Some of you have expressed concern as I seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth – or at least the face of the Internet.

I was in Michigan. 

I went to Michigan for the wedding of my niece Hailee. 

I ended up not attending the wedding because I had what seemed like endless diarrhea for almost the entire trip.  I have no idea what caused it; it still has not gone away (although it is a little bit better).  And yes, I know I should call the doctor; but I just don’t have the emotional, physical or mental wherewithal to deal with it right now.  Just knowing I am a few steps from a toilet is a wonderful thing. 

I did get to spend time with family.  And that was so nice.  With the help of Lomotil and Imodium, I was able to do basically one activity a day – then scurry back (okay, slouch back) to my hotel room and the safety of a nearby toilet. 

My trip got extended (involuntarily) by one day – when my flight was delayed for 2 hours (at least, meaning I would miss my connection to San Jose); and I ended up with a forced sleep over at the Detroit Airport Westin. 

I hope to write a lot about this trip over the next week or so.

There is plenty to say – both good and bad. 

Nobody was kicked off a flight – so I presume everyone kept their masks on.  I wish that was true in the airport proper as well; but sadly I saw quite a few mask lapses. 

And I must admit that I indulged myself with the no mask requirements of Michigan.  It felt like a visit back to normal.  But of course, we are still a long way from normal.

Anyhow, instead of getting back home at around 7:30 pm on August 9^th; I finally made it to San Jose at 11:40 pm on August 10^th and I am so grateful to be home.

Home with the cats and with my husband who was so supportive during this trip (he is officially the king of the snowman hug emoji).