I meant to reply sooner, but I kept getting pulled into little things around the house.
Yesterday I finally cleared the table that had turned into a landing spot for keys, notes, and half-finished lists. It felt easier to think once that space was open again.
I also tried the soup recipe you mentioned, and I see why you liked it. I added extra herbs near the end and let it sit a bit before serving, which helped the flavor settle. It turned out better than expected.
For the weekend, I am keeping plans simple. I want one slow morning, a long walk if the weather cooperates, and maybe an hour to sort through that stack of books I keep moving from chair to chair.
I have not forgotten the park idea either. If next week stays calm, I would still love to join. Just send a day that works, and I will make it easy on my side.

I wrapped up that project this afternoon, and it went more smoothly once I stopped trying to perfect every tiny part.
I made a short list, tackled the easiest step first, and somehow that created enough momentum for the rest. That approach seems obvious now, but I still need reminders to keep things simple.
The nicest part of the day was getting outside for a little while after being indoors too long. Everything felt quieter, and I came back with a clearer head. I even remembered that book you recommended, so I pulled it off the shelf and read a few pages before dinner.
I am glad you checked in. Your note arrived at a good time, and it helped more than you probably realized. If you are free soon, maybe we can plan something low-key, like coffee, a walk, or just a long chat without trying to multitask.
Let me know what your week looks like, and I will keep an eye out.