I declared today a mental health day. I needed one for two reasons; first, according to my peak flow meter, I wasn’t all the way well this past week. And second, I’ve been dealing with business stuff behind the scenes, which is never the fun part of this job.

First on my to do list was a trip to buy some boots. I like boots because you can just slip them on and off, no fuss. And because they stand up to things like tromping through woods and gardens. Boots take a lot of trying on for fit, comfort, arch support. I fell in love with this pair, Pro-Baby Ariats.

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Next, a trip to the bookstore. I bought everything they had by Carrie Vaughn. Kitty Norville is good for my mental health.

A walk around the neighborhood is next on my list. I’ll take the camera along; it’s a gorgeous sunny day and the snow is melting. There are tons of projects waiting to be done around the house, but a hint of spring in February is not to be missed. Sunshine and fresh air are excellent for mental health.

I’m pretty sure donuts are good for my mental health, too. Have you taken a mental health day lately? What’d you do?