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You never know
Those that read my blogs may remember that I'm dealing with aging parents. Dad with alzheimers is in a physical therapy rehab, Mom goes three times a week to her physical therapy appointments for her dislocated shoulder and back. Dad is late eighties Mom early eighties. Both are very frail. I'm watching Dad change from a proud Godfather dictator of this Italian family into a pathetic reflection of a "no-one" who can sit in a wheelchair, stair at a wall and be content. It hurts the heart deeply. He is different every day but the latest consensus is he has grown comfortable in the facility and is NOT trying to get stronger to come home, all he wants to do is sleep. A big part of me wishes he would pass peacefully in his sleep but he has good insurance so the doctors will keep him alive like a vegatable.
My very pretty friend in her sixties was diagnosed with Lukemia about 4 weeks ago but she passed last night. Holy smoken shit, that's a harsh toke. So damn fast. A couple of us girlfriends have agreed although too soon this is a blessing in disguise to go so quickly rather than suffer the indignities of trying to cure Lukemia. It too can be a brutal disease.
Here one minute, gone the next. You never know
My very pretty friend in her sixties was diagnosed with Lukemia about 4 weeks ago but she passed last night. Holy smoken shit, that's a harsh toke. So damn fast. A couple of us girlfriends have agreed although too soon this is a blessing in disguise to go so quickly rather than suffer the indignities of trying to cure Lukemia. It too can be a brutal disease.
Here one minute, gone the next. You never know
online today!
We've all heard a ton of them.....
...creepy things adults say to little kids, to keep them in line...
---If you swallow watermelon seeds, or your chewing gum, watermelons will grow in your stomach, and the gum will stay there for seven years.
---If you stare cross-eyed in the mirror, you'll see the devil, and he'll make your eyes stay crooked.
---Girls who don't trim their hair and go out at night, will have the bats come and make nests on their heads.
---If you swim right away after a big meal, the cramps will make you drown, and big fish will eat you.
Lots more, but the one that petrified me was,---
---If you play with yourself in bed, you'll go blind, and hair will grow on your fingers and palms. So, everybody will know. And as a frightful corollary---
---if you keep dirty magazines under your mattress, God will find out, and will keep you from being buried in a Catholic cemetery.
Don't really know how any of us, ever made it past early childhood.
---If you swallow watermelon seeds, or your chewing gum, watermelons will grow in your stomach, and the gum will stay there for seven years.
---If you stare cross-eyed in the mirror, you'll see the devil, and he'll make your eyes stay crooked.
---Girls who don't trim their hair and go out at night, will have the bats come and make nests on their heads.
---If you swim right away after a big meal, the cramps will make you drown, and big fish will eat you.
Lots more, but the one that petrified me was,---
---If you play with yourself in bed, you'll go blind, and hair will grow on your fingers and palms. So, everybody will know. And as a frightful corollary---
---if you keep dirty magazines under your mattress, God will find out, and will keep you from being buried in a Catholic cemetery.
Don't really know how any of us, ever made it past early childhood.
Snow Storm
We have one coming our way early tomorrow morning, early Christmas morning
When I saw the forecast the day before yesterday, I told Art that we would need to stock up our fridge. The last thing I want to be stranded in our home is to have zero things to eat in the house, that’d be my biggest nightmare!
We also don’t want to have any food left in the fridge when we leave the house in 10 days time and this time around, we’d be gone for almost 2 months. My son has started his vacation last week. Met up with his older sister whom he hadn’t seen for 4 years. He arrived in Tokyo a day before his sister flew in from Kuala Lumpur. They did all the touristy things in Tokyo and Kyoto. They are in Osaka right now and would be going to Macau after that, to see their dad and a number of their friends.
This picture drawn by Art each time he sends a parcel or a card never fails to crack me up every single time! A lot of times he forgets and I have to remind him to draw ‘US’
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year y’all!
<~ Art & MiMionline today!
Becoming pregnant......
....should be a joy. Sure, the birds and bees advice some, but more and more, not all, of our folks gave us, mostly did the job. And speaking of parents, isn't that what they call Catholics follwing the rhythm contraceptive methods? But I digress. It's much more than a plumbing story, peebles. Yes, anatomy is important, but not everything---ask any barren couple or their consultant nurse or doc. Relaxation must be involved, for one. Those poor souls in IVF clinics are among the most anxious partners I've ever seen. The reason acupuncturists often get results, or why natural births often follow adoption?Women know. There are o*gasm, and then there are o*gasm!---with visits from the stork often following the latter. And lots more. We're much more than a bunch of tissues and chemicals---well, at least if we escape CFM, early in this life.
online today!
Men and women.....family strife....and unwillingness to get competent family counseling...
The really top lawyers and informed judges all suggest it. I've seen it even happen on a court ordered basis. But it is all too rare. Anger, hurt, denial, foolish pride. Sad.
Today was her arraignment
I hope she got what she needed. I hope it went the way she wanted. I don't know. I just know that I was messaged by an old friend of mine who told me that she moved on in the most horrible fashion possible and that I may as well say goodbye to my old life as I ever knew it because nothing of mine is left. Well, I guess. That's what she set out for. She destroyed me physically. Then emotionally. Now spiritually I am dead inside.
I do hope everyone in this world can learn to get along and if they can't, to at least be civil with each other and separate peacefully. Today I give up. May peace and blessings be upon you all. And may God have mercy on me for giving up trying to stand on my own. The words said to me this morning an hour before her arraignment was supposed to be taking place ripped the very soul of my being out and destroyed me. I wish I could have stayed and been beaten until I took my last breath because what I was told this morning was worse than any death that could have been inflicted upon me. Goodbye turtledove. May you be blessed to have such a wonderful soul and learn before it hurts more people. I am gone.
I do hope everyone in this world can learn to get along and if they can't, to at least be civil with each other and separate peacefully. Today I give up. May peace and blessings be upon you all. And may God have mercy on me for giving up trying to stand on my own. The words said to me this morning an hour before her arraignment was supposed to be taking place ripped the very soul of my being out and destroyed me. I wish I could have stayed and been beaten until I took my last breath because what I was told this morning was worse than any death that could have been inflicted upon me. Goodbye turtledove. May you be blessed to have such a wonderful soul and learn before it hurts more people. I am gone.
Baby got rollback
A baby girl was born Wednesday in the toilet paper aisle of a Walmart in Springfield, Missouri to the cheers of customers rushing to stockpile on basic necessities in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Store manager Jessica Hinkle told local news outlet KY3 that the woman had told employees Wednesday that her water broke while in the toilet paper aisle. Hinkle then held up a sheet for privacy while a labor nurse who happened to be in the store and Springfield firefighters helped the woman deliver her baby in just 45 minutes.
“We were like what do we do now? Another lady comes around the corner and she says ‘I’m a labor nurse, can I help?’ and we said yes, yes please. She had gloves in her pocket she was ready,” Hinkle said.
Customers in the Walmart clapped as the woman and her baby were wheeled out of the store on a stretcher and taken in an ambulance to the hospital.
“You know a feel good moment, everybody’s going through so much and with a baby it’s like everything comes full circle.”
Hinkle said she spoke to the woman on Thursday and both her and the baby are doing well.
Store manager Jessica Hinkle told local news outlet KY3 that the woman had told employees Wednesday that her water broke while in the toilet paper aisle. Hinkle then held up a sheet for privacy while a labor nurse who happened to be in the store and Springfield firefighters helped the woman deliver her baby in just 45 minutes.
“We were like what do we do now? Another lady comes around the corner and she says ‘I’m a labor nurse, can I help?’ and we said yes, yes please. She had gloves in her pocket she was ready,” Hinkle said.
Customers in the Walmart clapped as the woman and her baby were wheeled out of the store on a stretcher and taken in an ambulance to the hospital.
“You know a feel good moment, everybody’s going through so much and with a baby it’s like everything comes full circle.”
Hinkle said she spoke to the woman on Thursday and both her and the baby are doing well.
He turns 23 today!
My son celebrates his birthday today. Art and I picked him up from college and we went for fish & chips. We all love fish & chips! 
This was his birthday many moons ago. We were living in Macau then and would go across the border to Zhuhai to eat and shop every month. This was our favorite dim sum restaurant and we would eat to our heart’s content before we hit the shops! Our favorite dish- braised chicken feet in black bean sauce.
My son told me that he spoke to his older sister earlier on. Due to the time difference ( she’s 13 hours ahead ) and her crazy flying schedule ( she’s a cabin crew ) now that the borders have reopened, her brother and I always need to coordinate with her if we wanna have a chat with her.
Both brother and sister are only 18 months apart and have always been close. Of course they had them occasional fights when they were very young but they grew very close as they got older.
We were very saddened when my daughter decided not to join us in relocating to the US because she was in a serious relationship. However, we are now anticipating the day when she gets her green card. I petitioned for her green card mid last year but it would take at least 7 years to be approved
I know my son misses his sister ( and vice versa ) very much. After all, she was like a little mom to him when they were growing up.
Little tyrant the moment he started to learn to walk!
He was very attached to our lived-in nanny that time. She would ‘gendong’ ( carry him on her hip )
him all the time until I had to request her to let him walk on his own
Here’s a pic of an ice-cream seller that would peddle his ware all over on his tricycle. I bought ice-cream from him when I was a wee girl and so did my uncles and aunt when they were small! He must had been in his 70’s ( or even 80’s! ) when this pic was taken.
My grandparents doted on my kids a lot and they would take them to the coffee shop every morning and to the park every evening.
It was customary in my ex-in-laws’ ( their forefathers were from India ) household to have their head shaven when there’s an Indian/Hindu festival. My son have had his head shaven ever since he was a 1-month old infant and I’ve lost count on the times we ‘botak’ ( bald ) him.
Partners in crime. I left them on their own in their bedroom to go to the bathroom. It was less than 3 minutes and I walked into this ….. They really couldn’t be trusted with talcum powder and once they got hold of one, they won’t let go of it!
This was his birthday many moons ago. We were living in Macau then and would go across the border to Zhuhai to eat and shop every month. This was our favorite dim sum restaurant and we would eat to our heart’s content before we hit the shops! Our favorite dish- braised chicken feet in black bean sauce.
My son told me that he spoke to his older sister earlier on. Due to the time difference ( she’s 13 hours ahead ) and her crazy flying schedule ( she’s a cabin crew ) now that the borders have reopened, her brother and I always need to coordinate with her if we wanna have a chat with her.
Both brother and sister are only 18 months apart and have always been close. Of course they had them occasional fights when they were very young but they grew very close as they got older.
We were very saddened when my daughter decided not to join us in relocating to the US because she was in a serious relationship. However, we are now anticipating the day when she gets her green card. I petitioned for her green card mid last year but it would take at least 7 years to be approved
I know my son misses his sister ( and vice versa ) very much. After all, she was like a little mom to him when they were growing up.
Little tyrant the moment he started to learn to walk!
He was very attached to our lived-in nanny that time. She would ‘gendong’ ( carry him on her hip )
him all the time until I had to request her to let him walk on his own
Here’s a pic of an ice-cream seller that would peddle his ware all over on his tricycle. I bought ice-cream from him when I was a wee girl and so did my uncles and aunt when they were small! He must had been in his 70’s ( or even 80’s! ) when this pic was taken. My grandparents doted on my kids a lot and they would take them to the coffee shop every morning and to the park every evening.
It was customary in my ex-in-laws’ ( their forefathers were from India ) household to have their head shaven when there’s an Indian/Hindu festival. My son have had his head shaven ever since he was a 1-month old infant and I’ve lost count on the times we ‘botak’ ( bald ) him.
Partners in crime. I left them on their own in their bedroom to go to the bathroom. It was less than 3 minutes and I walked into this …..
They really couldn’t be trusted with talcum powder and once they got hold of one, they won’t let go of it!
Got a Scare - FB to the Rescue
The night before last Mom didn't answer the home phone, assumed one of the siblings took her to see Dad. Then yesterday morning again no answer to the phone. Went over, her car is there, house empty but bedroom is locked (she locks it at night when she is home and whenever she leaves the house) She didn't answer the cell either.
My mind starts to think she had a heart attack in her sleep. We start to rush to the facility Dad is in when I decided to ask the siblings on Facebook - does anyone have Mom? Baby sister answered, "I took Mom to see Dad" YAY Thank you. I'm on my way to see him too.
Not sure why my mind went to the darkest place first but it did. Thankfully since baby sister is 12 years younger, she is more addicted to FB. She does everything from her watch which is as strong a computer as any cell phone. I ask a question and get the answer within 60 seconds.
It is good when your darkest thoughts get turned around.
My mind starts to think she had a heart attack in her sleep. We start to rush to the facility Dad is in when I decided to ask the siblings on Facebook - does anyone have Mom? Baby sister answered, "I took Mom to see Dad" YAY Thank you. I'm on my way to see him too.
Not sure why my mind went to the darkest place first but it did. Thankfully since baby sister is 12 years younger, she is more addicted to FB. She does everything from her watch which is as strong a computer as any cell phone. I ask a question and get the answer within 60 seconds.
It is good when your darkest thoughts get turned around.
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