(Almost) each week in 2012, I’ll post an Activity of the Week. They won’t be huge things, just something to move you in a different direction or give you a new perspective or shake things up in some way.

Here’s the Activity for Week 23: Based on the after-effects of the huge storm we had in DC last Friday, this week's activity is to check your emergency kit. Make sure you have at least one fully charged cell or cordless phone. A battery operated radio. Some bottled water and food you don't need to cook. Candles and/or a flashlight. Extra batteries. First aid supplies.

Accountability: I made some lovely oven-fried chicken, using up the rest of the chicken in my freezer. However, I didn't get to spend any time outside. We're having a massive heatwave. I'm avoiding the outdoors until the weather breaks!