Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Talk About Evasive, and They Have Come in Force

It's a sickening feeling when you discover a tiny pest that looks harmless enough but can take out your entire yard by eating it until it is completely destroyed. This morning, John and I did a survey of our yard, which is home to many plants and trees. We have a variety of flowers, vegetables,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 31, 2024

I Fell Asleep in the Yard and Woke Up to This Guy Staring at Me

I have never seen a pure white dove in my yard before today. Sign in to see full entry.

My Medical Mystery Questions Finally Have Some Answers

This morning I received an email from the CRNP who handled my wellness examination last week. My test results have been analyzed by the medical team and it turns out that I have Rheumatoid arthritis and pre-diabetes. I being an optimist have determined that I will power through this naturally and... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

It Has Never Taken This Long Before...

As long as I have been a patient with my current health network, my yearly test results for my lipid panel have been posted within hours on the online MyChart portal. This is how I learned a few years ago that I had Hypothyroidism. It has been almost a week since my blood was drawn for the various... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

This Year's Newest Edition from Our Family of Woodland Creatures

Each morning when I peer out my kitchen window, I never know what new creature I will see. Today, Gus the Groundhog stopped by to enjoy the buffet in my yard. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

I Am as Nervous as a Cat in a Room Full of Rocking Chairs

After recently having six vials of blood drawn at the hospital clinic, I anxiously await my various test results to come back and get posted online to my MyChart account. The long holiday weekend more than likely held things up a bit. To say that my stress levels are off the charts would be an... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 27, 2024

So, As We Are Pulling Up to the Side of Our House to Park, We See This Guy

This Woodpecker appears to be a bit confused. His suet is hanging from the Japanese Maple on the other side of the hedges, but for whatever reason, he is pecking away at the hedges. Once we park and get out of the car. He spots us and flies away. We walk up to where he was pecking like crazy, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

On Friday I Was Warned by My Doctor About This Dangerous Disease

I went for my annual wellness exam this year with several complaints regarding my many aches and pains that have gotten worse over the past few years. My doctor ordered a laundry list of blood tests that will check for everything from high cholesterol, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

A Late Afternoon Flash Thunderstorm Left My Borough with This...

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Today It's Time to Play Catch Up on Some Overdue Chores

After checking my list of chores that I have written down for this weekend, I am heading out to my car to detail it thoroughly. I use Murphy's Oil Soap on the dash and on the interior of the doors. It not only has amazing cleaning abilities, Murphy's leaves a fresh scent. A good vacuuming of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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