I want to begin by stating that Dr. R. Wilson, my family doctor, retired today. And although I was given lots of written notice of his retirement, I have not been able to get another doctor here in White Rock. But I am not complaining. There are many provinces in Canada with the same problem… Continue reading Is There A Doctor In The House?
Now I Know…
I Now Know… That the Covid19 pandemic created a new market for the manufacturers of plastic dividers for social distancing. That many stores now offer a store pickup option. You order online and then drive to the store to pick up the item(s). There is no need to walk through the store looking for the… Continue reading Now I Know…
Another POETS Acronym
Regular readers of this site are already familiar with my original POETS acronym story – Piss On Everything Tomorrow’s Saturday! It was something to remember on Fridays – especially the Fridays that were not going well. Essentially, it gave hope that tomorrow will be a better day. But today, my Holly Golightly gave a new… Continue reading Another POETS Acronym
Holly’s Boo Boo
Although it was not Friday the 13th, it sure felt like it was. It used to be that Friday was a cause for celebration because it signaled the beginning of the weekend. And kids going to school and their working parents all look forward to the best workday of the week. But after you retire,… Continue reading Holly’s Boo Boo
A Musical Interlude
Regular readers of this blog know how much I love music – and the love affair keeps growing! And due to yesterday’s rainy weather – I decided to watch a documentary about one of my favorite bands of all time – The Band. Their songs are all classics to baby boomers – and several of… Continue reading A Musical Interlude
Under the Knife
It was after I woke up at 5:30 AM on Thursday and let Holly outside to do her business – that I felt the sharp pangs of withdrawal. Not the type of withdrawal associated with heroin or other drugs. My addiction is coffee. I usually have two large cups of coffee each morning, and that… Continue reading Under the Knife
One more sleep…
I was watching a television special on Marvin Gaye. In the ’60s, he was my favorite singer. It seemed every singer I liked in those days died too young. Favorites included Marvin Gaye, Janis Joplin, Jim Croce, Jimi Hendrix, Patsy Cline, Sam Cooke, Jim Morrison, Bobby Darin, and Cass Elliott. I used to think that… Continue reading One more sleep…
In Isolation
On Sunday morning, I drove to a Covid 19 test facility to get tested for the virus. It is a pre-op requirement that had to be done before my surgery, scheduled for this Thursday. Although I have had several operations during my lifetime – the last was when I had my gall bladder removed in… Continue reading In Isolation
A Sad Face
Normally, I have no problem finding something to muse and write about, but only if I think my readers would find it interesting. And although my life is far from being boring or uneventful – I have not felt much like writing. But yesterday, I did something I have never done before in my life. And… Continue reading A Sad Face
Want, Wanted, and Wanting
There are three wants in life: want wanted and wanting. But you already knew that – so let me explain why I am writing a post about them. Want When you need something – it is a want. It does not matter what it costs, and it does not matter if you can afford to buy it… Continue reading Want, Wanted, and Wanting