Not quite what most people think of for Boxing Day, but this has been the main box in my life right now. Yes, it’s a tissue box and almost empty. I’ve been ill for over a week, high temp and a massive goober-snot factory. Fortunately I received a good piece of entertainment for Christmas. I’veContinue reading “Boxing Day”
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Deja vu
Here we are on day 57 and my brother is back in ICU. He had been making good progress during his first week at Oregon Rehabilitation Center. The first week walking goal of 150 feet assisted with a walker was totally achieved. He actually was doing 250 feet! Controlling his foot placement is still anContinue reading “Deja vu”
Milestones
Displaying our catch back in 1975: big sister and I holding up trout probably caught along the Donner or Blitzen river by the Steens Mountains in south-eastern Oregon. Our dad filleted and cooked them for dinner. It was a big milestone for me, my first successful fishing trip. The sport didn’t “catch” on. IContinue reading “Milestones”
Waiting
Yes, the above image is a rusting piece of reinforcing bar (aka re-bar), a material used a lot in building foundations. It adds strength and stability to the concrete. It’s something I feel is missing in life right now. The past few weeks have been very strange and unorganized, which isn’t good for my brain.Continue reading “Waiting”
On the hook
Hook #1: Two offers have come forward for the family home in Eugene on one day. I was just shocked! Offer #1 was from the first family who negotiated for several weeks in early May, but they continued to low-ball the price. Now they increased their amount to a more respectable number, but it’s notContinue reading “On the hook”
Plugged Nose
If you are a caged bird and not feeling well, how do you convey your problems? What happens when you have a cold and your nose is clogged with crud and no one will give you a hankie and cold meds? You certainly don’t have digits to pick your nose with. Well, you might comeContinue reading “Plugged Nose”
Vials
3 red, 2 lavender, 1 black, & 1 green with yellow. It sounds like a magical concoction that would lead to some interesting art project, but alas it’s not. The colors refer to blood collection vials to check my body for a bunch of stuff. CBC, ESR, Uric Acid, RA factor, CMP, CRP, ANA,, HLA-B27.Continue reading “Vials”
Happy Spring
Metallic tapping might not be the first sign of spring one would think of, but certainly one at our house. Apparently, ladders of the metal variety contain sap. Who knew?! Or maybe it’s a birdy morse code that has yet to be unlocked! In the above photo is our camera shy Sapsucker, part of theContinue reading “Happy Spring”
Squirrel?
This winter I resumed feeding the wild birds for the enjoyment of it. The cats no longer have access to the area since it’s regularly patrolled by the canine pack. The birds are abundant and new furry faces are showing up. We’ve had a few squirrels visit the deck and surrounding trees over the pastContinue reading “Squirrel?”
Snow
The computer models said we might be in the path of snow, but do we ever believe the weather folks? They were right this time. It started this morning and hasn’t let up yet. Our temp is around 22F (-5C) and we’ve accumulated over 5.25″ (13 cm ) of snow. I realize it’s just aContinue reading “Snow”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 