A Good Thing, A Bad Thing.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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It seems that earlier to Bed and later to rise is working out better for me, but I have tried this before, with with reversed outcomes. The best part was when Kathy joined me a Half Hour later this morning, she the kids had come to visit in the middle of the night, but when she woke up, realized it was just a Dream. (That was a first.)

I am continuing to clean out the Refrigerator/Freezer so that tomorrow we can restock it. There will be very little leftover in te Fridge itself and I want to try using a Frozen Veggie Mix as a time and money saver, for Omelettes and Stir-Fries.

It had Rained throughout the night but was starting to dry up. We had just sat down at our Computers when we could hear the Wind blasting against the building. By noon the Wind had stopped but the Rain had returned.

We settled for Macaroni and Cheese for lunch with a Cookie for dessert.

Kathy was in no mood to go for a walk, even inside our building. That was where I walked following my Hip Surgery.

I have to work on my timing more because the “6 o’clock Local News” was started before I finished cooking supper. We enjoyed Honey-Garlic Spareribs with Potato Slices and Carrots.

The Weather Guesser showed more Windy Wet Days coming our way.

Twenty Years ago, on this date our daughter Karen called our home from her’s, frantic that there had been a Shooting not far from her home. Though many would question what was the big deal over that? It was because it was the first time in the history of the Windsor Police Force, that they had lost one of their own.

Kathy’s Late Husband had proudly worn the Badge and taken the oath to Protect and Serve. He eventually left the force to work Security for better Wages, Benefits and Hours.
When Kathy read of the Twenty-Year Anniversary this evening, she started saying that they used to hang together and her kids played with his. I tried to explain that this Officer only started the force after Harry’s death from Cancer. That was a mistake, I knew nothing and she was not stupid. If there had been a rock in the Livingroom, I would have crawled under it.

Kathy headed for Bed minutes after 10:00 as if nothing had happened. I wish I could forget the Humiliating Pain as easy as that.

With tomorrow being a busy day, hopefully things will be better.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

Words of Inspiration

“I felt that I had to write. Even if I had never been published, I knew that I would go on writing, enjoying it and experiencing the challenge.”

Gwendolyn Brooks, Author, and Teacher

Restless, Kids Visiting and Sparkle.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Last night was unlike many recent ones. Kathy had gone to Bed while I was busy writing the Blog. It was not long after that I had tipped back in my Recliner to realign my Neck and Shoulders before myself going to Bed. Shortly after midnight I felt my left foot being jerked by the toes. It was Kathy saying that I should be going to Bed. That was always the Plan but as long as I was in Pain, it was nearly impossible.

I tried my best, but the moment I lay next to her, she started asking when did the kids leave and wanting to go back to LaSalle to see what other changes were taking place especially on Laurier and Sprucewood. We held hands as we have done many nights since we were married, one moment she pulled my hand here, then moments later push my hand there, all while talking about what the kids she had imagined were doing.

We finally fell asleep, until Kathy started saying that she could not sleep with all that noise. Strangely, I could hear something but could not figure out what it was. Standing on my side of the Bed, the noise was coming from her side. When I went to her side of the Bed it sounded like it was coming from my side. I went back and forth at least Six Times before realizing Kathy was not wearing her CPAP Mask and the noise was in the middle of the Bed. The moment I turned her Machine off the noise disappeared. Within a minute of Kathy putting her CPAP Mask back on and restarting her Machine, she was asleep. I went back to tossing and turning on my side of the Bed until 6:35, when Kathy said the kids would be here any minute. There was no convincing her otherwise, so we started our day early.

It has been a long time since we have had breakfast at 7:00 in the morning. Cereal hit the spot and would possibly carry us through the morning. I checked The Weather Network to see what to expect for the day. The Sun was already filling the Apartment with its light, helping me with my chore of sorting Laundry. That was done before my Coffee.

With Kathy’s Knee still bothering her, I was able to convince her to rest while I started washing our clothes in the Second Floor Laundry Room. It was also the first time I started washing our clothes here before 9:00 in the morning. Since the room is accessible 24/7/365, others were just finishing up, so I used the Washers that were available.

I also noted which machines were showing Error Codes and the Washers that I needed to push my knee against the doors to make work. Today was my Eighth Time calling the Sparkle Company that supplies and maintains these machines to our building, because nobody else does and the one time there were only Two working Washers out of Eight. It must have been a new receptionist at their Office, because she said to just have our Office call them up. Our Office is staffed for Four Hours a Week, and they do not check the Laundry Room.

Back at the Apartment, Kathy was doing her E-Reading when I walked in. The Weather Network showed we could have a promising day. Kathy mentioned she was starting to feel hungry. I gave her one of the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies for a snack.

After switching things around and starting the last of our Laundry, I headed back to the Apartment where Kathy insisted on going to LaSalle today. After reminding her of the Laundry I had to promise to take her there tomorrow. She was about to help me with the folding, but I said it was better that she rest her Knee.

It was nearly 1:00 when I returned with everything folded. I simply put it in the Bedroom, started boiling a pain of water, before sitting to ease my Aching Back. We enjoyed Perogies for lunch.

Shortly after I had eaten, I unloaded the Hamper that contained our laundered clothes. It took some convincing to have Kathy put her clothes away before I could make the Bed with fresh linens.

Surprisingly our daughter Karen called earlier than most workdays, trying to encourage us to enjoy the wonderful weather. It reached 75 F (24 C) thanks in part to the 45 MPH (72 KLH) South Wind Gusts.

Kathy was not up to walking but I insisted that we needed to get out. She waited by the rear entrance while I went to get the Car. I am glad she waited because the Wind nearly blew me over.

We went to Mary Brown’s chicken to take advantage of their Monday Special for supper. It never disappoints. While there, Kathy again brought up the kids being at the Apartment.

We went straight back home, just on time to watch the “6 o’clock Local News”. What we were going to have for supper yesterday, then today, will now be supper tomorrow.

We watched a couple of episodes of “Forensic Files” before the Lightning started.

Looks like we’ll be going for a ride tomorrow, before coming home for supper.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

What kind of tea do you drink with the queen?

Royal-tea.

Sunny, Windy and No App.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Definitely not a night to be thankful for. These nights of staring at the ceiling and going between my Recliner and Bed have got to stop. After the third move I succumbed to taking the capsule form of ZzzQuil sleep aide out of desperation. The next thing I knew, was I was waking up in Bed next to Kathy. Since she has repeatedly told me that she feels like she didn’t sleep, I went about getting things ready for our breakfast snack and had completed my E-Reading before she came out to join me. What woke her up was the Southwest Winds that could be heard inside the Apartment.

We did a few more things before making lunch. Since there was Leftover Stir-Fry from last night’s supper, it took less time to make a Bacon/Veggie Omelette that we shared. Surprisingly, Kathy ate her entire portion. We finished eating just as the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was starting.

Once it was finished, I brought our Recycle downstairs to put in the Outside Bins. They had only been emptied on Friday, but it was hard to tell. People don’t take boxes apart and fill multiple Bins without consideration for others.

There was no way for Kathy to do a lot of walking, but we needed to see something other than the Apartment walls. Though it had warmed up to 63 F (17 C) the 24-36 MPH (39-58 KLH) Southwest Winds made it feel much cooler, so I brought the Car to the rear entrance to make it easier on her Knee.

We stopped at Tim Horton’s to pick up a few more of their Smile Cookies. All proceeds go to supporting Local Charities and today was the last day until next year.

While on my Computer earlier, I had seen an advertisement for a Two for One sale ending today. Though I had already defrosted Meat for supper I thought that we would take advantage of the deal. At the counter I was told that I needed the advertisement Code from my phone to qualify for the deal. Our phones are used as phones and people I know that fill their phones with Apps are flooded with advertisements making it hard to use. Needless to say, we did not eat what I thought we would, but I know what we will be eating tomorrow.

We will both be getting to Bed early tonight and we will take what is needed to sleep before.

I’ll be busy while Kathy keeps an eye on the Apartment.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

You Might Be a Redneck If

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Kathy’s Painful Knee.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Sitting at this keyboard, I know that what I am writing is mostly repetition to many of you, but it is also a great way of having proof of what we have done on these days. Whether it is boring or exciting it is our E-Diary.

Just like last night Kathy has already gone to Bed because her Knee is giving her a lot of Pain. Though I may be alone a bit longer before joining her, it allows me time to write the Blog before I need to use Toothpicks to keep my eyes open.

When Kathy came out to join me this morning, she complained that she had barely slept the entire night. That normally happens when I spend most of the night sleeping in my Recliner. Last night I spent over Seven Hours in Bed and less then a Half Hour in my Recliner. Times are a changing.

By 8:00 our temperature was already up to 37 F (3 C). Yesterday’s forecast had shown the possibility of Overnight Frost and Rain throughout the day. The pavement was already wet and the sky was filled with dark Clouds, but there was no Rain through the rest of the day. We only reached a high of 46 F (8 C) this afternoon.

When it came time for lunch, we enjoyed Homemade Italian Salads but it just seemed to be missing something in the taste. It was not until later that I realized that I had forgotten to add Shredded Cheese to the mix.

With Kathy’s Knee continuing to bother her, chances of going out for a walk soon became a dream. Rather than waste the day I started going through the Crisper Drawers in the Fridge and was surprised to see some of our Vegetables starting to look worse for wear. I spent the next Three Hours slicing and dicing everything into a Stir-Fry. Luckily, I had also defrosted Bacon that was also sliced and diced before we had supper. Making it into Bacon/Veggie Wraps, they made a satisfying meal, with Leftovers for possibly another couple of meals.

It looked like the Sun was about to make an appearance but it was only dropping below the horizon as it set for the day.

We found a “Murder Mystery” and a “Crime Documentary” to watch before Kathy went to Bed at 10:00.

Hopefully we will have more to write about tomorrow.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

What did Tennessee?

The same thing as Arkansas.

Power Outage, Birthday Wishes and More Wet Weather.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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First, I would like to thank everyone for understanding what a challenge it can be with Kathy constantly changing her mind on simple things. Both Kathy and I took on the roll of being Care Givers to our Late Spouses who both died from Cancer in 1997. We both needed just a bit of help afterwards before going our separate ways then meeting up for Coffee. After our first date, we often sat sharing things of our pasts and married lives. This year we will be celebrating Twenty-Five Years as Man and Wife. Now all those memories we shared throughout our time together is changing in Kathy’s mind. Just last Saturday, we visited with her brother Danny in the very house that she grew up in. When she said she wanted to visit him the yesterday, I reminded her that she saw him last week. She claimed that was not him. It seems that the rate of memory loss is increasing. I will carry on the best I can until more help is needed.

Last night Kathy got to bed moments before I published the Blog and I immediately sat back in my Recliner. After staring at the ceiling for a Half Hour, I tried the same in Bed. I had no choice but to take the last dose of ZzzQuil in an attempt to sleep. It worked, and I was finally sleeping soundly when the Electrical Power momentarily went out. That meant we both woke up Gasping for air. We started our day at 7:30 this morning.

We still had Leftovers that we brought home from Kathy’s Birthday Celebration on Wednesday. We had a large meal yesterday, but there was still more. Some was Thick Cut Bread similar to type we remembered from our growing years. Not being sure what to do, they were made into French Toast. It tasted better than the mass-produced store-bought bread.

True to the Weather Guesser’s forecast last night, it had Rained but was trying to dry up.

We were enjoying our Coffees at the Computers, when my sister Anna called to wish me a Happy Birthday. Like most that read the Blog, it helps her to keep track of what is happening. Since we don’t talk as often as we’d like, our talks can get long. However, Kathy was telling me to cut it short after only Two Minutes and reminded me every minute for the next Ten Minutes, until we said Good-Byes. Her late husband’s mother suffered from Alzheimer, so she understands what I am going through.

For lunch we finished the Leftover Penne.

The Drizzle returned to water the lawns and wash the pavement.

Being tired from our lack of sleep, we both had a Snap (short nap) to help us along.

Our daughter-in-law Melissa later texted me a Happy Birthday wish.

We both enjoyed a warm Epson Salts Foot Bath. There is just something about the Epson Salts that takes the Pain and Discomfort out of our feet. We just have to learn to do it more often.

The Weather Guesser on the “6 o’clock Local News” showed that we had only reached 48 F (9 C) for the day mainly due to the Precipitation. He also showed that we have another Seven Days of wet weather heading our way.

We had Perogies for our late supper, before watching a few episodes of “Law and Order, Special Victims”.

With Kathy’s knee bothering her, she has already gone to Bed. I hope to join her as soon s the Blog is published. Not sure what we will be doing tomorrow.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

Words of Inspiration

As you make your way along life’s tumultuous highways, it’s important to note that you should always carry a map, have plenty of fuel in the tank, and take frequent rest stops.

Octavia Spencer Actress, and Producer

Still Celebrating, Still Confused.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Spending nearly Seven Hours in Bed last night was truly something that I have looked forward to for a long time. Again, I had barely left the Bedroom when Kathy came out to join me. She was still beaming with excitement over yesterday’s Surprise Birthday Party. It was the kids that planned it all, while I was only used to get Kathy over to where our Granddaughter lives.

Though there was no Rain, looking out the Balcony Door at the sky full of Black Clouds was not encouraging. When I said we would go for short walks in case, Kathy was certain it was about to Rain. When I suggested we return to the Mall to walk, it was her Knee that was hurting. Even telling her that the less I walk was bad for my Hip, it was “Not now”.

I have mentioned that whenever there is a Family Celebration, everyone goes home with Leftovers. I felt guilty last night still coming away with Food that I had not help contribute to, but I made use of it for lunch today. We had a meal of Broasted Chicken, Penne, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw and Cream Cheese Peppers. I made certain that Kathy had the mild ones today. I was certain there would be no need for more food today.

Back at our Computers and looking out the Balcony Door, we were seeing breaks in the Clouds with Sunlight beaming through. That allowed me to say we needed to go to the Drug Store. I showed Kathy the Medication Spreadsheet and what I needed to pick up before the next time I worked on the Doucettes. Being that Thursdays are considered Seniors Discount Days she agreed we should go.

The parking lot was full when we arrived at the nearby Shoppers Drug Mart and no matter how much I tried coaxing Kathy in, she stayed in the Car. Inside was as full as the lot, but instead of having more than One Cashier up front where the customers heading for the Exit were, they opened the tills at the Cosmetics and the Pharmacy. What took me Five Minutes to find, took Fifteen Minutes to pay for.

When I got back to the Car, Kathy seemed distant but the moment I mentioned going to Dollarama, she perked up. We managed to restock the Brisk Iced Tea we share but they did not have the Breakfast Juice we prefer. In line at the Cashier, Kathy wanted Chocolate Bars because she was getting hungry. (After our big lunch???) I told her that we could go to a Restaurant if she put them back. It worked like a charm.

We went to the Michigan Diner for supper. Since Kathy’s birthday was yesterday and mine will be tomorrow, we have celebrated both on the day between for years and that was what we did today. We placed our order as soon as the waitress brought our menus because we know them by heart. Moments after our Soft Drinks were served Kathy said she wanted to go visit her brother Danny. When told we had on Saturday, she claimed that was not him, that she had seen a picture of him On-Line. I simply said that we would talk later and she forgot all about it.

I believe that every time she is alone, without others around to talk with, is when she becomes Confused. I can bring her to the stores, but if she will not go in, I cannot force her.

The Weather Guesser on the “6 o’clock Local News” showed that we can expect Rain for the next Seven Days. The Weather Network does not have the same forecast. We’ll see who was right.

We watched “Law and Order, Special Victims” before Kathy went to Bed at 10:00 while I started writing the Blog. She came out Thirty Minutes later to see what was taking so long.

We’ll see what we accomplish tomorrow.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

What is the most detail-oriented ocean?

The Pacific.