Sunday March 20 2022 Vernal Equinox

Tweety, BSN, RN · Mar 20, 2022

Good morning!

Joe, hope you have a good day. I was just looking at a recipe for shakshuka last night. I like it and because I don't eat eggs have put stuff like chickpeas, tofu and polenta in it. I've made it several times.

Dianah, good to hear the SSI workers are knowledgable and courteous. In these times of staff shortages that's a rarity.

Stars, hope the gypsies don't visit from all that activity. I found some steamed veggies I didn't know I had that I had to throw out. Hate that.

Ado, sounds like a relaxing evening. Hope you have a good day.

I also try to be faithful to writers I know. The book I just finished was the writer's second book. I have read one series of books that has 12 books. Most of the writers however have day jobs and aren't very prolific and publishing is an issue. Also, since the internet I read way less than I used to. Lately too I've been streaming at the gym watching shows or movies instead of reading like I do on the treadmill.

Seems like the increased dose of Trazadone isn't helping much as I continually have interrupted sleep, but not long periods of insomnia so that's good. I have about a six weeks supply and will finish it up. I am thinking it is lifting some depression and anxiety so I might stick with it anyway.

Not a lot going on today. Going to best friend's to watch House of Gucci. While I'm a huge Lady GaGa fan this movie doesn't interest me much.

nursej22, MSN, RN · Mar 20, 2022

Afternoon. We went to breakfast as usual at the little local diner. Dh came along too, but was pretty quiet. Yesterday we went to his mom's house to prune the trees, and afterwards he and she had an airing of grievances. His feelings seem to be hurt that she is moving to SIL's house because she didn't talk to him. But he avoids her calls and stopping in to see her. He is still b*** hurt about that, and then brought up stuff from the past that he won't let go of. And usually he just bottles all that stuff up until it boils over. He is still stewing about it. I have tried to get him to find someone to talk about it, but as always, he is right and everyone else is wrong. Anyway, I rode my bike down, and then took the long way home and had a good work out riding into the wind, uphill. Puff, puff. It's funny that I have no leg discomfort riding, but when I run, my hamstrings feel so tight!. I don't feel so woozy, but in doing some reading, if I don't take the full dose of the muscle relaxant, it won't do the full job of getting the muscles to relax. Anyway, I looked up some more stretches to release the piriformis. If it doesn't feel better in a few days, I will go back to my PCP. In the past he told me there is a sports doctor in the practice and maybe he can help.

Weather is overcast, and gusty. It is supposed to rain this afternoon. I need to get the rest of roses pruned, but its just too mucky in the yard. Maybe on my next day off, on Thursday.

No Stars In My Eyes · Mar 20, 2022

It's 4:30 PM and I am wondering when hubby will come rolling back in the driveway. The wedding was at 2 PM. Maybe he isn't dreading it all now that it is (almost?) over. The reception was to follow the wedding, but I don't know if hubby will stay for too long. Although, if he rode over to the venue w/ his SiL, he will be at someone's mercy to bring him back to his car at his dgt's house.

I did get some cleaning done; cleaned the worst of the kitchen floor, but sort of half-orificed; just enough to make it look a tad better. Swept the foyer. Not too much else. Cleaned up the dishes. Nannie and I had pot-pie and asparagus for supper last night. Not sure about tonight's supper, since I don't know whether to plan for or wait for hubby to get back.

Today I took Nannie out in her old Ford sedan. Had to pick up her Valsartan and more incontinence supplies; also needed milk, yogurt, and bread. Then got her favorite sandwich at SUBWAY -- Steak and cheese with spinach, black olives and tomato slices. She thanked me 3 - 4 times for taking her out....I don't mind, but really prefer to go on my own; however, I didn't want to leave her at home and then end up having some trouble out on the road or something. So, anyway, she just sat in the car. She didn't even fuss about putting on her lipstick or combing her hair before we left. It is something 'new' for her to not think about what others would think of her if they looked at her. She is quite free with her commentary about how OTHER people look, so I guess she must think they ALL are looking at and talking about her, the same way.

Have to go get Ozzie out of bed, and take him out to pee a dab; he hasn't been out since this AM.

68 degrees, with "VERY bright sun" (per Nannie) Still is pretty windy today, but y'know what, it's March, and I guess wind in March is to be expected.

Outta here for now....

Ado Annie, ASN, RN · Mar 20, 2022

Y'all are so energetic that I feel like a slouch. Made myself get out to church because the choir was planning to sing but one of our basses had to fill in a pulpit at another church so we didn't sing. It was a good service and sermon and I joined them for lunch then went to Walmart for catfood, incontinence supplies for Grandma, and a few incidentals. It is beautiful outside but expected to rain the next two days. Going to drag Twin B out for a walk with the dogs.

amoLucia · Mar 20, 2022

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No Stars In My Eyes · Mar 20, 2022

I called hubby around 5:45 PM, to see where he was, thinking he'd be driving home. He was with his younger grand-daughter, on their way back to his dgt's house. He didn't seem to think he would be coming home tonight. Of course, you never know, but he doesn't like to drive after dark anymore, so it is entirely possible he will stay up there another night. I hope he does! He NEEDS to stay away, IMHO. But, then sometimes he'll say one thing and do another, so if he were to show up tonight after all, I wouldn't be surprised. There have been more than a few times that I have craved time to myself, and been happily anticipating it, only to have him change his mind, and I had to not show how disappointed I felt.

Nannie keeps saying what a good day it has been for her. For me, too. The home atmosphere lacking hubby's tension(s) that he has been carrying around for WEEKS, is....quiet! Not tense! Nice! He has been dragging around his own albatross for quite a long time now, and although I completely understand, I DO get tired of dealing with his brooding.

Found a package in the freezer of some Stouffer's stuffed, baked potato with cheese sauce and scallions, cooked up some chopped spinach and put salt/pepper/butter/ and a little lemon juice, and Nannie is happily chowing down, saying it is delicious. Since we had 6" subs at 3 PM, I'm not even close to hungry, but Nannie can eat any time. I'll have some Panera soup later and add the leftover spinach to it.

Toodles.

Editorial Team / Admin · Mar 21, 2022

Hello all.

We got some household chores done and then drove up to Hesperia to meet J and E for lunch, and to deliver my guitar to J. And so begins the saga of the Great Guitar Refurbishment. ?

I have a few more things to do here at home, then will settle in for the night.

nursej22, what a great workout you had today! Sad that your dh is letting his brain unsettle him, with his mulling over thoughts. Good there is a Plan B, that of going to the sports doctor in your PMD's practice.

No Stars, glad you (and Nannie!) had a good day, and you and dh are getting a break from each other. Hope he stays tonight, at least, before heading home.

Have a good evening!