The Week Begins.

Wasn't able to get my shit together enough this morning to post a blog entry before leaving for work so this week the posts will be after work.

The beginning of a new work week. I'm was ready. I didn't spy on anyone, however.

http://autos.aol.com/article/license-plate-cameras/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D277949

Lot of the youngest children at work. One or two middle ones. One oldest one. Does birth order really make a difference?

http://mom.me/parenting/family-dynamics/sibling-relationships/6102-what-birth-order-says-about-you/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl21%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D277122

At work we protect our clients' information like it deserves top secret attention.

http://www.aol.com/video/pawn-stars-top-secret-pentagon-documents/517688312/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl7%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D278107

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Update

My Update.

Things are going well at work. I am even faster than last year. There may be a small chance to work during the year.

Mom is doing well but truthfully not as well as she does when I am involved. Sister still looks at it as a burden, I've reached the state where I know I'm not going to have Mom that long so I view as a joy to spend time with her. I'm also a lot less controlling than the others involved in her car. She feels free to do things when I am there and it makes her feel more valuable. When the others are there they won't let her do things, they even get a little upset if she gets out of bed by herself. For me the more she can do for herself the better. For me. For her.

Last week. Monday my retirement party. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday work. Thursday night dinner with the troops and at Mom's until eight thirty. Friday pay day and work. Saturday mom's for lunch and dinner. To do list attacking.

This week. Monday through Thursday work. Thursday taking mom to dinner and staying until the aide gets there. Friday work. Saturday and Sunday lunch and dinner at Mom's.


Now it is your turn. Report in.

Begging For Soup

Happy Saturday. Moving right along already knocked five things off of my to do list. Going to Mom's in a few minutes to fix her lunch. Then make dinner for the troops. Tonight they are having cabbage rolls, sweet baked potatoes and spinach.


I work hard but I should just beg instead:

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/28/gary-thompson-beggar-disability/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D276821

Maybe I should just fix the troops chicken soup for tonight:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/27/best-canned-chicken-noodle-soup_n_2766029.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D276588

Good news on the health front?

http://www.everydayhealth.com/alzheimers-disease/long-treatment-window-for-alzheimers-can-it-help-7943.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_27_20130225_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl37%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D277186

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Kid In A Candy Store

Friday. I feel like a kid in a candy store. I can sleep in tomorrow. Since I feel like a kid to day, today as all about kids.

Are girls better than boys?

http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/photo-gallery/differences-between-boys-and-girls.aspx?xid=aol_wte-preg_1_20130225_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl37%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D276417

Good kid story number one:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/dylan-siegel-chocolate-bar-book_n_2765396.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl43%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D27601

Good kid story number two:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/brain-tumor/eight-million-dollar-girl-shes-raising-money-for-sick-children-like-herself-7610.aspx?xid=aol_eh-genvid_3_20130225_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl37%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D276417

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Warnings, Good Advice, & A Walk On The Beach.

Thursday am on the downside of the work week. Looking forward to Friday. Then the weekend, more work.

Watch out for the following:

http://autos.aol.com/article/your-car-could-have-an-illegal-twin-if-thieves-clone-the-vin/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl9%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D275530


Some good advice:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nancy-colier/toxic-relationships_b_2758794.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl11%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D276219


Just a walk on the beach:

http://weather.aol.com/2013/02/27/why-are-massive-ice-boulders-forming-along-lake-michigan/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D276198


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Good Ideas, Bad Ideas, Festivals.

This is such a good idea. When I am done with my working days I think I will enjoy them.

http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/02/through_elder_wisdom_circle_po.html

This is not such a good idea. Certainly not the best way to light up your life:

http://mom.me/parenting/6075-kids-who-ingested-crazy-things/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl13%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D275820

Wednesday is always known as hump day. Two days down in the work week. Two days ahead of you. Tomorrow on the downslide. So it is a festive day.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/25/lantern-festival-ends-chi_n_2758404.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl39%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D275133

Happy New Year to all of you. Comment Away.

Dancing, Lunch, & Dogs

They announced the cast for Dancing With The Stars this morning.  I already know who I am rooting for. I had a major crush on Dorothy Hamill when I was a mere youngster. Here is the rest of the cast:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/dancing-with-the-stars-cast-season-16_n_2760193.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D275390

I usually pack my lunch for work. Banana. Sun Chips. Sandwich. Pretty healthy. Once in a while I like to forgo my lunch and have a good old cheeseburger:  

http://reciperehab.com/blog/post/how-burgers-can-be-deliciously-skinny?xid=aol_be-food_3_20130225_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl44%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D274981  

You all know I love animals. And I think they love us.

 http://www.aol.com/video/dog-wakes-up-owner-during-florida-house-fire/517677348/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D272130

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Scones & Stones

Off to the doctor in a few minutes. Then on to work.

You know what, I like soap. I like the way it smells, feel, and the way it makes me smell.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-complications.aspx?xid=aol_eh-ms_6_20130218_&aolcat=AJA&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl30%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D27458

I always make sure my car has enough anti-freeze, I never make sure my food doesn't

http://www.aol.com/video/antifreeze-in-fast-food/517677995/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl5%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D258714


I've never had kidney stones and hope I never have them.

http://www.aol.com/video/kidney-stone-causes-and-prevention/517680448/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl12%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D273769

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Update

Looking forward to the day. First a relaxing morning reading the newspaper and doing computer stuff. Then lunch with Mom. And the topping the day off watching The Oscars.


One of those days I just treasure.

I want to hear your updates. I really want to know how everyone is doing.

One the agenda for me next week. Monday a busy day. Foot doctor, my anniversary party at work, and then work. Tuesday-Wednesday work days. Thursday work and then taking mom out to dinner. Friday work. Saturday the day at Mom's. Lunch, dinner, and home.

Last week Sunday was lunch and dinner at Mom's. Monday was my first day of work. Tuesday was my eye appointment and work. Wednesday an uneventful work day. Thursday was the emergency room, work, and dinner for Mom. Friday was work and recovery. Saturday was lunch and dinner at Mom's.

That's mine. Now give me yours. Or just post anything you damn well please. It is your day.

Saturday

Enjoying a late morning today.  Going to have lunch with Mom today. Then I am meeting a client at two. Then it is back to Mom's to cook dinner for her and her aide.

A tough week. I was leaving the house Thursday morning for work when I got a call from my sister. She couldn't wake mom up and mom was barely breathing. I shot into Mom's like a cannon. 911 was already there and they were taking her to the emergency room at Meridian Park Hospital.  They determined that mom took a sleeping pill instead of a pain pill and it knocked her out.  All her signs were great. They let her go home about noon. I went to work and after work took dinner to Mom. I stayed until the Aide got there.

By the way talk about good doctors. The emergency room doctor told us to call him Dr. Bob. He had a really long last name that was hard to pronounce so he said Dr. Bob was good.  Friday night Mom got a call from Dr. Bob at about nine. "Don't hang up. I am the doctor that treated you in the emergency room. I was really impressed with you and wanted to make sure you were OK."  I am getting his full name and writing to the hospital. We need more doctors like him.

Speaking of good people:


http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/02/hunch_drives_washington_fisher.html#incart_river_default

That is it for the day. Hope all is well with all of you.

Good Morning

The week is going really fast. Looking forward to the weekend to get back on track. Taking Mom to dinner tonight to give sister a break and then I am staying there until about eight tonight. I really kind of miss Mom. And I know she misses me because I am good for her.

How about some health tips?

Signs of a stroke:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/atrial-fibrillation-and-stroke/stroke-risk-quiz.aspx?xid=aol_eh-cardiocs_2_20130218_&aolcat=AHD&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl39%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D272598


The difference between a heart attack and indigestion:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/how-do-you-know-if-its-a-heart-attack-or-heartburn.aspx?xid=aol_eh-digestvid_8_20130218_&aolcat=AHD&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl32%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D272285

And closing with a new invention:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/new-bionic-hand-prosthesis-nerves-amputees-dexterity_n_2713720.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl33%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D27203

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I Can See

I had my annual eye appointment this morning. Report was great. Minimal change in my eyesight. Still see 20-20 with the glasses I've had for five years. Good news to let's do more good news:

Nothing better than a good reunion:

http://www.pawnation.com/2013/02/19/shelter-dog-reunited-with-original-owner-after-10-years/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D272157



Well may a story of success beats that:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/a-busy-mom-turns-overwhelming-schedule-into-million-dollar-business-marlo-thomas-it-aint-over_n_2616740.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl16%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D272098

I don't think a story about cooking oil is going to beat the first two stories:


http://www.everydayhealth.com/arthritis-pictures/six-new-anti-inflammatory-foods-to-try.aspx?xid=aol_eh-arth_2_20130211_&aolcat=AJA&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl34%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D271339

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It was a good day at work. I was surprised how much  I remembered. Home now. The toe looks pretty good for being up on it most of the day.

Let's celebrate kids today. First up is a four year-old:

http://www.aol.com/video/fouryear-old-forms-nonprofit-to-enhance-the-hospital-playroom/517671826/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl18%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D270395


Now the cute kid note of the day:   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/12/cute-kid-note-of-the-day-_n_2671142.html?utm_hp_ref=parents&ir=Parents&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl32%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D26962

Now teens doing good things:

http://www.familycircle.com/family-fun/volunteering/5-teens-helping-others-online/

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Update

Update.

This week. Today lunch at Mom's. Made breakfast for dinner for the troops. Tomorrow I start work. Tuesday is my annual eye appointment. Wednesday night at Mom's. Thursday night dinner at Mom's and there until seven-thirty. Friday work. Saturday dinner and lunch for the troops.
Sunday lunch and dinner at Mom's. Monday my day. Tuesday the foot doctor. Wednesday night at Mom's. Thursday at Mom's until eight at night. Friday me day went to Life of Pi. Saturday lunch and dinner at Mom's.

With me starting work Monday I'm not sure what kind of schedule I will maintain on the blog. I might post at night instead of the morning or I might make a few posts ahead. Or I might post on my lunch hour. Timewill tell.

Give me your update. Love to hear about your lives.

I'm Clean.

Saturday. Cleaning house today. In between lunch and dinner at Mom's. I go my haircut and took a shower so I am clean. Clara got a bath yesterday so my car is clean. Now my house. Then I will clean when work starts. There is just something about everything in order when you are busy that makes life better.

Update on my toe. It is healing really well. I am very pleased.

It did create some sleepless nights so I was happy to read the following article during the healing process:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/sleep/how-to-recover-after-a-sleepless-night.aspx?xid=aol_eh-sleep_1_20130211_&aolcat=AJA&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl25%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D269544

I usually drive but as I get older I may give up the driving and turn it over to others. Since all my friends are over fifty I was curious what to do if something happened while they were driving. Now I know.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/15/the-list-0187-escape-an-automotive-attack/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl25%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D271280

I like shiny things. I like Mars. I mean after all women are from Venus and men are from Mars:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/12/mars-metal-shiny-object-nasa-curiosity-rover_n_2671432.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D269611

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It's Friday!

I start my seasonal job on Monday so it is errand day. Off to get my car washed and then to get my haircut. The to shop for stuff to pack my lunches.

I decided on good stories today.

Story one. It is never to late to say thank you:

http://www.aol.com/video/a-former-student-says-thanks/517668853/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl24%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D269576

You can be inspiring at any age:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/07/john-murray-jr_n_2638523.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl31%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D267340

loving animals can make you famous:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/cop-shuts-down-highway-save-small-dog-becomes-232733437.html

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Happy Valentine's Day

Before today's post I like to express my deepest sympathy to the Dolan family. The lost their dad to Alzheimer's Monday. Just barely three months after they lost their mother to lung cancer. I just can imagine the pain of losing both parents in such a short time. Peace be with them.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Even the weather folks are celebrating:

http://www.aol.com/video/weather-anchor-slip-valentines-day-weather-will-be-slow-and-slutty/517670759/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl3%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D269502

And some women are celebrating by banning men:

http://www.aol.com/video/youve-got-bulletproof-stockings/517669734/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl37%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D269150


Want to know the secret of looking good for Valentine's Day? Maybe Guppies have the answer

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/13/guppies-ugly-friends-attractive_n_2677419.html

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I'm Back

I'm a free man.

I went to a specialist yesterday.  The foot is healing marvelously. I no longer have to elevate it all day so I can get up and do things.  I am to continue soaking my foot twice a day. Continue to take the antibiotics until they run out. Wrap the toe.

The only things I can't do are swim and go to a hot tub party. I don't have a desire to swim nor the body for a hot tub party so I am good to go.

The specialist also came up with an idea to prevent this from happening again. After the swelling is down in the toe and it is back to normal she is going to make a rubber casting to put over it to protect it. This is the first time any doctor has even considered a long term solution. And it happened yesterday on the anniversary of the accident.  I am really pleased that the doctor is going to try a long term solution.

I missed everyone, hope everything is good with all of you.

Away From Here

An update. Thanks so much for your support, thoughts, and prayers. I usually stay away from the doctor because have you noticed when someone dies the last person they had seen was a doctor or a priest? But I am glad I went this time and went when I did. There is a small chance of losing my foot, the antibiotics already appear to be working so my guess is it is an extremely small chance. It is an off, off, on, and be all wet regiment. Off the computer, off the foot, on antibiotics, soak the foot twice a day, and change the bandage each time after soaking. I honestly feel I am going to be good, I've had this problem about every five to ten years since the accident when I was eighteen. After I am slapped on the side of the head I pay attention and it heals. So it is all good but since the relationship with my foot is the longest I've had and I don't really want to end it I am going to do exactly as the doctor says. There most like will not be a blog entry for the next couple of days. If I can figure out how to make a laptop really a lap computer while in the Duck recliner I may do a post. But right now it looks like a couple of days vacation.

Friday

Mom's aide was sick again so I was there last night overnight and won't be there tonight. The kicker is she told mom she is never sick. This will be the seventh night she missed already this year, in five weeks. Heck I've worked years at places and never missed seven days. And I bet when I had my own office from 1981 to 1998 I never missed seven days of work total. I would hate to see how many days she missed if she was sick.

Are you happy? Sad? Could it be nothing you are doing but just the day?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/06/happiest-saddest-days-of-the-year_n_2623553.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl16%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D267775

I believe in paying forward. And sometimes when you do something kind it is returned to you in some way.

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2013/02/06/peter-king-ann-oconnor-home-rebuilt/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl5%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D267781

What are you doing for lunch today?

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/02/05/lunch-hour-break/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl34%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D267260

Shoot I just eat and read the USA Today or work the puzzle in the Morning Oregonian. I'm boring.

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PS

I have an appointment at 4 today with the doctor about my toe. It is infected. On my bad foot so it is a worry. Prayers please.