On the Ferry to Orcas

I am making my third trip to Orcas Island. I first went alone in July 2007 because Mr. Apple was away on a business trip. The second time I went was in July 2008 to attempt to get away while my father was dying.

This time, faced with spending yet another Memorial Day Weekend apart from Mr. Apple (Grrr), I invited T&M to come along. It's M's 40th birthday this weekend and they were married on this island so it seemed like a good idea. In reality, 5 days was too long to spend in each other's (usually well-loved) company. I can't tell if it's me that's beginning to get edgy and unpleasant of late or just everyone else on Earth (though logic tells me it's most likely me).