My Daily Blog

 Two nights ago, Bill developed a cough which has kept him up all night. What a bummer.  We are coping as best we can, but it's been difficult.  Yesterday Bill really had had no appetite but today we went out to MacDonalds to pick up lunch.  Then we FaceTimed with Aggie and caught up with the tree of them.  I'm doing our blog now.  What a mess it is to have to deal with this.  I don't know what we will have fordin er.  

 I got to eat out again today.  First I went to Star and got 4 things of  soda and a few other foodstuffs.  Then Bill took Jessi to Bart, and then we had a long walk.  After we went to Metro in Lafayette, and I had A Thai Chicken curry salad and iced tea.  Then I returned home and watched a movie.  Then I took a shower and now I'm writing my blog.  Bill is going to give us either BLTs for dinner or the last dinner we have.  Then we will watch another episode of Shadland.  We don't know if we like it yet, but we're going to give it another shot.

 I discovered today that I couldn't log  into my blog because I had the caps lock on.  We tried this morning to test negative and it did not work, but when we checked with the advice nurse she told us not to worry about it because our virus' were just testing positive but we were no longer contadious.  So we went out to lunch and then Bill took me to Mrs. Dalloways to get some new books.  I came home with nine books and now I am all set.  Tomorrow we are possibly going out to lunch again.  On Monday we will go to the Botanical Gardens with the kids.  Tuesday maybe we will do the tests again.  What  relief to learn we can go out in the world again.

 Today we took a full walk, for a change, then went together for lunch at Wendy's and brought it home.  Then we watched1 a movie together for  a change, and then put away the laundry we'd done in the morning.  I am hoping we get our tests by tomorrow so Jessi and can help us do them properly.  We hope that soon we will test negative.  But who knows?  Not us

 I. am Blogging again.  Jessi brought over groceries this morning, and then took the car for the day, sash has to pick up the boys in the afternoon and Scott is in Mountain View.  We had lunch, after she came and now I am blogging and then will go for another walk.  A short one.  I am dying to get out again.  I hopetto make my way up to the top of the Uplands and then down.  It is less nice today but still good for walking.  I hope we feel good tonight while we watch T.V.  

 Today I took a test from Sharon, and it was positive, so I'm still not out of the woods yet.  Bill and I are both very discouraged.  We have no money, no ability to really get out or away.  That' is my only news and we are very discouraged.  I am trying to be upbeat, but it's almost impossible.  

 Today I took my time with the Sunday comics, then did my excercises and went for a small walk.  After lunch I watched a movie, not too bad and now I'm writing in my blog.  I can't wait to to be done with the blog so I can rest for a while.  I love blogging, but my Covid makes it hard to really give it my best shot.  I want to return to my PreCovid conditions but not yet.  I want to write Amy and tell her what I'm up to, but I keep putting it off.  I may see if Deb and I can walk tomorrow.  That will be good if I can.  Also I will Text Marianne for next week.  

 I am happy that today  Bill and I got lunch At MacDonalds, without seeing them inside.   We had Burgers and fries and unsweetened  iced  tea.  Now I'm writing my blog and thinking about what we can have for dinner.  Yep. That's what I am resolved to do, since there is no fun to be had outside.  I really liked this movie I saw today:  The Christmas Angel.  The two characters were engaging.  What can I say?  Of such little things my days are made.

 I have avoided my blog for this week because I came down with Covid Monday night.  I'm getting better, and today I feel able to resume my blog.  I have nothing to report, as I am home reading or watching T.V.  and not really talking to anyone else.  Of course Bill got Covid was well, but he is taking Paxlovid, so is feeling better since last night.  Bless her heart, Jessi has been a life saver:  buying us groceries, bringing us the Paxlovid and seeing Bill take the Covid test outside yesterday.  I hope she and the boys don't get Covid.  They deserve a break.  I talked to my friend Sharon this morning for an hour, which helped.  I may try some other people later.  I am walking a bit to keep up my strength.   I'm glad Bill is getting better with the Paxlovid.  I will do a test soon to see if I am still contagious. 

 We had a great time yesterday and we went with Scott and Wesley to a East Bay Vivarium talk at the Oakland Library and saw Lizards, turtles, tortoises, a monotor lizard and spiders, frogs and other wonderful animals. Then Jessi and lewis picked us up and  we had lunch out, then later we separated for dinner.  Today we went to the Oakland Zoo, and had a grand time. and we are going back over there around five for dinner.  Scott is cooking steaks.  Riyad couldn't see us because he has been sick, but we did have a call with Nate and Auggie.  We will call John and Oftelia soon.  Bill has been having a very nice couple of days.  I bought him a  gardening book on Berkeley campus trees.  

I had another good day, with my getting my walk, my exercises, and when Bill got home,, I finished our laundry.  Then Bill and I went to Rockridge Cafe for lunch, then I watched a movie, and now I am writing my blog.  I was glad to get to the Cafe, even though it was hard on Bill.  Now I am looking forward to our pizza with dinner and a movie tonight.  I don't really care what we watch.  I like to think of it as an adventure.  I love the groceries I got at Star today:  a tea, a pizza, fruits, vegetables and some extra stuff.  All good for me and happy making.

  Today I went with Jessi to Costco to get pads and Kleenex and when we returned home; we talked again about this coming weekend, when Nora, Riyad and Nikolai are coming for Father's Day.  Then Bill and I went to the Lafayette reservoir and afterwards had lunch at Metro, in Lafayette.  Then I watched a movie when we returned and now I am writing this blog.  I feel good to be writing and sharing good feelings about my life.  Today I am very happy.

 Today was a hard day, but both appointments turned out fine.  The dermatologist said nothing looked suspicious so I'm fine except I will do a procedure in August that will make me better about my keratoses.  And the infusion  was fine, except it is a bit nerve wracking. Then we went to Barney's and had a good lunch, then I watched a movie.  This evening we had cheese sandwiches and watched two episodes of the Mallorca Files. I'm going to sign-off now. I have no appointments tomorrow, thank god.

Today we went for a walk before it got too hot, and then went to lunch at the Rockridge Cafe.  I had a BLT and fries.  Now I will watch a movie and then we will do dinner and see more of the Malloca Files.  I'm worried about tomorrow when I have the Dermatologist and then the Aclasta Infusion a couple of hours later.  I will have to get up early and be prepared to be there at 9:00 sharp.  Not my cup of tea.   Oh well, It cannot be helped.

 I did not write yesterday because we had a big day with doing Bill's last concert and going out with Jessi, Scott and the kids after.  The boys stayed until the first half was over, but they were done, so Scott took them to the Canpanile Tower and looked around.  They were able to go up in the tower and see the falcons as well.  Then a squirrel chased them around.  Jessi and I watched the second half in peace.   I think the first piece  was better.  It was in Hebrew, and many people appreciated it.  The two singers were fantastic.  Then we stopped by our house so Bill could change, and then we had pizza that Jessi ordered.  It was good.  The boys finally got their ice cream for desert.  Today Deb and I took a walk and then Bill is driving me to Marianne's for a lunch in honor of Pia.  She's leaving for a year in Switzerland.  Then Bill and I will have dinner here and relax.  I'm feeling better and liking wh...

 I forgot to do my blog yesterday.  I feel better today, and I want to blog again.  Yesterday I was not too happy with myself.  Today Bill and I took a walk and had lunch and watched a movie.  Then I watched one about Africa.  It was interesting.  I then folded all the clothes and did other things.  Tomorrow Scott, Jessi and the boys are going to go to the final concert with us and then they are having dinner at their house after.  If they don't make it, they can leave early and I will ride back with Bill to their house.  I have a luncheon at Marianne's on Monday, and on Wednesday I have my dermatologist appointment and also an infusion for my bones to be stronger.  Then Thursday I speak to my therapist.  So I have lots going on, and hope this settles my mood.  What a mess I can be, that's for sure.

 I had a badish experience this morning when I went to the dentist.  I. have to have a crown replaced.  I hope it's not too painful and unpleasant.  I guess I will work it out.  But I wish It hadn't happened.  Now I have to wait to get an appointment.  Otherwise I'm okay.  I have to figure out what to do this summer that isn't so involved with pain and destruction.  I hope I can find my happiness again.  I love my life most of time. Now I need to make that feel right, right now.  Bill is watering the plants right now and I am struggling to come back from the dentist.  She wouldn't tell me anything that wasn't true, so I know my crown needs replacing.  I hope the rest of our afternoon  goes better and I can think about good things instead of bad.  What a mess I make of my life at times.

 Today we went to the post office to mail packages to John and Nate, and send the postcards out. Then we went to the bank and got money out for the cleaners tomorrow.  Then we did an early lunch at the Rockridge Cafe.  This afternoon we watched a movie about Love in Paradise.  About Fiji, no less.  Then I talked to Sharon for an hour about various things, and now I'm going to be alone after an early dinner because Bill has another rehearsal tonight.  I am struggling with wanting to do more and also do less.  I suppose I will feel better after next week, when our lives are more normal after all the concerts.  I hope Jessi, Scott and the kids can come to part of the Sunday concert to see Bill.  We will see.

 Today we went to Trader Joe's after breakfast and then we went for a short walk, but it was hot out so we cut it short and then went to MacDonaldd's for lunch.  Then we watched the end of our movie last night and then I saw aa great film about Christmas that was so much more than I bargained for.  It was really sweet and full of heart.  Now I'm blogging and then Bill and I are going to play scrabble.  I always lose, but that's okay.  Today I hope to print out my cards for Father's Day and also chose the two presents for Nate and John for their birthdays.  I'll do this after scrabble.  I love sending cards to my friends.  Dennis, Scott, John, Nate, Riyad, and others.  I know I make them happy.  So that's my plan for today.

 June 4, 2024. Well, last night we finished the Dangerous Detective series.  It was great-well written and fun, but I guess viewers stopped watching, so it was cancelled.  I kind of see why.  The wife got the last laugh and I had trouble with her all along, so it was a change in the wrong direction for some of us.  no one ever explained why she'd been so man crazy before, and I had trouble believing she'd changed.  I guess I like my heroines at least understandable.  She wasn't.  We never got any back story for her.  Ah, well, it was fun to watch while it lasted.  Tonight it will probably be 'Wallander' or the 'Mallorca  Files'.  Bill has rehearsal, which will probably be until at least ten or more, so I'm on my own.  We are going a walk soon, and then probably lunch at home and dinner as well.  I am wondering what the day will bring.  I hope some fun times.

 The Women's Group went great.  There were only four of us, but we talked about our challenges and issues that are affecting us and felt better when we shared our information.  We decided to meet once is August before we get back together in September.  We also felt that however many are there, it's worth our effort to get together.  Afterwards, Bill and I ate at the Rockridge Cafe.  I had a bLT and fries and Bill had a club sandwich and curly fries.  Then we watched "Oblivion", which we both felt was really well done.  Now we will have a dinner and watch two The last Detective movies before bed.  What a lazy day?  No exercises, no walking.  A real day off.

 Today we went for a walk after breakfast and now I can blog.  We watched two episodes of the last detective.  We are almost done with that series and will have to choose a new series soon.  I like this series because it has so much humor and especially for the contact between the detective and his comedic friend who is so funny and original.  I'm happy that tomorrow is my Women's Group, even though two people will be missing.  And I am happy that I can be thinking about what to do next week when Bill had so many reversals and concerts.  I will have to think up new ways of passing my time.