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Our back patio had always been cracked, most likely damaged by the roots of the tree that used to be next to it. We finally had some cement workers come out here to replace it. They stamped the new patio … Continue reading →

My shoulder seemed to get better for a while, but then it got worse. Lately I’ve been getting up early most mornings, because if I stay in bed too long I usually end up moving in some way that pisses … Continue reading →

I had two eye doctor appointments this week. One was with the optometrist. Soon I’ll have new glasses, which will be a relief. I also got fitted for contacts and am in the process of trying out three different brands. … Continue reading →

My dishwasher broke a couple of weeks ago. At first, I assumed it would be fixed within a few days, and I allowed the dishes to pile up on the counter, thinking it would be no big deal to manage … Continue reading →

One day, as I was sitting in the waiting room at the physical therapy place, I solved the Wordle on my phone. The answer was HOLLY. Just then, I was called in for my therapy. The therapist was one I … Continue reading →

Recently I finished a task that I’d been putting off for months. As is typical for me, I kept putting the thing off, thinking I’d feel better up to it at a later point. Every day for weeks I’d say … Continue reading →

We paid off our mortgage this month, and on Saturday we got the official notice from the bank. Woohoo!

Earlier this week I started physical therapy for my shoulder, which has been causing me excruciating pain lately. The diagnosis: shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tendonitis. I had physical therapy for my knee previously, which I kind of enjoyed, and … Continue reading →

My daughter decided at the last minute that she actually did want to go to the homecoming dance and would I pretty-please take her dress shopping right now? It was Friday night, after my music lesson, and I was tired, … Continue reading →

Last week was a big week for doctor’s appointments. Not only did I see my eye doctor on Monday, but I had back-to-back appointments with my new GP and OB-GYN on Thursday. Still feeling under-the-weather, I would have preferred to … Continue reading →