Cabinet Tops
Another measure as to just how much smoke and soot swirled in the air of this wee house for decades is the picture below: It took multiple passes with both undiluted cleaners to find the wood grain. A perfectly good tiling sponge and rag were ruined in the process. The oils won’t rinse out of […]
Podiatrist Visit
Mom has insertional Achilles tendonitis. My brief research reveals this is caused by a degeneration of the Achilles tendon. The immediate prescription is physical therapy (PT) and a night brace. I am suspending my anxiety regarding the definition of PT, and how much of my involvement may be required for the moment. I hope there […]
October Island Visit – Day Two
It’s been a weird day. Other than my phone’s battery, uncharacteristically, running out overnight, and causing me to oversleep, it doesn’t feel like I’ve wasted time, yet so little actually got done. Could be the theme of the trip! After breakfast, I found my courage and lit the oil stove. Washing down the big wall […]
Washing Walls
It is a wonder that both of my parents did not succumb to emphysema. The soot on my old bedroom walls, from decades of the chimney not drawing properly, is endless. I’m puzzled why the area furthest from the fireplace is worse than the rest of the house.
October Island Visit – Day One
Yesterday was about adjusting my expectations. My biggest reason for being here is the install of the propane stove insert. Due mostly to managing this project from afar, but also to things like the house’s electrical panel being such an antique that the new circuit that needs installing must be sourced rather than picked up […]
X-ray Follow Up
Mom’s x-ray is indeed negative, though it shows “moderate to severe osteoarthritis” in her foot. An appointment with podiatry is being worked out. The clinic she was referred to referred us to yet another clinic. Sports Medicine Likely isn’t a good fit for what’s ailing mom. My kiddo will let me know how mom is […]
October Island Visit – Prelaunch Day
The 18 things on today’s list have been whittled down to two (pack electronics, and fold a tarp). I am happy to have so much day left. Tomorrow’s four day trip to the Island includes: Getting the permit for the propane insert install. The finish of the electrical work. Meeting with the other well company […]
Urgent Care Visit
My daughter called me yesterday to say mom needed to go to urgent care to have her ankle looked at, and further that mom was in a fair amount of distress over her affliction. When I saw her on Sunday, she said her ankle was bothering her, but she was also boogying a little to […]
Island Electrical
The Island electrician just called to ask some questions, and tell me a few things, such as: There were live hot wires under the house, just laying on the ground. The same ground that is covered in water every winter. There were also dangling wires under the house, that once properly hooked up caused long […]
Let’s all declutter now!
While the title of this article may be off-putting, I totally get it: Swedish Death Cleaning. Being the recipient of items from multiple estates, as well as juggling the contents of my mother’s two homes (now that she’s in assisted living), in the last 6 years, I can relate to this article’s message. My husband […]
Dementia Dance - Travels with Mom 