When it rains it pours it seems around here. The last couple of weeks I have been swamped dealing with a kidney infection that my mother managed to get. One that started out as a simple UTI, which the doctor treated and we thought had passed. However, at her age and with her medical issues…
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Life Lately – April 2025 Month in Review
Spring has officially arrived at Shady Pines, and with it comes a mix of warm breezes, blooming flowers, and enough pollen to coat every surface like an unwanted dusting of powdered sugar. The birds are chirping, the squirrels are up to their usual nonsense, and Ma and Uncle R have fully emerged from their winter…
Friday Conversations – April 25, 2024
Easter came and went, and with it, another memorable family gathering—one filled with laughter, good intentions, and one very stubborn ham. You’d think by now, I’d have Easter dinner down to a science. After all, I’ve tackled everything from burnt biscuits to mashed potatoes that could double as cement, but this year? This year, I…
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