While I pledged to write my blog every Wednesday, somehow, Wednesday morphed into Thursday and here we are. Welcome to Thursday Thoughts where Wednesday's words come to life. It has been a week! Recovering from my foot surgery has been hideous. Oddly enough, my foot...
Last week, I was in the mindset of preparing for the surgery on my imperfect foot. The realization is that you can't truly prepare because you must expect the unexpected. Despite my thoughts on being ready, I was met with additional work on my foot that wasn't on the...
My parents were the poster children for maintaining their cars to last for years. Regular oil changes, careful maintenance and above all, shelter from the elements via a garage. I am that car today. As I age, I am aware that my parts are starting to wear. Parts are...
We have an overwhelming gang presence in our neighborhood. This particular group is relentless in their invasion of our home. Their presence is silent, but when they are discovered, the insanity is palpable. I don't want to seem overly dramatic, but we are talking...
It is apparent that the art of packing for an extended vacation is a bit like preparing for an exam. I create a list of various items that we are taking. Then, with lots of overthinking, I begin the daunting...
Last week, I ventured into my annual, of what I like refer to as, the oil change and tire rotation. This is what typical women call an OBGYN yearly visit. I just like to spin it into something else. Makes the whole event less awkward. My belief is if you can make...
Hi! My name is Allison and I'm recovering from the effects of impulsive decision making. I apologize for springing this upon you. I am sure that you are shocked. After all, if you have followed my blogs, you already know how sane and well-adjusted I am. Just kidding....
Happy Valentine's Day or, if you live with me, you got a resounding "Happy Thanksgiving". Yes, my spouse chuckled at my greeting. I would love to say that the intent was garnered in gratitude, but I had yet to have my caffeine and honestly, I am not a fan of the...
My health journey has made me keenly aware of action that needs to be taken. Why am I 55 with my days filled with doctor's waiting rooms? Why is my traitorous body rebelling? I don't recall my body filing a formal complaint. Or, it is possible that this constant...
I'm sure that many of you can relate to my current predicament. You have a situation that needs an expert, but the experts have no idea, so they experiment. New meds. New training methods. In case, you are confused, I am talking about Tiny Dancer aka Myla. In the ten...
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