This Week at Acorn Hill
August 10-13, 2026
It’s great to see you again, friends. This week will be a short one.
Monday
It’s déjà vu. I’m driving back for another dentist appointment. But this time, I notice a few leaves flickering with the orange of autumn.
The dentist shakes my hand as I go to leave. Maybe he’s not so bad after all.
Tuesday
I can’t even think about the garden today. We’re going away soon, and Henry and Lucy are doing a trial run at their boarding facility.
I know Lucy will be fine, but Henry is terribly fearful of other dogs. I watch the webcam diligently all day, refreshing it far more often than I’d like to admit.
Wednesday
Day 2 of daycare and I’m less apprehensive. Henry doesn’t spend the whole time hiding in the playhouse. I call that progress.
When I pick them up, he leans against my leg for a second before we leave. I think he’s relieved too.
Thursday
The cooler morning is a welcome change for my walk. I listen to Dish, one of my favorite podcasts, and today they’re talking about spaghetti all’assassina.
There’s something comforting about listening to people discuss food while I’m trying to remember a hundred little things before a trip.
The suitcase is still empty, the to-do list is still long, and I’m feeling that familiar mix of excitement and anxiety that always seems to arrive before a trip.
Until our next cup of tea,
Abby