awwww ...

the senator called a few minutes ago and was asking me about how the calls were going and whatnot, then he asked how i was doing and all and thanked me for being there, saying "well, i'm glad you're here." how sweet! an aw shucks kind of comment that helps on a day that started far too early and is dragging at the moment ...

but the sun is shining and it is supposed to be a gorgeous day, so i am incredibly excited about getting outside during lunch, curling up on the baking-in-the-sun granite by the fountain with my lunch and book, letting the sun work its relaxing magic ... yesterday, robyn and i were worshipping the sun god during lunch and had a great time - and now today is supposed to be even nicer. hurrah!