My kids love to play Scrabble. Isn't that weird, they're teenagers. Last time we played I won with the amazing word "axle" landing on a triple word score. Gotta love the X. Tonight, however, I was defeated. I'm not going to lie, it's a bit of a blow to lose when I'm half way through a master's program and everyone else is in high school.

How was everyone's 4th of July? I spent the day working on a quilt (my newest hobby). Then I watched some fire works from my patio. Some people might be depressed to spend the holiday alone, but for me it was a gift. I love to be alone. It's so nice. I can wear pajamas all day and be judged by no one. That's luxury.