Medical Scan and Planting Carrots and Various Greens

March 29, 2026 On Friday (March 27), I had a HIDA scan for gallbladder and liver function. This scan was done because of the pain in my right side. I mentioned this pain in my post about thinking I might be having a heart attack. The HIDA scan involves not eating for 12 hours. At […]

What, How Is It Wednesday Already?

March 25, 2026 On Monday (March 23), I went to an appointment with my neurologist. My palsy or shaking is getting worse. I am having more trouble with fine motor control. This is affecting my ability to draw. I can no longer hold a mug one-handed without shaking. Holding other things can also trigger the […]

Wonderful Gift from a Dear Friend

March 17, 2026 My lovely friend, Jeanne from ajeanneinthekitchen.com, gave me a wonderful gift. We call this picture “The Flying Nox”. It is our favorite picture of her. Bruce took pictures of Nox running towards him and got a picture of her completely in the air. The picture Bruce took right before this one is […]

Feel Free to Skip This Post, Colonoscopy Prep Commentary Warning

February 25, 2026 After my recent scare that I might be having a heartattack (I wasn’t.), the hospital doctor who looked after me, set up various appointments with other doctors. Since I had a local Gastroenterologist, I went to see him on Wednesday (February 18). The doctor discussed medical routes we could try. I chose […]

Mostly Just Lazy

February 15, 2026 After my scare earlier in the week, I have been tired. I have been napping a lot. Thursday, the weather was a perfect day, not too cold and not too hot. Bruce convinced me it would be nice to take a walk around Blackberry Homestead. He was right. I felt happy to […]

A Bit of Drama and Now Back to My Regular Program

February 12, 2026 I had planned to write a post on Monday about setting up my IKEA pantry. I woke up on Saturday to the worst case of heartburn I have ever had. It felt like a line of fire across the inside of the middle of my chest. It seemed odd to me; I […]

Bruce Made It Home Safely

January 28, 2026 As many of you know, Bruce’s dad passed away last week. Bruce had asked me to stay home and take care of Nox’s veterinary visit while he went went to say goodbye. Nox is getting shots to help her arthritis. We were expecting to get the check for the RV and wanted […]

Winter Storm Canceled Plans

January 22, 2026 Bruce had planned to leave Jekyll Island today and head back on Saturday with me and Nox. Yesterday (January 21), I saw a winter advisory report pop up on my phone again. I had seen several warnings over the week. I didn’t read them, just scanned the title. I didn’t think much […]

Bruce’s Dad

January 21, 2026 Bruce’s dad passed away in his sleep this morning. It was good Bruce got a chance to be there. I would like to thank everyone who kept us in their thoughts and prayers. Your outpouring of support helped so much during this difficult time.

Bruce Made It Safely to Jekyll Island

January 20, 2026 Update: Later today Yesterday, Bruce called a little after 9:30 PM. He was taking break from driving. He asked if I would be awake for a while. I told him I had planned to stay up until he made it. He said that he had about an hour and a half to […]