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My shoulder diagnosis is in. I have a torn labrum. It’s not the “Tom Brady” kind, but rather the “Old Lady” kind. That is to say, it’s a degenerative tear. In a way, that’s a good thing, because it means … Continue reading →

It’s a common coping mechanism to look for things to like in a situation that you hate. That is, we all need our silver linings. So naturally I was searching for something good to be said about the changes happening … Continue reading →

Livia and her friend were supposed to get together last week to bake a cake, but their plans fell through. I invited Livia to bake with me instead, and she said yes. We decided to try Vóvó’s recipe for biscoitos. … Continue reading →

I’ve had several MRIs in the past, including one of my head, so I knew it was confining, but my recent shoulder MRI was the worst. They bundled up my arm to immobilize it, then they added padding on my … Continue reading →

Marshall is home! He spent his April vacation in Spain and Portugal. I am proud of him for going, but I am even more relieved that he’s back.

At work there has been no official news, but I heard indirectly that our jobs are probably safe for a few months. The schedule is tight, which means my department will likely be needed at full capacity for a while. … Continue reading →

I got some awful news in a work email today. It was phrased so casually, but it was absolutely shocking. All work projects will now be made primarily of recycled material. We’ve already done a few projects that way, and … Continue reading →