It's getting a bit harder to get out of bed and the facade slips every now and again. When I feel like this I try to remember who's in charge here. You are of course, kick that wayward mind of yours into submission. This is a dark topic - saddness, anger, melancholy, depression. It doesn't …
Continue reading I dare you to be sad when you look at this stately pug
I mentioned yesterday that I have a subluxated left shoulder. It's an awkward injury and apparently a common one after stroke. It's where the upper arm bone (humerus) drops out of the shoulder socket due to weakness or spasticity.I have often wished I just dislocated it so it could be popped back in with some …
Every morning I sit in my office for a minute or two, sip my coffee and think about the day's blog and what I will write I keep a few back-up topics hanging around in a dusty wee corner of my mind in case the well dries up and I simply can't think of anything …
It's snowing again today in Fernie and the forecast shows snow all week long. We've had 27 feet so far this year and no end in sight. That's what the shredders like about Fernie Fresh powder. The feature picture today is the view out my office window which faces Mount Fernie - totally obscured at …
When it's time to go home or move house or take a little vacation you will need to focus quickly on what's important to do yourself at home, safely and explore the practicalities of taking care of your business. Before I was discharged from hospital last year, the kind people monitoring my health and on-going …
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Buying We went on a couple of long drives this weekend; on Saturday to Calgary which is 3 hours north east of our house here in Fernie. On Sunday we drove to Cranbrook which is almost exactly one hour west of here. While in Cranbrook, we popped into the Superstore to do a bit of …
Staying a step or two ahead is a skill I have mastered but - discipline still eludes me. There are way too many interesting rabbit holes lurking around every corner to drop into, have a wee peek around and perhaps stay awhile, put my feet up and make myself comfortable for the show. It's a …
In today's news, my Mom made soup yesterday And here is why this is important. My Mom is in her mid-70's and lives alone. My Dad has been in managed care a few years now with Dementia and after years of caring for him and his health, she now needs to look after just herself. Making …
Continue reading In today’s News – My Mom made Soup Yesterday
My house - It's a land of confusion . In the time between my husband getting up, completing his morning routine and me getting up to complete mine, Roop the Pug has been hard at work. He loves shoes and he mostly just drags them around the house and into his beds so he can …
This picture is from last Winter but next time my Nephew comes for a visit he won't be catching a ride on my wheelchair. A few months ago I decided to leave it in my bedroom every morning after using it to assist with my morning routine get up, washed and dressed. And then we …