Sunday, February 15, 2026

Celebrating Valentine's Day with Tiny Hands & Getting Part of the Weekend Humor Together with Great Friends, Food, and Laughter

I saw the game, Tiny Hands, on the desk of a a principal at a middle school. I thought, "What magic is this? Can we possible play a game as SNL's Dooneese?" Why, yes, we can and we did.

We gathered at Walnut Beach, ate good food from La Cantena and then proceeded to play a few hours of the game, laughing our butts off and shaking heads at how stupid we all are (which is the greatest way to show love and to have my greatest birthday wishes to come true). 

Other than that, it was a day of college basketball (Go, Stags! A win over Quinnipiac), and much planning for the week ahead. I'm looking for classes where we'll discuss James Bird's Wolf Club

Probably too much food. A delicious cake. Dogs in play mode and total misbehavior, and trying not to pee our pants. 

Overall, a great way to spend a Saturday in February and to let our worry and concerns for the world go away for an evening.

I came home for more college basketball and called it a night. Ah, but now it is Sunday and we'll readjust another day of possiblities. I just hope to get outside again so I can move with the dog on a leash. 

Happy Sunday. Onward. 

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