Health
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A Big Week of Testing at the Hospital for Mom
Monday, April 13, 2026 Well, this is the week Mom has her tests. Her big day is tomorrow. She has a CT scan and also a Carotid Ultrasound and meets with a surgeon and another heart specialist that work together to see if she is eligible for the TAVR valve replacement. She has had a lot of instructions which started today about drinking water, and what days specifically she has to stop taking meds and when she can start them again. And no caffeine after midnight. So I have alerts set on my phone to remind her of these things each day. I’m not very good at being my brain…
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Kicking the Winter Blues
It can be a struggle this time of year as we anticipate spring, new life, and a revival of all things refreshing and green! I struggle in Feb and early March so I know the blues are going to try to set in as I get impatient for warmer temps. I’m sharing with you how I’m getting by. I’m not gonna lie, it’s been a struggle – even since I filmed this video. Most of my struggles have been time based though and not a lack of sunshine. But still, these things apply. I try to manipulate my world so I can find and keep some joys in the day.…
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A Health Scenario: Things I’m Doing Right vs Things I’m Doing Wrong
Good morning. Wow, 3rd day in a row is it? I’ve been blogging daily. It feels like old times. And I think it’s been a good thing for me. I want to thank everyone for the nice supportive comments in the last couple of days. I’m fine and will be fine – I think. I am frustrated but the frustration is a good thing as it will bring along change – hopefully. I’m always changing things and still nothing seems to work as far as weight and health numbers. But I’ll tighten the rules and self discipline – which I definitely have the skill set for. I lost weight with…