Stunning Get Well Flowers from a Dear Friend

May 9, 2026 My dear friend Jeanne, who blogs as ajeanneinthekitchen.com, sent me a stunning flower arrangement as a get well wish for a quick recovery. (If you are behind on reading my blog and are just picking up here, I had gallbladder removal surgery on May 6.) The flowers arrived on May 8th. The […]

Having Lunch with Friends and Playing with Their Dogs

May 8, 2026 On April 24, we visited our friends in Rodgersville, AL for lunch. Jenny made a delicious lunch for us. After eating, we hung out. Jenny and I went outside and discussed what type of trees she would like to plant. Bruce and Tim talked about guy things. We all sat and talked […]

Bitten by the Purple People Eater aka Gallbladder Removal Surgery

A summary of my surgery of having my gallbladder removed.

Home from Surgery

May 6, 2026 I am back home from surgery. The surgeon told Bruce it well. I am still woozy from the surgery. The drugs they gave me have made me very sleepy. I had planned to walk around a bit, but I am too unsteady. I don’t wanna take the chance of a fall while […]

Not Posting Much Right Now

Trying to get everything ready in the garden and orchard ready before surgery.

A Date Night: Dinner and a Show

April 28, 2026 Least you think Bruce and I work all the time every day, we do know how to have fun. On Tuesday (April 21), I had a neurologist doctor’s appointment. After my appointment, Bruce and I went to Senor Tequila in downtown Florence, AL for dinner. We sat upstairs, enjoying the ambiance and […]

Printing and Mailing the State Tax Forms

April 17, 2026 On Monday (April 13), I loaded the state tax forms onto a USB Drive. Bruce addressed the envelope to the Alabama State Revenue Department. We went to the library to print the tax forms. I was happy to find the library gives a discount for printing tax forms. We had 15 pages […]

Calling the Surgeon’s Office to Have My Gallbladder Removed

April 17, 2026 On April 13 (Monday), Bruce reminded me I needed to call the surgeon’s office to get an appointment for my gallbladder removal. He was afraid I might put it off. He really doesn’t like seeing me in pain. I called the surgeon’s office and spoke to the scheduling department. I was told […]

Taxes, Taxes, Ugh

April 14, 2026 On Friday (April 10), I finished up our income taxes for the feds and state. Normally, I finish taxes much earlier, but this year I had two Scheduled K forms to include. These forms often come a week or two before the tax filing deadline of April 15. I prepared everything, except […]

Visit to Surgeon and Orthopedic Doctors’ Offices

April 13, 2026 Surprisingly, later on April 2 (Thursday), Bruce got a call from the orthopedic doctor’s office. They had an opening next week because someone canceled. Bruce was happy to get in so quickly. My surgery consultation was on April 7 (Tuesday), Bruce came back with me because he wanted to understand what would […]