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One more pic of one beat pup. :love: She was too tired to ask to have her harness removed. Just ate dinner and crashed. She's even snoring. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Camping this weekend. We hiked Iron Mountain today. We had to do it separately because Harley, the dog, was already pooped out from a shorter hike, so hubby stayed with her while I hiked, then we switched. Beautiful hike, and I fell only twice! Nothing hurt, didn't even break skin. With all we hiked today, I logged five…

Oh dear, Kim. This time of year is very tense. My middle son fought wild land fires the past two seasons. He can't this season because he has a new job and hasn't been there long enough to take it off. He's finding it difficult to watch from the sidelines. All that is to say is that I have also got into a habit of tracking…

I hope you are doing well, Allie. I'm glad you are getting the care you need. Hugs to you, Debbie. Funny story for those of you who live in (or have lived in, or have visited) Oregon. I went to get gas today, and decided to use the "self-serve" since the other lines were busy. Do you know that I couldn't figure out where…

One bit of advice my mother gave me years ago, and I stress with my kids, shop on the outside of the store. Don't browse the aisles. Only go into the lanes when you have something very specific to get. I'm glad that the drug is working for you, Allie. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Hoping all goes well, Heather. You definitely need some relief. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Ha! Thanks for clarifying, I was totally visualizing you and your husband trying to put a sleeper sofa on the top of your car. The new floors are lovely. As are yours, Rebecca. Oncologist says we will talk at my next appointment. Building up my courage to ask for a reduction of the Kisqali to two a day, instead of three.…

I am speechless and still processing. My PET was completely clear. No metastatic disease indicated in any bone or organ. It did pick up that I was constipated, and that's a little embarrassing, but I'll take it. I know this means I get to go off Xgeva. I am hoping for a dose reduction of the Kisqali, I'm currently on a…

My mom had long term care insurance. It would have paid family $100 a day to care for her in her or our home, but we blew past all of that when she fell. In the US, it is five years from title change. One of my coworkers just reached there with his mom. She currently lives in a small house on their property, but there have…

Hugs to Beth and Annie especially. End of life details are so emotional anyway, even without the financial issues. I'm sorry you are navigating this for your parents. Take care of yourselves. Insurance approved a PET scan, the first in over two years. (We have been doing CT and Bone scans every six months.) It's scheduled…

So happy for you, Beth! Flea Willamette Valley OR

My basil keeps dying. Other herbs thrive, so I'm not sure what I keep doing wrong. Any suggestions from you gardeners out there? Debbie, how large is your yard and house? That's a lot of plants and cats. I have a meditation about mother's day which will have to wait. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Saw the Aurora last night. We drove out about 30 minutes north to a state park. Many others had the same idea. We got there at about 9:45 pm, too early. The sun was finally all the way down at about 10:15, and we waited. Having never seen them before, I was afraid we would miss it. But at about 11 pm, the sky started to…

Oh that Athena. I love her to pieces. She has no idea how many aunties she has from around the world! I love your idea of starting with a clean fridge, pantry, and refrigerator. I would love that. But my husband believes we need at least two weeks of food at all time. In his defense, he's from southern California and has…

Thank you, Barbie. I appreciate your faithfulness. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

I just read about this, Allie. I think this is what my sister was born with. It affected her *kitten*. She had corrective surgery shortly after birth. And she had scoliosis. It sounds like your grandchild has more of the other issues, but when I first started reading about, my heart stopped a little. I knew she had been…

For Machka -- because I know how you love to geek out! It's what I love most about you. :love: Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Flea's Chemo Playlist Gets my blood going and helps me feel ALIVE!! Flea Willamette Valley, OR

What a busy day today. I don't know where I found the energy, but I have been housecleaning, planting, sorting through pictures, more cleaning, plus, I got caught up on the church services I've missed (3!), so I'm caught up on the sermon series (I don't go in person because of my immune status), made a gf lasagna, (which…

Kelly -- I am so, so sorry for all you are trying to handle. Many hugs and much love are being sent your way. So much sadness. Flea Willamette Valley, OR

Annie -- check for a tripped GFCI outlet. It looks like a regular outlet with a red button on it. Push the button in and see if that works. A circuit may also be tripped in the fuse box. You can check to make sure they are all "on". Good luck! Flea Willamette Valley OR

We can buy it in Oregon, although I haven't. I am tempted to try to grow it. It would have to be in a pot and brought in during the winter, but it is very beautiful. What a deal you got, Debbie. Flea Willamette Valley OR

I say puh-kahn, Rita, with the stress on the second syllable. The lake looks inviting. So glad to hear from Katla. I miss her a lot and have been worried about her. Now if someone could track Karen down. I miss her very much, as well. I had more to say but my seasonal allergies are horrible today, and I can't think very…

Annie. That was a red flag to me, as well. If everything legally passes to her, she is under no obligation to share, especially if it's just a verbal agreement. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Oh Kim. I'm so sorry. That is one rough morning. Love you. Flea Willamette Valley OR

Happy eclipse day. I am one who is excited about it, even though it is cloudy here right now and we are only 15 to 20 percent eclipsed. Another won't pass on this continent for 20 years, so it is a big deal. We were in the path of totality in 2017. It was incredible. Watched from our back yard, so we didn't have to travel.…

Oh Rita. That is horrible. And to be immobile for so long with no one doing anything. I hate that for you. There should be an unspoken rule that if someone is sprawled out on the floor and can't respond to basic questions, EMS should be called immediately. We had a patio installed this weekend in what was quickly becoming…

I sign the closing documents for my mom's house in 10 minutes. The mobile notary is coming to my house for the signing. Nervous, for some reason. I'm working from home today. My skin is in some kind of flare mode, and it is unsightly and painful, but thankfully, not unbearably itchy. Tracey -- super cute hair cut. You look…

LOL In class one afternoon, I made some comment about how Cilantro was the worst tasting thing ever, and the class was divided. Half of the class, or more, were ready to defend it to the end; the other half agreed with me. It's funny how it is a food that is either an all or nothing thing. You either love it or hate it.…

Cilantro is of the devil. Hate it. It's so sneaky. That is all. :) Flea Willamette Valley OR