• Aging Parents,  Assisted Living,  Moving,  Uncategorized

    Aggressive Doctors, Mom’s Move Scheduled, and Everything in Between

    Monday, May 18, 2026 Sitting here drinking coffee in my office. All is going well. I had a doctor’s visit this morning. It was the annual check up. Full on. And it was 7:30 a.m, which was early but that meant I didn’t have to starve all day. I left having given urine sample and my blood. They couldn’t find a vein so she took it from my hand. This always happens. Blood pressure was spot on perfect. I left with my stool sample kit, which was embarrassing to trot through the lobby with. I wish they would put it in a sack so it looks like someone gave you…

  • Life,  Psyche

    How’s YOUR Psyche Doing Today?

    These caught my attention pulling in the drive yesterday. Often we are so busy I don’t notice as they are in the back yard next to the tree line. But bright red with the sun shining down on it caught my eyes. See, after yesterday’s post, I may not have stopped to smell the roses (didn’t see any) but I did stop to admire the spider lilies! I also stopped mid-day to go to Logans and get salmon on top of rice, a side of broccoli, a side salad, and ice tea. Yes, I ate a buttered roll for dessert. I was going to tell her no rolls but she…