The flip side of old photos are the reminders of what we don’t carry forward. Those experiences that are formative, important, and worth honoring for what they taught us—but may not remind us of our best selves.
We have spent much of the day going through family photos. We would like to set up part of our home to honor our ancestors—those who have gone before us. I feel blessed to have some of the photos and mementos that I have. And it is lovely to feel that I’m part of a long story.
A long preamble, but the gold is at the end. Both clever and powerful.
Giving my health insurance a workout these last few weeks. Most tests returning good or normal results. One more big test, Monday and an annual eye-exam Wednesday. Hoping things will taper after this, but happy today’s exam was normal.
Hail Coffee, full of cream!
Caffeine is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst beverages, and blessed is the result of thy consumption, wakefulness.
Holy coffee, color of mud, be there for us workers, now at the hour of our commute.
Ramen
Started today with a bang. And an expletive. That was me falling on the stairs
It’s an old microwave but it still warms my heart. The first button is for making popcorn 🍿
Danse Macabre par Saint-Saëns
Status: tricked and treated
Friday began a bit of an odyssey to discover that I have a massive sinus infection. The kind that has been wreaking havoc on my sense of balance and my hearing in one ear.
2 ER visits and two primary care visits later, I have the right meds that will allow me to sit upright and participate in family life and running a house.
I cannot express enough gratitude for the health care professionals who helped, and for the science behind the menu of medications that are helping me right now.