I know this will pass, as it has before, but I grow weary of the fight. My DH's position was eliminated as of July 17. Since it was posted on career builders on July 21, we feel that it may have been a money issue, since the job description was the same, but the title had been changed. His hours had been reduced the month before, so it doesn't ( Read more... )

1) Dinner out Saturday (treated by Sean and his family)for my birthday. Got a handmade card from Emma, and one, plus some additional artwork, from Sara. Warmed this ole Mom-Mom's heart. Sara drew a picture on the menu and included DH. She even included his mustache and beard! Really cute. Dinner was yummy, and I got a piece of Raspberry/ ( Read more... )

I have entered the 7th decade of life. Considering last summer, it's a rather big deal. I had a decent day at work. My birthday buddy brought in a beautiful sheetcake. It was a Spring scene, with blue sky, green grass (colored sugars) with white puffy clouds, tiny 3D flowers, dragonflies, a little bee, and a ladybug! Raspberry filling! 'Twas ( Read more... )

So--work went reasonably well. Had a dentist appointment with the hygienist. One little cavity-no big deal. Came home to DH to watch tv, have supper, the usual. At about 7pm-POP! no picture on the set. Great sound. just no picture. And so tomorrow, we drop off the Monte Carlo to have the brakes looked at, amd go tv shopping. I thought I ( Read more... )

I actually volunteered to work tomorrow from 7am to 11am. It is a good thing I only live 20 minutes away! I try to do this every once in a while, though, since those folks were very flexible with my work schedule when I needed them to be. They never once said no. It's little concessions that foster some loyalty, at least with me.

My DFIL turned 87 on 2/2. We took him, and son w/family out to dinner yesterday. It was very nice. DGD 9 is excited that I am going to babysit later today. She misses me!
She's planning some activities for us. Her choices should be interesting.

I got tagged ( Read more... )

Finally went for a haircut today. Apparently my stylist left after my last visit. New stylist, same description--cut out around the ears, shortish, tapered in the back (NOT a pointed taper, but a / to the neckline). Leave enough to hit with a curling iron if I wanna. Maybe in a month or so. It is extremely short. Not even CLOSE to what I ( Read more... )

Colonosopy went well-all clear! Wheeee! Okay, now we need to do am endoscopy-down the throat for a look see. Dearly beloved son took me on the 30th. I have peptic ulcers! There's the reason for my anemia (no symptoms, though-a good thing) ANOTHER pill-up to 11 a day now, and Nexium ain't cheap ( Read more... )

So, I get home from work on Thursday, the 4th. Phone rings, I answer. This is X from Dr. Y's office. Your blood test came back indicating anemia. You need to come in for additional tests (more blood, apparently). No problem-on vacation next week, so totally do-able. Next sentence--you need to have a colonoscopy to rule out any other problems, ( Read more... )