lightscape at the San Francisco Botanical Garden with Sam, who drove us all, and Kerry, and Mom Ryan. Mom used her smaller wheelchair. The event seemed very organized and well-run. Sam should have used the restroom at the start but didn't I think because we were all anxious to begin the walk, which is about one mile through the garden to see many beautiful lighting exhibits. My favorites were the ones with fog machines and lasers. I took very few photos because I felt it was the kind of event that photos and video cannot capture well—you just have to go to experience it. At one of the food and drink stops I purchased a medium-sized bag of salted butter popcorn for $11 and shared it with everyone. It's good to go on a full stomach since the food and drink seemed pricey for what you get. There was rain earlier in the day, but almost every staffperson cautioned us about slippery paths along the way, and we encountered nor witnessed any falls. Afterwards we dropped Kerry and Mom Ryan at home then Sam drove us home. Patrick and I visited neighbors Dan and Jason at their place, bringing the last of the holiday cookie gift boxes. We enjoyed chatted for about an hour or so, then returned home for a small dinner of leftover white beans and rice and water. Patrick went to bed. I joined a few hours later.