Yesterday I took two naps and just enjoyed the fact that I didn't have to do it all in one day because I had lots more days!
Today I did yoga, tried Pilates and took a nap. Then I switched our cell phone plan to one that will ultimately be $60 less a month. There were some up front costs, but in the long run it should be better. Tonight I decided to try a new meal, and it was a big hit. It was stir fry beef and pea pods. I added some bean sprouts as well and made homemade egg rolls. It was so lovely to take my time and enjoy every step rather than feeling rushed and exhausted. If I had worked my regular day, I would not have been home until 6:30 p.m. I was able to take a walk this evening with my husband and dog, Maxine.
Tomorrow I hope to stay home and get started on some cleaning and organizing projects.
What I learned today: John Wilkes Booth, the man who shot Abraham Lincoln, was the son of the most famous actor in America at the time. John was also an actor but not as successful. He was born in the North but due to spending a great deal of time in the South while acting, he became a sympathizer for the South. When Lincoln was re-elected for a second term, he felt that all was lost so he hatched a plan. Presidents had no protection at that time and often went out on their own. When he planned a night at the theatre, Booth had no problem gaining access to his theatre box. Lincoln was carried across the street to a boarding house where he died a few hours later. Booth hid for several days but was ultimately caught and shot to death. His last words were: " tell my mother I died for my country". Lincoln's body was taken cross country by train with stops in Philadelphia and New York before the final destination of Illinois. His wife, Mary, was too distraught to even accompany the body or attend the ceremony. His son, Willie, who had died earlier was disinterred and he was also on the train and was buried along with Lincoln.
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