Yesterday was a warm and windy day. I walked the lakeshore up to the tennis courts, which earned me 7,000 steps. I had to shed my coat! It was so warm and sunny, it was like a holiday. I saw at least three kites, many bikes, and an opera-singing rollerskater.

But today is going to be much cooler.

After my walk I went out with the fam to Steak N Shake for dinner, and got treated. But no leftovers this time!

I made the Spanish rice yesterday -- just a mixture of rice and salsa, but it will make a good side dish. It made a lot; I will probably freeze some of it.

Today I'll wash the sheets and towels, and try to get in another walk.

I am close to the finish line on this non-spending diet. Tomorrow I'm taking the boys to music lessons, and will use my cash for dinner afterwards. On Wednesday, I can use my Discover card again (I always pay in full; I'm not incurring debt!)

I talked briefly to my Oregon son and learned that he is planning to buy an investment property! Apparently, this house has come on the market, completely furnished and decorated in a Western theme. He thinks it will make a perfect AirBNB; or, if not that, a rental. His town has a dearth of rentals and he thinks he can make a go of it, especially with Amazon expanding in his town. Well, I wish him the best. I know he wants to reinvest his profit from selling the Florida house, and maybe this is the way, though it wouldn't be my way!