Author: ChatterLei
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More Time…
with my Dad. That is not possible, so I just marinate in the memories. Two years before Dad died, which was last January, he got Covid 19. It robbed him of his ability to smell and taste everything except tomatoes for the rest of his life. He was not in the best of health for…
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Happy New Year
What are your biggest challenges? Apparently, one of my biggest challenges is remembering to take pictures with my family on the holidays. It is regretful. Next year, there will be no photo that will pop up in my memories on my phone from a year ago. No photo memory of today – January 1, 2025.…
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No “Z”
I am watching Boise State play Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl. Would someone please let the announcers know that there is no “z” in Boise? 😉
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Memories
What makes you feel nostalgic? Memories of time spent with family or friends, looking through old photographs, and reminiscing with my mom.
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A Great Christmas Gift
We have survived most of the “firsts” of the first year of my dad’s passing. This was the first Christmas without him. It was definitely noticeable. And different. And a little empty. But, we survived and made the best of it. We are grateful Mom is still here and doing her best to figure out…
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Modern medicine is amazing, but no zippers
My husband had a nerve stimulator placed in his back about six years ago. The battery in the stimulator he chose is not rechargeable, so the battery died. Today, he had surgery to replace the battery pack over the back side of his hip. The hope was that the doctor could just disconnect the battery…
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Personal Struggles
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? It is not easy to find much positive in my life this past year. My dad died in January. He was the glue that held our family together. In March, my husband had his 8th knee surgery and spent two months in…
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November Craziness
I love November! Halloween, probably my least favorite holiday, is over. It is a beautiful time of year with the lovely colors of the changed leaves against the background of an often bubblegum pink and blue sky as the sun sets in the west. It is a wonderful time of year to reflect on all…
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Back in 1990
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car). Our first desktop home computer that my husband built was the first most expensive item we ever purchased together. I was so impressed by his ability to “build” a computer. And I was equally impressed by the cost. *GULP* Over $5000…
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A few thoughts about the election and President-elect Trump
I voted. If you live in America and are voting age, you probably voted. The majority spoke. I read a blog that said President Trump has an approval rating below 50%. As of what date? Said whom? Is it possible to win the popular vote and the electoral vote but have an approval rating below…
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Firsts, Fumbles, and Faith
This blogger’s thoughts hits home for me and gives me hope, as I, too, have a chronic illness. I look forward with great anticipation to the quality people President Trump will pull together for his cabinet while serving his second and final term. I have some observations on the election. It’s neither celebratory nor mournful,…
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Time is of the Essence
Do you need time? Yes! In fact, I was late to work this morning because I was not going to miss my opportunity to vote! I was the fourth person in line to vote at my precinct’s assigned voting location. It was a very chilly morning! Coats were appropriate attire It felt so good to…
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