Roomba
Data points: We just installed over a 1000 square feet of hardwood in our home. Our vacuum, after multiple part transplants, it still not running optimally. The powerhead, for carpets, has annoying and unfixable habits. As a hardwood vacuum it does just fine. We have been tossing around the idea of having a vacuum for […]
Great-Grandson Visit
We were blessed with the company of our three and a half year old grandson for the majority of yesterday. I decided this was a great opportunity to visit mom. We found mom in her apartment. Tristan, while somewhat shy at first, was very interested in his great grandmother. Mom was delighted. Tristan, sure of […]
Small Fall
Yesterday while standing on the uneven grass on the playing field outside the gate to her community, mom leaned over to pickup a chestnut, and fell to one knee. As she tried to recover, she went the rest of the way down, and couldn’t get up. The staff member, who was with mom, was unable […]
Zeroing in on the finish!
It takes a thousand steps to accomplish anything regarding the Island property, especially from the mainland. Late this afternoon I talked to the tankless water heater manufacturer. Before they sell me a brand spanking new one, for a screaming deal, they sent me the manual, including installation instructions. This, to be sure the new unit […]
Steady On
Given the enormous number of tasks I take on for others, the support I (willingly and lovingly) provide, with little consideration for my own well being (because I love to take care of, listen to, offer loving words, cook for, play and sing with, soothe, and laugh with all the people I love), the pressure […]
Stalking
Mom asked my girl today, “Do I still need to go to that neurology appointment?” My girl responded, “Grandma, why do you think you don’t need to go to that appointment?” Mom replied, “Dr. O (mainland doc) said I didn’t need to anymore.” My girl said she’d call Dr. O and find out. Mom spent […]
Fruit
On Saturday I started a batch of slow cooker apple butter with the fruit picked from mom’s trees. It’s coming to fruition. The house smells like fall. There’s enough apples to make several more batches plus applesauce. Some of the plums are nestled into spices, sugar and vodka. In three months an amazing cordial will […]
September Island Trip – Day 8
Last night’s peek under the house reveals an absence of standing water. It’s cool, meaning the water table is high, but we knew that. It is also absent of yucky smells. Go Island pest company! The mold on the wall by the fireplace wiped up easily, with (my new favorite thick style) bleach. I’m thinking […]
September Island Trip – Day 7
Today isn’t over in terms of things to do, but I have a few minutes to write. (Haha, started this post four hours ago!) Having gotten to bed before midnight, I got up early. Funny how that works! Before heading to town I: Called the stove guy, leaving voice mail, to update him on how […]
September Island Trip – Day 6
After being up far too late last night (this morning), I was woken up by a 7:30 call from someone I needed to hear from. This person has belongings in the upper barn, but I don’t know what’s his and what’s my dad’s stuff. He’s going to meet with the property manager to consolidate his […]
Dementia Dance - Travels with Mom 