My mom was 1 of 13, and raised in a poor family where it was necessary to grow and preserve your own food. As a result my summer memories are of helping to harvest, wash, peel, sterilize Mason jars and preserve. Oddly as a young teen I enjoyed this. …
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Parallel Bars of the non-Olympic Variety
Yesterday Al took 8 steps in the parallel bars. He is doing amazing with his balance, during standing. His sitting balance is very good. Unfortunately I missed his milestone because I was discussing him with his covering physician. (Continued…)
Care And Feeding Of The Ford Lehman Diesel
The time is finally growing short for our departure on our next great adventure. Since we sold our dear friend Sea Trek, our Mariner 40 ketch, we have been preparing Beach House for our Bahamas/Great Loop adventure. The first thing we did was join the …
It Takes a Village….
The last few days have been a struggle and I didn’t know quite how to blog about it. Al has been in a serious funk. He has been feeling pretty hopeless. This morning when I arrived he just really wanted to go back to bed and his whole posture was …
Beauty
My Hibiscus is loving the weather. It has been a steady stream of blooms all summer. When the sun gets around the building I enjoy some time out on my balcony. It is peaceful and I have a fabulous east facing view. (Continued…)
GLEE
Yesterday was a great day. I got to the market and do some groceries, the first time in over a month. I got delivered to SMOL for a visit. Then I got picked up and came home and actually prepared a meal for my friend Deborah G. and me. She made a f…
Smarter than a 5th Grader
While Al navigates new skills at SMOL, I am learning all kinds of new computer skills here alone. I relied on him heavily for all my computer trouble-shooting. With out him at my service I am being forced to figure out things for myself. I’m feeling…
Hospital Knitting
I started these leg warmers the day before Al’s surgery and finished them July 31st. They were a great hospital project. Not difficult, just something to keep my mind busy. I love the yarn which is a combination of merino paired with a lace weight…
50/50 Cookies
As a thank you to the staff on Kidd 7 at KGH I made some cookies (50/50, meaning 50 % chocolate 50% dough) which I took over fresh for the shift change this morning. Everyone was asking how Al was transitioning. Al is making the change and adjusting…
Midseason Maintenance Can Increase the Life of Your Boat
You have been told over and over that pre-season maintenance and service will ensure a trouble-free boating season. But will it really? A safe and happy boating season is a combination of preparation and prevention. It’s so easy to hit the water as oft…
