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Friday, January 16, 2015

It Seemed Like A Great Idea

The "Chicken Incident" ( Go to What Saved "Little Darling"? ) has had far-reaching consequences in the life of many of our family members. This week Abby begged and cried and used all of her winsome charm to try to get her parents to let her bring "Little Darling" to the funeral of my Sister Joan.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Pre-plan Is The Way To Go

A supreme and lengthy effort to get something I wanted out of the back of my lower kitchen cabinet last evening reminded me that I have fallen by the wayside of my intention to reorganize, and donate to charity things that I no longer need. Anyone who is on the way to 80 should not have to deal with... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

For Two Days In A Row

I definitely have not been in hot water. The coldest time of the year and the administration of the apartment complex decides to turn off the hot water in order to work on the system. Personally, I hadn't seen anything wrong with it, but I guess someone did. Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Thank you

For all of you who expressed condolences, sympathy, caring, love, prayers and comments of any kind concerning the passing of my Sister Ollie Joan (Sanders) Dennis on Saturday, please know that I appreciate you so much. Support is wonderful at a time when grieving is common. Her funeral will be on... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

"The Last Of Life For Which The First Was Made"

A long, hard day is almost over. My old bones are aching as is my heart. Today was one of those days I won't soon forget. Gathered in her room, around her bed, in the Care Center she has called home for the last seven years, family members watched and waited and did what little could be done for my... Sign in to see full entry.

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