Aging Parents
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Big Wins this Week for Me – and A Few Bad Apples
Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 Today has been a fairly good “catch up” day. I’m still way behind since we were so busy last week. I’m trying to lay low and get office time in to catch up. I’m not getting any of my extra “annual goals” accomplished. I’ve floated the same 7 or 8 things on the project list for several weeks. This is in addition to several other tasks I’ve had to forward. I did a load of towels and washed the new sheets George gave me for Christmas and put those on my bed. I also washed my flannels that came off of my bed. So much for…
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Why is Life So Busy in Retirement?
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 I’m just gonna be honest. I’m kinda stressed out right now. I shouldn’t be I don’t think but I am. First of all, the pic above was something I asked Chet to do (ChatGPT). Turned out pretty cute. Oh to have been able to do this back in the days when I was in the graphic group and blogging on AOL, lol. Little did we know what technology would come about. But is that Maddie up on the cabinet or a white cat? lol So, the last week has just been really busy. I have been trying to keep up with everything and still relax too.…
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Overcoming Negativity: Lessons from My Experiences
Good morning. Thursday here. How do the weeks go by so fast? Glad to have a day at home today as Mom and I went out yesterday. Monday and Tuesday I worked on this weekend’s video and got it uploaded and yesterday. I did the thumbnail before heading out with Mom. I’m shocked that the new computer is working out so well! Because it’s faster, I can get more done in a day. The old one would wear me out. I would be tired of using the computer and ready to get away from it. I didn’t realize just how bad it was til I got the new one. Day…