Moths in the Rugs
After work I ventured into the closet that houses extra sheets, blankets, comforters, pillows, board games, antique family linens, small heaters, our English style croquet set, a chaffing dish from days of larger gatherings gone by, and my mother’s Native American rugs. I was editing the closet contents. ‘Tis the activity to do these days. […]
Mom’s Day
I was surprised to see my mom’s name show up on my cell phone screen yesterday afternoon. So much so that all I could think of in that moment was it was a phantom call from her old Island phone number. I answered with a hesitant, “Hello?” Mom confirmed she had me on the line. […]
Sit Down V2
I saw my chiropractor today and told her my miserable story of the debilitating pain I experienced this last week. She had me assume the position and told me I had a rib out of position as she put things to right. Oh… What caused that Doc? “PRESSURE WASHING!!!! For Hours At A Time!!! Take […]
Shopping for Mom
A care staff member emailed me yesterday to let me know that mom needed more Tylenol. I let her know I’d have it at the community today. Next I contacted the amazing care manager, who has been such a help and a fantastic communicator, to ask if there was anything else mom needed. The list […]
Heading Back to Work Part-Time
My employer is pretty remarkable, for many reasons, but also that she has studied and researched our state’s unemployment programs, extensively. She also went after, and received the SBA payroll loan. So me, my boss, and our office exec are able to return to work part-time!! There’s a small chance I’ll be approved by the […]
Happy Birthday, Dad!
‘They’ say markers of your deceased loved one’s life can be difficult. The anniversary of their passing, wedding anniversarys, birthdays… I’ve had my moments today. I think being fragile due to my back shenanigans is exacerbating how I’m feeling. I miss my father incredibly. I miss the advice he gave me when I was too […]
Sit Down!
It was a busy week. I mowed, edged, blew, pressure washed, seeded, planted, re-lined hanging baskets, weeded, worried, cut masks, worked on a quilt, and cleaned the atrium of mouse evidence, while placing everything into clear totes as there is no getting rid of the mice. Cooked, cleaned, and slept well too. This morning, as […]
Snooping Vs. Searching/Sorting/Sifting
At my instigation, my DH and I were comparing childhood ‘snooping’ stories this evening. I asked if he’d ever snooped through his parents closet or dressers when he was a kid. This after confessing my 15-year old safari through my parent’s closet and dressers! My DH was a unique child in that he didn’t rebel, […]
Island House – It’s Always Something!
Two weeks ago my tenants wrote to say there were ants, and the toilet was leaking at the junction of the tank and the supply line, making it run constantly. They had to turn off the valve (thank heavens it would turn off!) in order to stop the water running. When one is on a […]
My Spare Tire
This is meant to be a diversion from all things serious and troubling in the face of our global health crisis. Rather this post will, hopefully, have its readers chortling, and shaking their heads in wonderment. How I managed to drive my car for more than 7-years, unknowingly, without a spare tire that fit the […]
Dementia Dance - Travels with Mom 