A friend had told me a couple of months ago to let her know when I was ready to try tennis again and she would meet me to just hit some balls around and see how it felt. I've been okay with picking things up and pulling fairly heavy items for a while now. But, … Continue reading TENNIS TEST
SUPERSTITIONS
This morning, mom and I went to visit a neighbor for her 90th birthday. She has some dementia, but otherwise is very healthy. We took her a plant to brighten her patio. She loved it, but told us that she wasn't going to tell us thank you because it would die if she did. That's … Continue reading SUPERSTITIONS
PHOBIAS
As I descended the stairs to the basement to begin my treadmill session this morning, something caught my eye at the bottom of the staircase. I thought it was some sort of huge insect, which intrigued me. As I got closer, I noticed it wasn't that at all. It was an itty, bitty mouse! Now, … Continue reading PHOBIAS
I DID IT
Yes. I did it. I signed up for my first Half Marathon....the Air Force HM in September. It is a little scary, especially when I read the course description which starts out that the "course is as challenging as it is rewarding!" It continues on to say that "the course heads uphill right from the … Continue reading I DID IT
THE WEATHER IS IN CONTROL
Now that Spring has sprung and lawns need to be mowed, I find that the weather forecast has a greater impact on my schedule than I like. Mom's lawn needed mowing and it couldn't be put off due to expected rain all next week. I had intended to do my long run today, but just … Continue reading THE WEATHER IS IN CONTROL
GOING DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
My cousin did make it to the civilian facility last night. I talked to them a couple of times today. He is still having issues with an altered mental status, but seems to be doing okay otherwise. The doctor there has put him on a new medication and changed the dosing of another. Fingers crossed … Continue reading GOING DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
RUNFESSION
The plan when I went to bed last night was to get up early, drive to the facility where my cousin was being transferred and fill out the needed paperwork, come home and take care of Tippy, then make it to work by 11:30. In order for that to have a chance of working, I … Continue reading RUNFESSION
MID-MORNING RUN
I had a really busy day today. Early this morning, I made several phone calls about my cousin. He is still having some mental issues, so they sent him back to the VA yesterday. They don't have any geriatric psych beds available, so they are transferring him to a civilian facility tonight. I will have … Continue reading MID-MORNING RUN
A WHOLE LOT OF WALKING GOING ON
I had my day all planned out and then I got a text from the daycare director asking if I could come in to work from 11 - 3. Since there wasn't anything that HAD to be done today, I told her I would. It was an easy day. I served lunch, sang 3 requested … Continue reading A WHOLE LOT OF WALKING GOING ON
LIFE HAPPENS
Today is one of those days where I was glad that I managed to get at least a little exercise in because, well, life happened. I have the power of attorney for a cousin who has some mental and physical health issues. He is well enough to reside in an assisted living facility, for now. … Continue reading LIFE HAPPENS
