Back from all manner of things. Had a Chinese chicken salad and a bagel for lunch, then we did a Costco run and then picked up a couple of tiny packages. At Costco I bought a new vacuum cleaner - very lightweight, inexpensive, and, best of all, these days no need for bags to buy and throw away, and why they hadn't thought of that before is anyone's guess. I've had the same vacuum cleaner since I moved in there almost twelve years ago, so it was time and I think she of the Evil Eye will be delighted after she learns how to use it - the helper's coming Saturday morning to show her.