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Those of you who regularly read this blog, who might even have a feed set up, may have noticed that I have been backdating entries. Guilty, as self-charged, of cheating in the blogsphere. And I hope you'll forgive me. It has been one of those weeks. I haven't had much in my appointment book and my soccer duties are done so it hasn't been particularly demanding in the way of time management. Being overscheduled may have improved the week, however. Unemployment has sucked the life out of me. Yes, I'm rubbing up against depression but I have a call in to a good therapist.

Until my first appointment, though, I'm self-medicating with exercise. My bicycle has saved my sanity this week. Daily ten-mile rides, even when my legs felt like logs and my saddle ached, were the prescription for anxiety. I sweated and detoxed. I processed conflicts, planned the evening meals, organized my activities, and prepared for a phone interview. Wheels, don't fail me.

Yes, I had a ten-minute phone interview yesterday. This was an HR screening, and I sweated bullets for it. Apparently I used all the correct code words because I have an hour-long face-to-face with the hiring manager next week. Wish me well. I'd like to be back in an office environment, and this job seems pretty cool. And a bit demanding. More details to follow. Just earlier this week, when I didn't have any interviews on the horizon, John and I talked about other options, including freelancing. I think I'd like the flexibility of setting my own schedule, as well as the substance of editing.

John and I have some fun activities lined up for the weekend. Tomorrow morning, we plan to ride our bikes, the little boys in tow, to the Riverview Theater, which is showing the penultimate stage of the Tour de France (a time trial) on its big screen. That evening, my former coworkers are coming over to grill. I'm looking forward to seeing them and getting caught up on their lives post-Homeplans. On Sunday, we'll go to the Farmers Market and later, we'll catch a Minnesota Thunder (soccer) game in Blaine.

Plus, I'll be posting more about Maine. In real time. I hope.