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#180
Day 180
Hands Up
Another clear scan! NDC! Next one in six months. Jim said to Dr. Bartlett, "But we're not doing handstands yet, right?" He said with a smile,...
#179
Day 179
Strawberry Days 5K
At 6 pm I was flat on my back on the floor of my closet with not an ounce of energy left. I had a whopping 19,000 steps already log...
#178
Day 178
A Little "Pop" of Color
In 2014 a decorator told me I needed some color in the Living and Dining room. I loved the idea, but I let it percolate for th...
#177
Day 177
Dinner Around the Campfire
Every Monday, Linda and Hank host a covered-dish dinner. Sometimes there is a theme. Today was the first we attended and it...
#176
Day 176
Evening Lake View
Bobbie is still struggling with her back so we brought dinner to her and Bob. It was a perfect day for my homemade Vegetable soup si...
#175
Day 175
LL Social Club Poker Run
Debbie and Joe P, Dione, and Jim and I were in charge of the first of five challenge activities. Over 100 LL residents riding...
#174
Day 174
Shopping in Erie PA
Although shopping is rarely appealing to me, I didn't want to miss the chance to spend time with Barb and Pat since it had been aw...
#173
Day 173
Planning Scan
My appointment with Dr. Engh the neurosurgeon and Dr. Burton the radiologist went well. They still feel the best course of action is rad...
#172
Day 172
To Brighten Your Day
I felt undeserving, but visits from friends, greeting cards, and treats were so appreciated in the days following my release from...
#171
Day 171
Magic Goggles
Amazing medical technology for spotting runaway ear canal crystals. I could not see out, but the therapist could see my eyeballs on the...
#170
Day 170
Green Goodness
Doug and Linda invited us for flatbread and dessert. I was excited to make the salads! All of the greens came from my garden --- butter...
#169
Day 169
Greetings and Salutations
I have the best of intensions for getting cards in the mail in a timely manner. Don't know why it's so difficult for me to j...
#168
Day 168
"LEMONADE FOR SALE"
As I was driving out of the lake, I saw a familiar summertime sight - The Lemonade Stand! Even before I knew it was Connie's grand...
#167
Day 167
Happy Father's Day
Katie had a great idea. Since we were watching Owen during the day, we would meet the Russo's at Toscsno's in Southpointe for an ea...
#166
Day 166
Theme Desserts
Flag Day was the theme for Brenda's GEMS get together. Everyone was glad to see me and I was VERY glad to be seen! #thursday #afternoon...
#165
Day 165
Goodwill Store Opening in Cranberry
Katie is the Retail Marketing Manager for Goodwill of Soutwestern PA and North Central WV. I was so happy I was ab...
#164
Day 164
Look Up Down Left Right
Jim drove me to the Vestibular Rehabilitation Center in Cranberry. Claire determined, with the use of magic goggles, that I no...
#163
Day 163
Movie Monday
In my recliner is how I spent my day. Not dizzy at all when I look straight ahead. #indoors #afternoon #house #monday #home #table #peopl...
#162
Day 162
The Perfect Omelet
Ryan came to visit and I was treated to my favorite breakfast. Before and after that, Debby brought Wedding soup; Bobbie, sweet rol...
#161
Day 161
Cure For Vertigo
As directed I took one pill, and was to take three a day for up to 14 days for dizziness. That one pill knocked me out for 18 hours....
#160
Day 160
Sharp and Smart!
I received great news from these two UPMC neurosurgeons! Yes, I have a benign tumor, however I WILL NOT need brain surgery to remove...
#159
Day 159
New EMT Friends
In the morning the neurologist said a BENIGN brain tumor at the base of my cerebellum was causing the vertigo. I would need BRAIN SURG...
#158
Day 158
EMERGENCY
At 7 am I was jolted awake and started screaming because the hotel room was spinning out of control. After several minutes, the spinning sto...
#157
Day 157
Mickey Gannon's
We traveled to Scranton for the viewing of Jim's "Aunt" Shirley. She had five daughters and one son and was beloved by all. Afterwards...