Monthly Archives: October 2012

Sandy comes to Michigan

Posted on October 30, 2012 by barbaraehardy

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A few more visit photos

Posted on October 28, 2012 by barbaraehardy

It’s been a busy weekend, but what a delight.  Aurelia is charming, and busy in that seven-year-old way.  She and Di took a bike ride, then ran an errand yesterday afternoon.  I napped, and thus, was ready for Noel’s family … Continue reading →

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Having a wonderful visit

Posted on October 27, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Diana and Aurelia arrived in the wee hours of Friday; 3:00 a.m. to be exact.   Plane delays, mix-up at the car rental counter, and a windy, rainy drive, but they made it.   After they caught up on sleep some, we … Continue reading →

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New this week

Posted on October 24, 2012 by barbaraehardy

First,  a very happy birthday to my youngest, Christina, who will turn 35 on Friday.   She continues to live the glamorous international life…and we all get to enjoy it vicariously. Next….my health continues to improve.   I’m getting stronger, doing more, … Continue reading →

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Photos taken at Grand Mere Park this morning

Posted on October 19, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Don and I drove over to see if the duck hunters were out in force yet.   Only a few were, so it was safe to take photos.

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Progress

Posted on October 19, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Sixty hours off the beta blocker, and the shortness of breath is remarkably less.   Progress. I’m starting to walk again,  up to almost 20 minutes now.    Progress. Was able to garden some yesterday with no side effects, so the yard … Continue reading →

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Autumn in Michigan

Posted on October 17, 2012 by barbaraehardy

It’s so beautiful here right now.

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What’s better

Posted on October 16, 2012 by barbaraehardy

The echocardiogram yesterday revealed that my heart is almost completely healed!!!!  there is apparently a small part that is not, and may never be healthy, but pumping action is back up in the normal range.   What a huge relief….to put … Continue reading →

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What’s good

Posted on October 13, 2012 by barbaraehardy

First,  fall colors are heating up.   The photo below is what’s left of my marigolds. Second,  what I like most about a cleaning service is that they do everything on the same day.  When I clean, this is not how … Continue reading →

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All whined out

Posted on October 12, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Maybe.    At any rate, my blood pressure is blessedly low today.   Friends keep buoying up my spirits…both old and new friends, so thank you all for that.   Yesterday Don and I took a walk around the block…twelve minutes, a far … Continue reading →

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