Monthly Archives: September 2014

Yup; he’s another year older…and now older than me…hahaha!     As Don does not like celebrating birthdays, we went out to dinner with friends the night before and did NOTHING on the actual day.  He was happy as a clam. Here’s … Continue reading →

The living/dining rooms are a step closer to completion with the delivery yesterday of the dining room chairs.  The cornices went up a couple of weeks ago.  Next up:  replace dining room chandelier.

Seasonal foods, or in this case drinks, signal us so clearly….get out the warm clothes, stack some firewood.  I have such an urge to do these things, and yet…I’m in Florida where it’s still 90 degrees. At our last potluck, on … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Barb's Blog:
With the beginning of the school year upon us, it’s an easy trip in memory to my own school days.  This photo was taken of my kindergarten class, school year 1947-1948.    I remember…

The woman at Sprint was WONDERFUL.  She not only helped me pick out an iPhone that is easy to use…with large icons…but she showed me how to do some essential things.  I sent my first ever text message right from … Continue reading →

Why I am heading to the Sprint store today:   1.) I still have a flip phone.  It’s a reconstituted one Sprint gave me after I melted mine on a hot car seat three years ago.  In other words, it’s ancient.  2.) … Continue reading →

Blood pressure is good; back is improving;  Don feels good today; the humidity is down…..it’s a lovely day on all fronts.  We’ve been sitting outside, Don working on lures; me, reading, and just enjoying the breeze, the lake, each other’s … Continue reading →

My doctor is one of those encouraging sorts, and I felt better after my visit with him yesterday.  According to him, 85% of these problems resolve themselves without surgery.  I like that he doesn’t want to rush into anything that … Continue reading →

The back report:   I still haven’t tried the narcotic, but I did increase the dosage of Advil and add in the cortisone pills.  Result:  greatly reduced pain, but one heck of a headache and dry mouth.  Hmmm. Step 2:  reduce … Continue reading →