Teal's Modest Adventures

I would be undone by all you have described. I'll stick to my desktop. Lately, however, there are some problems. One works around them, but I haven't been able to solve them. For instance, I click on Firefox, my browser, and I get the last three sites I visited and can't get rid of them. I want something new, I have to open another window. I tried resetting Firefox to default, which is recommended when there are problems, and I click on the "go" item, and nothing happens. Computers didn't used to be so easily compromised. In the dark ages, at the beginning. I miss simple.

I'm so grateful to be spared such drastic solutions to daily living. We only have to do that during hurricanes. I remember one time in NYC, not being able to open my street level door at the loft because there was a snowbank shoveled on to it. That was a worry since Jay was bedridden and emergencies couldn't be handled under those conditions. I don't know what an advent calendar is. Would your use of it offend the sender? Is it a religious thing? Works for me.

I want to add to my earlier comment that whenever you have to spend any time in a medical facility for anything at all, ask for a blanket (they'll give you thick sheets but they're better than nothing and sometimes they are heated sheets. When I was living in the hospital with Jay all those years ago (sleeping on chairs next to his bed), I spent my idle time helping other patients who were freezing by going to the linen closet and getting them stuff. The staff became my friends and sometimes I "stole" supplies from other buildings. They all knew me.

If you had a colonoscopy, the dread part is the prep, not the actual procedure. I am due for one. Oh, bummer. Lots of

When I am overwhelmed, I know that part of it comes from clutter so no matter what else I need to do, I start with clearing things off of counters. A messy house depresses me. I also do this when I am very angry about something. I have a legible handwriting because my mission in life is to make myself understood. I did a lot of typing for others before computers robbed me of that livelihood. I became expert at reading impossible handwriting. Are you sure the handwriting you copy from your mom is Peterson? I remember it was the Palmer method.

I read all of your posts -- did I miss the one where you identified "the dread procedure?" What was it? Don't worry about losing brain cells. You're way ahead of most people our age. I love general anesthesia -- it's the best rest I get. So sorry Ellie is having a problem. What is her diagnosis? Smart phones are way smarter than I am. I fumf along with the basics and don't even know how to text.

Two professions = expensive. What's with the river? It looks dried out -- or is that ice?

My mother (from Greece) thought Crisco was an American plot to kill Greeks. She used butter and olive oil when she needed to. Here's the thing: everything in moderation. I'd rather have one real piece of cake with sugar and butter once a year than a "heart healthy" alternative every day. I have low blood pressure. If I didn't eat salt, I'd be in a coma. How lucky can you get?

Removing staples sounds okay. Applying them sounds tricky. You sure know how to amuse yourself.

Yes, I stopped the kelp/seaweed, I stopped almond milk, that had been a new thing, and I stopped the multi vitamin with minerals because I take key vitamins separately. Everything else has been long term with me and has never caused problems. It's a mystery.

That's a lovely story. I'm glad she's appreciated. Give Rex a hug for me.

Sometimes reinventing yourself is just the boost you need. I hope they do well with the dog training. That's a great photo. Nice looking guy, sweet kitty. I know that it's sad to close a chapter that worked so well for you. Give Quincy a hug for me.

that is one crazy temperature swing ... Our worst is in the 30s and if it goes on too long will cause many problems including the death of manatees and dolphins. Glad to hear Ted is improving.

Nice going on the computer. Once you get used to a dishwasher, washing by hand is a grind. Ed uses a lot of dishes for his snacks, so at the end of the day it looks like we had a party. What I also like about auto washing is that you can sanitize the dishes on the hot setting. It cuts down on colds.

At 61 degrees, I would spend most of the day in bed under the covers, plus a heating pad. Been that way all of my life and not getting hardier as time wears on. Friend used to call me "Coldilocks". Jay said that heat that goes into me goes into a kind of hyperspace and is never heard from again. When temps dive down here (and they can go as low as 35 and kill sealife) and I bike, I bundle up and Ed calls me Nanook.