When to call off an adventure

Plus, what I do with plastic kitty litter tubs

First off let me tell you how disappointed I am to be writing you today, dear reader.

I’m supposed to be playing hooky to go on a Very Important Hike but I spent the night hacking up a lung instead and we have—sensibly, I suppose—postponed the adventure. But let me tell you, as the day started and continued to be absolutely beautiful, I have regrets.

I’m …