Panic, then relief.
Today in Brooklyn a man opened fire on a subway, hitting at least ten with several other injuries. Of course, I was worried about Sam and Devon. They were both already at work when it happened, thank...
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Easter joy!
Big family gathering this year! Katie's in laws, Sam and Devon, Mom, Dad, and me, a total of 16 people!The altar at church, and hidden eggs for the hunt.Ella and Emmalyn blow bubbles in the yard....
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Myrtle Beach!
It was a short trip, but it was nice to get away. There were a couple of problems with the hotel. It wasn't quite as nice as expected, but my bed was comfortable, the main restaurant had good food, and...
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My mammogram and ultrasound today were clear! The things they were looking at haven't changed in six months. I don't have to do another ultrasound. I do have to schedule an MRI in six months because...
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Spring flowers and a Girls Night Out.
Beautiful irises are opening up all over the garden!Mom and Katie and I went to a Rotary event at an art school. We had some good snacks and wine, and had a lot of fun painting!I'm not sure where I'm...
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Bleah.
I've felt like total crap the past two days. I spent most of Saturday cooking and baking for my family's little Kentucky Derby party. Halfway through, I had a spell of shakiness and weakness and I had...
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Now what?
I'm a nervous wreck. My blood test results came in today. They're telling me that I have chronic kidney disease stage 3. I had no idea. I don't have any of the listed symptoms. This has to be chemo...
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Nothing important, just a pretty picture.
Mom's roses are really doing great this year. I took a bunch of photos, but this is my favorite:Rory had another blood test today. He did okay. Tomorrow I'm going over to Katie's to spend the night....
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Not a bad weekend.
It almost was. Uncle Brad and Uncle John both came to visit for a couple of days. We had a bunch of things planned. Unfortunately for me, the visit got off to a bad start. I had a massive migraine...
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Mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, an hour west of San Antonio. Eighteen children and two adults (one a teacher) were killed. The shooter is also dead. I'm so tired of this crap....
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Play ball!
I went to my first Fredericksburg Nationals baseball game last night! They're the minor league affiliate of the Washington Nats. They have a nice stadium. My mom's Rotary club had a section next to the...
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Lilies!
It's a sea of orange in Mom's garden. I bought the cutest thing for the dolls- a tent and campfire set! I think Corinne will have fun with it.Other doll news- Molly is back! AG has re-issued the doll...
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60!
Mom and Dad's 60th wedding anniversary is this Thursday. Katie and I held a reception for them after church on Sunday. We spent part of Saturday decorating and cooking, and her in-laws also helped....
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The vet called. Rory does not have cancer or problems with his parathyroid! His doctor wants me to keep an eye on him but otherwise doesn't need to see him for six months. He still has the bowel...
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Gorgeous.
Daddy bought Mom a beautiful flower arrangement for their anniversary today. We went to see Nunsense at the Riverside tonight with Katie. Sally Struthers returned to play the Mother Superior. It's been...
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Double boosted!
Take that, Covid-19!In less pleasant news, I've gained three pounds this week. Hopefully they'll go away. I've really been working hard in the garden and on the exercise bike. Still keeping my food and...
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Adios, Carlos.
Had to say goodbye to Carlos O'Kelly's today. The very last Carlos on the East Coast is closing for good on Sunday. The only restaurants left in the chain are in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. Oh, well....
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So. Much. Rage.
The Supreme Court has struck down Roe vs Wade. Welcome to hell. Abortion is only the beginning. Justice Thomas, Supreme Asshole, has already said he plans to go after decisions about birth control, gay...
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