I looked today for an obit for Gloria de and so far have found none.  I am looking in Riverhead, which she had mentioned many times and I think it was the town where she lived. 

If anyone knows any different, let me know.  All I know is that she mentioned the north side of Long Island and Riverhead.  It may be too soon for any announcement what with arrangements to be made. 

And it could be like June - no notice.

Mary Ann

Mary Ann...
...is this her, same age 95, and mentions The Red Hat Society...Funeral takes place on the 7th..

https://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2019/06/93858/gloria-hanson/

Time 10.45 pm, and my daughter has started non stop phoning me...After her third ring I stupidly picked up the phone, really wished I hadn't as I tried to boost her up, shake her and told her to focus on the positives in here life instead of everything about her life is bad, I told her she is luckier, no blessed than many, she is a grandmother, many are not blessed in being a grandmother that many would want and the next thing daughter brings up is, "  that I am not in a position to preach, " ( referring to MY grandson, due to neglect from her when he was young, he was placed into a foster-home, ) well I told her she has no one else who is wanting to talk to her so she is ringing me and all she wants is to argue, I have just had enough of her, time now is almost 11.pm... I was just off to bed when she first rang, now the phone is just ringing, I told her she is making me ill, she is making my MS worse, she is going to put me in my grave..she just doesn't even care, it is always just about her, how do I put a stop to this harassment...I wish that Richard had not died, I only gave her my phone number for the purpose of letting her know he had died and for the funeral arrangement...I cant believe I have been so stupid, oh, what have I done? Richard would not be happy if he knew I was being pestered-harassed at this time of night by my daughter...she doesn't care what time she phones me, this is so reminiscent of how she behaved as a young teenager...I have to find a way to block her calls otherwise I shall have to change my phone number, and that will be more hassle than its worth, I will then have to notify all the companies, charity concerns I am dealing with, all because of her...If this carries on she will cause me to have a breakdown...

Jackie, you got the right person for Gloria's obit.  Patricia had found it too and posted it, so I added yours to "Sad News".  Thank you.  I had looked in the morning but I see the newspaper obit was timed at 12:41 pm and I had not tried at that time.

Jackie, as far as your daughter is concerned, others have told you and I'll say it too - if you know it is her, do not pick up the phone.  Check with your phone company about changing your number and do not let her or anyone close to her know your new number.  For your own sanity, do not answer her calls!

Mary Ann

Mary Ann...
... I saw it was her number but it rang three times one after the other and I picked up the phone thinking this might be Daniel, her son, my grandson phoning from her phone, telling me it was something urgent that maybe Vivienne was taken to hospital or worse, he has found her dead, especially that this phone call came at 10.45pm... I have told daughter in the past that I usually go to bed 10.30..this is how utterly selfish she is...Now I am not going to be able to sleep...I wish Richard was here, he would put a stop to it, he wouldn't tolerate this...Not sure what he would do, I know he wouldn't get involved talking to her...probably like me, just keep pressing the delete button, otherwise the phone just continually beeps...its not even messages she leaves, just keeps ringing then wants an argument if she doesn't like something I say, she then puts the phone down on me, then phones me back when it suits her...just the same as what she used to do 35 or so years ago...

I just was checking to see if my message, that I wrote earlier, had appeared/ When I looked earlier, it was not there. And, I am sure I hit the "post" button.

I really don't remember what I wrote. 

I was busy today for a little bit.  I did make a meat loaf and am waiting for it to cool down a little bit.  I did not get outside today,  as I was waiting for the maintenance man to come back to fix my A/C.  And, he didn't.  I sure hope he comes tomorrow, as it is starting to get a lot warmer than the beginning of the week.  Plus, with the oven being on, that didn't help.

I might go sit outside after I eat dinner.  I want to watch Jeopary.

Mary Ann, I guess you already know that James lost last night, and a new gal was the winner.  She seems to be pretty smart, also.  I feel like James maybe lost on purpose.  He didn't have as much money as he usually did, and he only bet a small amount on the Final Jeopardy question.  He had made enough and it was time for a new winner.  I always felt sorry for the other 2 contestants, as I am sure they felt like it was  a losing battle when they found out they would be competing against him. 

So. you can start watching it again.  LOL

Jackie, I am so sorry that you are being harassed by your daughter/ But, I do agree with the others,  just do not answer the phone. But, I do understand how that bothers you, thinking something might really be wrong.  And, it is a big hassle  when you change your number. Then there are always so many people you have to let them know of the change.
But, take care of yourself.. You sure don't want to make yourself sick over all this.  You do seem to be feeling a little better.  But, as others have told you. it is going to take some time for all this to get better for you.

Have a pleasant evening.

Joy

I feel I am living in a nightmare..not long lost my Richard now this, harassment from my daughter...My life was just running on smooth, now all this in less than 8 weeks...from 11th April to be precise..

Joy...
...daughter couldnt pick a worse time...it is all about her, always has been...No I cant change my phone number I have so much more I need to do to sort out my Richards affairs, too many have my number, the last thing I want nor need is to have to notify of a change of number... My daughter is also using guilt tactics by telling me I am her mother, as if any one should be listening to her, it should be me of all people..

Joy, I did watch Jeopardy last night.  I have an idea that the contestants need to get home for various reasons.  James has a 4-year old daughter and there was an article that said she wanted him to lose, probably so he'd come home.  I think his low wager was to get him out of the program.  I liked the woman who replaced him, but I don't think she will last as long as he did.

I sat on the deck with Kendrick this afternoon and I may have dozed, but I'm not sure he did. 

Mary Ann

I watched last night's Jeopardy, also.  I had already read online that he had finally lost, but I had to see it with my own eyes!   We'll never know, but I also think he lost on purpose - either he was told to lose by the program director, or he was tired of it, and wanted it to end.  During the time he's been on, he has never placed such low bets as he did last night.  As smart as he is, he knew he was setting himself up to lose, in Final Jeopardy.

Jackie, simply block your daughter's phone number and it will no longer ring at your exchange.

For what it's worth ----
Some of the new phones have the ability to block particular numbers. I have a Panasonic cordless phone that will do that. Go to a store that sells phones and talk to them. Some are not very expensive.

Good evening.  Another day that passed much too quickly. 

Dad woke up in a good mood again today.  Seemed happy with how his PT went and his meals.  Then the doctor, a nurse and a social worker came in to talk to he and Diane about his progress around 4 PM.  Seems they do this every Wednesday so the patients and family can be updated.  The staff all get together and each one reports on their particular area.  They told Dad and Diane they expected Dad to be able to go home NEXT Wednesday if he continues to progress on the plan they have for him.  Well, he did not want to hear this, as he wanted to go home today and he proceeds to tell them he doesn't need this care and he can go home and do everything just fine..... The doctor of course tried to reason with him and told him he does need this week of rehab and then he should be strong enough. Oh my.....poor Diane.  She tells them that he is a wonderful person normally and does not know why he is acting this way. She told dad this was going to work out so well as Bob and I will arrive on Tuesday and be there to help get him home and settled in. 

LARRY, I am Happy as can be to post any positive news about my dad, but sure do not like to have to be honest about the bad things😢😢    It sure is nice to see your nice newsy posts now also, and know that you are doing well with your new living arrangements.  Yes, we will be flying Southwest Airlines to Phoenix. 

MARILYNE, things seem to be going well this week with the young lady helping out with the grands, however I did find out tonight that she will only be helping out on chemo weeks and she is not able to do it all summer long as she has times when she will be unavailable. So we are just resting up, (not really) with everything else going on with my Dad!  Then we will be back helping out when we can.

Thank you for sharing the link to Gloria's Obituary, JACKIE and PATRICIA.  SAD to say this, but Gloria is where my dad wants to be.  😢😩

JACKIE, many have offered suggestions as to how you might control Vivienne continuing to call and harass you, and they are all good ones, but none are easy or guaranteed to stop her calling.  If you could block her number, that would be the best.  Here in the states you could have the phone company do this, and we have many ways that this can be done from your own phone, but I just do not know if you have the Same ways to do it there. I am so sorry as I know this is causing you so much stress that you just do not need.

I have to agree that I found it strange that James did not wager a large enough amount to assure that he could not loose....he is much too smart to not do this, so their might just be an intentional way to loose. 

I wish you all a good night of rest.

Jenny

Rammel..
...I cant go anywhere I have Multiple Sclerosis, Richard has just died, and his car was taken back, I am stuck way down in the valleys...no one even pops in to see me, to check on me..
...There is a call blocker function on this phone but without the manual I would have no idea how to set it up...

...Just looked up the pdf manual online, on the BT phone that looks like the phone I have, although other of their phones ( different model numbers ) also look similar, just doesn't say on my phone which model I have,...this is telling me how to block a call, still sounds a tad complicated to me, with varying options...I will try and persevere..I must..
Hm it is telling me that a voice will tell the person their call is being blocked, that will throw my daughter over the edge if she knows I ( her mom ) is blocking her calls., but she is leaving me no option...I will still give these options a go as I cannot cope nor deal with anything more, she is causing me so much problem and stress, I never went to bed until almost 2.am just stayed on the computer, yet still up and about this morning at 6.am, as I normally am...

...Just read " You need to have a Caller Display service from your network provider to block Advanced calls...Charges may apply.

Oh Jenny...
...not good to hear..." SAD to say this, but Gloria is where my dad wants to be.  😢😩 " it sounds like he has had enough..

I cant believe how sudden my life has been turned upside down in 8 weeks..It was today 8 weeks ago that I found Richard dead in his armchair, it started off just another usual morning, nothing seemed out of the ordinary, yes 8 weeks today my Richard has now been gone...I am just thankful I have found a bereavement forum ( Sue Ryder ) palliative- neurological - bereavement support..where I am in regular contact with a few others ( most are women ) who also lost their hubby - partner ) the same weeks I lost Richard..and just like me, some lost them suddenly, some had been married many years.....We are helping each other in getting through each day...and we are making new friendships...

MarsGal, "Astronomers Spot Twin Planets Carving Holes in a Brand-New Solar System

https://www.livescience.com/65631-twin-baby-planet-disk-gap.html?utm_source=ls-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20190605-ls

"Physicists Search for Monstrous Higgs Particle. It Could Seal the Fate of the Universe."

https://www.livescience.com/65639-giant-higgs-fate-of-universe.html?utm_source=ls-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20190605-ls

Thanks, Patricia. I've neglected the Live Science website for a week or so.

I haven't watched much of Marine City's webcam the last few days either. The day before yesterday I did see three cargo ships on the St. Clair at the same time. What I have been watching is some old footage of interior tours of the Paul. I think at least one was seven years ago.

I am thinking of going out to the store today to shop for new walking shoes. Shoes are one thing I refuse to buy online.

I hate to admit I got up shortly before 9 am.  Today we will take Dot to lunch for her birthday (last Monday).  Besides getting dressed, I have a few things to do, so I will be back later.

Jenny, I do want to say I am glad your dad is doing better, but I wish his attitude would be better. 

Mary Ann

Hi Everyone.  It is another cloudy day today and we actually had some rain last evening and brief showers during the night.  Finally some cooler weather.  Scott and the girls were out yesterday afternoon and ate dinner with us and basically finished up the few remaining tasks that can be done.  I am still awaiting the grab bars and have to order the floor covering I want since Lowe's only carries the smaller width. 
I didn't sleep very well last night and spent several hour in further organization of my desk and tray table.  I probably got 4 hours of sleep but got up early feeling better than yesterday and I have been walking and standing a lot this morning.  Scott had to take his car to the garage for some repair and when he gets through he will be out.  I hope to have him take me to the Credit Union so I can cash the first of the savings bonds.  I am going to access my safe deposit box and everything in a tote bag to bring home and inventory and then we will go back at the first of the week.  We will also stop at Wendy's to take advantage of the fifty cent Frostie and may bring some home to put in the freezer.  That will be plenty for today.
We did give Elizabeth the new Chromebook last evening and she was surprised and from what she told Pat no one had ever done something like that for her before.  It gave Pat and I great pleasure to give her the gift to help her with her college work that she is doing online and I know that I won't be around to see her graduate.  She needs the tools now not when she graduates.


Mary Ann, I spent a lot of the night working here at my desk as would sleep for a little while and then seem to get chocked up and had to sit up.  However, got enough sleep that I feel pretty good today.  I have been reading bad things about Uber pay schedule.  I hope Tom can find something that he is physically able to do for the summer. We aren't born mature so we all have to learn life's lesson as we go along. 

Marilyn, hope you were able to have a day of rest yesterday. 

Jackie, that has to be the obit for Gloria deAngel.  Glad you found it for us.  Have you considered changing your telephone number and not letting her know.  Can you have your telephone company block her number for your phone.  I am kicking around a couple of ideas that I will write you personally about in a day or two when I have had time to research things.  I see Mary Ann and I are on the same wavelength about the phone situation. Call your telephone company and ask for assistance in the call blocker function.  Providing such help and information is a part of their job.  You probably can also find the booklet for your phone online as most manuals and instructions are being put online.  I see you are ahead of me in finding the manual online.

Patricia, thanks for posting those links. 

MarsGal, I hope you find the shoes you want.  I am awaiting getting a pair of sandals that I can adjust the straps as my feet are extremely swollen. 

Joy, isn't if a pain to wait all day for someone and then they never show up.  Maybe James was ready to start his year abroad with his wife and child like he described one night on Jeopardy. 

Jenny, those weekly updates on the patients is a really good thing in helping family members know what is going on.  I believe honestly is always the best policy even if it is not what we want things to be.  Glad you and Bob can be there when he will be released.

The lawn mowers are here and it's a beautiful day for them as the sun is shining and the temp is about 70 degrees.  Tom has come home from his teaching assignment and said he had a ball since they had a picnic and played some games.  I think he was invited and they told him he was the best sub they'd had (the students said it).  The kids are going from 5th to 6th grade so I told him to remember them next year.  When Norm and family moved to Northview area many years ago, he entered the system at Highlands Middle School and that is where he was today.  Old Home Week!

We had a pleasant surprise today when Tom's niece (Tim's daughter) e-mailed him that she is expecting in late October.  She had so much trouble with the birth of her now three-year-old that she decided to not have any more children, in fact, the doctors may have told her she could not have more children.  She said things are going along much better than her first pregnancy.  Her father was Tim who died unexpectedly in Dec 2014. 

Larry, it is good Scott may be available to take you to the Credit Union.  Will this be your first outing in a long time?  I know you are not driving yet. 

I'll bet Elizabeth was thrilled with your gift to her.  She has been a big help to you, I understand.

Larry, I often sleep only four hours a night.  While I have the time, I often am doing something during the day and don't get around to napping.  I usually sleep better the next night! 

We'll pick up Dot in half an hour and it will be good to have James meet us.  He is an exuberant person and it's fun to be with him.  He is the father of the twins.

Mary Ann

Mary Ann - I know you'll have a nice birthday lunch with Dot, and it will be fun to have James there, as well. Best wishes to Tom's niece, for a smooth pregnancy this time.  Second pregnancies are usually much easier than the first.

Larry - That is so nice of you and Pat, to give Elizabeth, a new Chromebook. It sounds like she hasn't had a lot of help and support, in her lifetime, so I'm sure she appreciates your generosity.

I have a couple of appointments today, so I likely won't get back until much later. I hope that all of you have a nice Summer day, today. (Not officially Summer yet, but it looks and feels like it!) 

We just returned from taking Dot to lunch.  We had planned to go to Timbers, a restaurant between here and Rockford.  We've been there before and we all like it because it is relatively quiet and the food is good.  Before we got to a certain corner, Tom asked how we felt about going to the Score, a sports bar.  They have their outside fixed up now and we all were agreeable to going there instead.  The Score has an outside area where they have beach sand and palm trees with several tables for outside eating.  I had a brisket sandwich and homemade chips, Dot had broccoli cheese soup and a sandwich and Tom had a wrap.  I think I ended up paying for all of it and that was not my plan, but we'll see how it goes.  James could not get free from what he was doing, so did not join us after all.  Some other day!

It is an absolutely beautiful day today, lots of pretty blue sky with a few fluffy white clouds.  Who can ask for anything more?

Mary Ann

If we can take a minute to remember our Pat ( Scott Halbach ) it would have been her 79th Birthday today..

I am sorry so many of you are having health/family problems. Put me on the bandwagon...I had a fall on Saturday, broke my wrist in two places, and my humerus. in a cast for at least 9 wks. Cant drive, have to have daughter bathe me.
First broken bone ive ever had. hope its the last.

Tomereader, I can feel for you with a broken wrist, although mine was not nearly so bad as yours.  I assume it is your dominant hand; mine was my left wrist, broken where the arm and hand meet.  I fell on an escalator in the Chicago airport and I knew something had happened because the wrist was a bit swollen.  There was no way I was going to let them check it in Chicago and waited until I got home.  I wore a cast for two months and that was enough.  My broken wrist did not slow me down and the colorful cast was a conversation piece.  I could drive.  Come to think of it, when I broke a leg, it was my left leg and I could drive then too. 

Good luck and I hope things heal quickly.

Mary Ann



 

We had a nice rain most of the night and morning.  The kind of rain that just soaks in and is so good for the grass and plants.

Sorry to hear about your broken wrist, Tome.  Good that you have your daughter there to help you.

Larry, it sounds like you have almost everything set up like you want.  That's good news.

Mary Ann, Is Dot feeling well?  I remember you mentioning that she was in a lot back pain at one time.

Marilyne, what did you buy good at Whole Foods?  I haven't been there in ages.  It is close by Lowes' but I'm so tired after we get thru shopping for garden stuff, we haven't bothered to stop in and look around.

Jenny, have a safe trip and I sure hope all goes well with your Dad.

Jean, as far as I know, Dot is in almost constant pain.  As a child, she had rheumatic fever and developed arthritis all over her body.  I know about it, but she rarely mentions it, because why?  In the last year or two she has had a severe pain in her hips that has subsided but not left her.  Her doctor prescribed an ointment that has helped one hip but not the other!  You'd smile at us walking - two little old ladies, kind of bent over, but we do the best we can.  This was her 89th birthday so neither of us is a spring chicken. 

Thanks for asking.

Mary Ann

Good evening.......

We have been watching all the coverage on D-Day.....hard to believe it has been 75 years ago.  My Dad always had sad stories to tell about the day. 

Today our youngest Grandson Jonah is 6 months old.  He is getting very close to crawling.  He can roll across the room in no time and thinks he is pretty funny doing so.  He is a happy little guy and we sure do love all the pictures and Face Time that we get to do with him.  Mark gave his 2 weeks notice at the golf club where he is the head pro.  It was hard to do and many are very sad to see him go, but the club is for sale and he had to make sure he had a job so had to move on.  They plan to be relocated in Rancho Cordova CA by the first of July. We hope we can help them in some way with the move, but he understands that we already have a lot on our plate😩🤣

Dad had a good day, and seemed to be accepting today of what is expected of him.  Diane did not realize she had been given a detailed report of how the different medical personnel rated my Dad for their decision yesterday.  He did not do well in ANY of the areas, so his work is cut out for him this week.  Thank you ALL for your continued comforting works and prayer for my Dad. 

Michele continues to be just totally wiped out this week, like she always is the week of chemo😢

MARY ANN, I am so sorry as I forgot to ask you to please tell Dot HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me today.  I am glad you got to enjoy a nice lunch together today.  I am sorry James was not able to join you.  How exciting that Tim's Daughter is expecting again.  I wish her a healthy pregnancy. 

JACKIE, I knew today was Pat's Birthday as well.  It is hard to believe that it has been 8 weeks since Richards untimely death.  I know the weeks have not passed quickly for you.  I hope you did not have to deal with calls again?  Yes my Dad is getting tired and wishing he could pass in his sleep.  It makes me very sad, but I do understand.  It is in Gods hands. 

LARRY, how nice you and Pat gave Elizabeth the Chrome Book.  It sounded like she really appreciated it and knows it will help her with her school work.

I hope you all had a good day.....sweet dreams to all.

Jenny

  Hi Everyone.   We are to have some showers over the next few hours and cooler temperatures.  Scott will be here later this morning to take me to our bank to take care of some business.  I had a rather strange night as was tired when I retired around 8:30 last evening and got some needed sleep in short increments.  Then about 1 am I realized I wasn't likely to get anymore sleep so I got up and good got cleaned up and dressed for the day.  I worked away at sorting out old records and getting correspondence ready and then filed away.  I got a lot done and finally around 5 am realized I was pretty tired again so laid back down and slept for another couple of hours. 
I don't like to write anything too personal that others might be offended by but just can't help myself this morning.  Hospice brought in a potty chair to use in my bathroom and that is the most uncomfortable piece of equipment I think I have ever encountered.  It must have been designed by the devil to make a persons life more miserable.  I am going to ask the nurse today about getting a larger commode as don't see how anyone of much size could even fit into the one I have.  I know this isn't one of life's more serious problems but it does take on importance at these times of our lives. 
I have nothing else planned for today and Scott will be working again tonight.  He has finally, at long last, decided he must have the carpal tunnel surgery.  His hand and arm has been dumb and tingling for a long time.  He tried to open a can of something last evening at dinner time and created extreme pain for himself.  He did get his car back from the shop around 4 pm and he said he didn't realize how bad it needed attention and now drove like a new car. 
One last little telling on myself.  When I had been busy buying what I needed to set up this "man cave" I had picked out an office chair to use here at my big computer as the arms of the wheelchair or the rollator get in the way of typing.  I thought the chair should be here by now but yesterday when I looked at the Office Depot site where I had bought the chair I decided that I had it waiting in the shopping cart so had never placed the order.  That has now been corrected and the chair should be here soon.


Mary Ann, that was quite a big compliment.  I hope that the new pregnancy goes very well for Tim's daughter.  Scott just called me and he will be here soon.  Elisabeth is a lovely person and has become a part of our household as out adopted granddaughter.  I am sure I soon will be sleeping better although the bathroom situation may dictate shorter periods of sleep.  However I have the flexibility to lay down anytime I want. 

Marilyne, by the time we got to the hospital for our second child's birth, the delivery occurred while I was getting the car parked.  I didn't even have time to faint. Apparently Elisabeth's father was not a good or kind father and she knew many tough moments with him.  

Just back from our trip to the Credit Union, which took only about an hour.  I enjoyed just getting out the house and Scott wheeled me in the transport chair. Other than getting to the Credit Union and discovering I had left the black bag I had everything in and needed to bring things back had been left on the rollator in the garage.  Fortunately Scott hadn't taken the transport chair out of the truck so we just made a quick trip back home, probably 4 miles, got the bag and back to the Credit Union.  While there the Hospice nurse called and said she would be here within an hour and just now as Scott was leaving Fed EX delivered my next two weeks supply of medicine.  What a blessed man am I.  Scott did move my laser printer down where I can get to printed pages without having to stand up.  

Mary Ann, palm trees in Michigan sort of stagger one's imagination.  However, sound like a nice place to eat and that Dot was able to have a nice birthday dinner with you all. I bet you two ladies do make an interesting site and are admired for still being able to get out and enjoy life.

Jackie, thanks for the reminder that yesterday would have been Pat Scott Halbach's 79th birthday.

Jenny, Facetime is great to watch grandchildren and talk with family members.  Mark and family have to make a pretty sudden move but so wise to go ahead and get the move behind him.  Once I knew I had to move I didn't want to dilly-dally as am not a procrastinator. This chemo really does a number on people. I think we can all understand that a person with illness and of an age welcome the release from this life to the next one. I have always felt it would be great to just go to sleep one night and die peacefully in my sleep.  However, that is not an option we are given.    

Tomereader, so sorry you fell and now have the broken wrist and humerus.  I guess that mans you will have a lot of time for good reading if you are not in too much pain. 

Jean, the rains we have been getting and predicted for the weekend have done a lot to green things up.  We are in a drought situation in our area so every little bit of moisture helps.  I do have just about everything set up to my wants.

We have the start of a very nice day.  Our temperature is about 80 degrees and I broke out the shorts today.  Can you imagine a 95-year-old woman in shorts?!  Ha!

I hope you are able to get a larger commode, Larry.  I have seen some that fit on top of the toilet that raise you up at least six inches, maybe more.  That makes me think of when I visited a cousin in MN and she had a toilet seat that was like a cushion and when you sat on it, you went further down than you expected. 

Larry, you certainly had an unusual night, sleeping, working and sleeping again.  I think I've done similar, but not worked, perhaps computed. 

I haven't had breakfast yet and I've asked Tom to get some skim milk for me.  He does not like skim milk and usually buys 2%.  I've gotten used to skim and actually prefer it to 2% or while milk.  I will not have the milk in time for breakfast today, but tomorrow will be fine.

Larry, I understand the palm trees are taken up in the fall and stored at the Meijer Botanical Garden for the winter.  I don't know what they do about the sand.  It is sand like we have at the Lake Michigan shore, not just dirt sand. 

Tom is going to a meeting soon and I think I'll see what I can find to eat.

Mary Ann

Larry - Thank you for my first laugh of the day . . .in fact my first laugh of the past TWO days!    Your description of the new potty chair, being, "designed by the Devil", was indeed funny.  Well, I probably won't be laughing about it for long, as I know that I, and probably others here in Seniors, will be struggling with one of those evil contraptions in the future!

Tome - So sorry to hear that you have multiple breaks in your wrist and also in your upper arm!  Wow, that is major damage! Write more, and tell us how this happened?  I'm glad that your daughter is there to help you, with things like bathing.  It also must be difficult for you to do basic daily housework, such as cooking, bed making, dishes, etc.  Looks like many weeks ahead for you to enjoy reading, watching TV, movies, and letting others drive you to do your grocery shopping. (Or maybe you can try online grocery shopping and delivery?). Please keep us posted on how you are feeling?

Jenny - Sorry that your son and family will be leaving the Central Coast area.  That's a lovely area, and is becoming a popular spot now for retiree's, as well as families. The Sacramento area, where they are moving is probably even more popular, because there are lots more jobs there for young people. Rancho Cordova, is a nice little community, East of Sacramento.  If I remember correctly, it's the last good sized town, along Hwy 50, before you start the drive up to Lake Tahoe?  We used to stop there for lunch and to take a walk through my favorite antique store, located right off the highway.  From there on up to Lake Tahoe, it's a beautiful picturesque drive.  I think they will like that area, as there are lots more things for young families to do, than along the Central Coast.

Larry, I enjoyed your nice long post.  My mother had one of those potty contraptions from Hospice.  We had to get her a foot stool as her feet didn't touch the floor.  Other than that it worked all right.  

It took me so long to post that I had to come back and change my post as Mary Ann and Marilyne had posted.

The sun is shining and the weatherman says we will have a high of 85 today.  It looks like we will be having rain off and on all weekend.

I'm watching the artist on Public TV, although I have no talent at all.  When my husband bought me my iPad Pro as a gift, he also bought a special pencil to go with it.  I have a little app to use my pencil, but no artistic talent to go with it.  I did try art lessons once but only had one lesson and the teacher had a heart attack and dropped the class.  There were about 10 of us in the class.  We were living in Guam at the time so that was that.  (An omen?😟).

Have a good day everyone.  I'm thinking of you Jackie and praying that the good Lord will give you wisdom as you are making your decisions.

Mary Ann, I have discovered I can no longer tolerate milk or uncooked milk products so have had to go with a lactose free milk.  I've never been a big milk drinker but in the winter I do enjoy a cup of hot chocolate now and then.  

Patricia I appreciate all the information and help you provide us.