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Retirement seems to have been busy lately. I have been reading along. Allie- I think everyone has given pretty good advice. You and Carla both seem to be in interesting situations. Mo - paid my way through three degrees-my mother was unable to help. Granted, I had teaching assistantships for Masters and Ph.D. but I paid…

Hello all: Can't believe how far behind I am-moving and unpacking and getting used to new place is time consuming! It is going well. I can confirm at the 3:00 happy hours they have no trouble having a couple of drinks! Getting used used to some of the personalities here. Have met a couple of people who I think may become…

Heather -so sorry to hear of the fires near your DIL. Lisa is correct, we don't get updates on things like that in other countries-or at least not many updates. Rebecca - hope you get your digestive system on track. I hope some of the side effects aren't permanent. Will you have to keep taking the medicine to maintain…

Sitting in new digs. Lucy and I came over yesterday. She is slowly getting acclimated to it, I think. She spent night sleeping on my bed. I ordered a stair/ramp item for her (she can't make jump to bed). I can also move it so she can get on window sill to checkout whatever is happening outside. She has found her food and…

Thanks for the condolences for Zombu. Looking bak over the past month or so there had been some signs of something off-not jumping up on the bed (she slept there every. night), not eating as much, some strange meowing going on. That said, I don't think her pain was great. Luckily she and Lucy weren't really a mated pair so…

Thank you all for you good thoughts regarding Zombu. We went to the vet and she is at peace now. Vet determine she had tumor on left side of head (I thought her right looked strange and sunken but that was because of the swelling in the right. She had lost nearly a pound since she had been there two weeks ago. Vet outlined…

Machka - Yes-I read about diabetes and that may be it. I am encouraged she is eating and drinking. I'm not sure at her advanced age (16) what treatments I would put her through. First step though is to call vet office at 8 am here and push for visit today. Don't want to move her to Columbus tomorrow without know what is…

Good morning: Looks like I have to deal with a cat issue today. I had noticed a couple of places where one of them was urinating on the floor. Lucy (my torti) has been know to urinate on papers on the floor but this was unusual. Zombu (gray with Siamese in her) was hiding much of yesterday, but since family was around and…

Made it through last two days of work. The party I did not want was really very niche and thoughtful. I realized that some people needed the opportunity to say goodbye. Received many thoughtful gifts. More flowers than I needed! Have to tidy them up (and the gifts). Two brothers and their wives coming over today. One SIL…

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Good morning all: Next to last day at work. They are having a reception for me this pm-not sure how I feel about it, I really didn't want one. I will go and be pleasant. DS and DDIL are coming-don't know if we will be graced with Miss Luna's presence or not-she will liven up the event. Am going in tomorrow to finish what I…

Lanette - I am retiring with nearly 37 years of service, there's nothing for me to buy! The deferred comp deposit is to take some of the immediate sting out of taxes. I only signed up a few months ago so I could do that. Since OPERS has a decent pension plan we didn't take extra out of that and DH took max out for his…

Started this post earlier and I discovered I had not sent it! Just spent time picking out some bath towels and laundry basket and such. Some work colleagues gave me an Amazon gift card and I thought those would bring a good use for the card. Need to get laundry started here (slow day today-UTI). I am going to pack most of…

Getting ready to go into work for my last Friday! I may still do some clean up and work Thursday (last day). But I don't mind because I start long weekends! I am going to take some clothes and stuff over Sunday. Want to get litter boxes and cat stuff set up so ready when I bring them into the house (pen to do that on…

Good morning! Spent night in new apartment last night. Came over to Columbus and helped set up for a conference since I didn't get to help with big spring conference due to surgery. Two friends met me here andIgave them the tour. They brought me some lovely house warming gifts, toured the place. They confirmed my choice.…

Very busy few days. Saturday evening we had a tornado in my neighborhood. just a couple of blocks or so area. Rated as EF1 (100 mile an hour winds). I was actually asleep when it happened-woke up when power went out and I head a loud thunk (I now believe that was the decking from my neighbor's roof doing somersaults over…

I've been reading along but not chatting much. Truthfully, winding down at work and getting ready to move are wearing me out. While there was really no rush for the move, I used the move-in date to cement my retirement date(so I wouldn't just keep dragging on). I do feel myself relaxing a bit more everyday. My new…

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Flea - I love stable tests! Busy at work. Find myself getting short about many things. Think it is fatigue, a. bit of sadness, and a recognition that maybe I can react more like a human than the boss. It all combines to tell me it is time! Got MRI and liver ultrasound scheduled finally. I had called them week after…

Allie- glad you are having a happy day! And I agree- let's just keep on truckin! Deb - Peace for you and your DH as you walk through this complicated healing. Lots of other thoughts I have had this past few days as I have been reading. Will be glad when I don't feels rushed for time. I am getting things lined upper the…

Beth - great job on bathroom! Margaret - I agree we have control over somethings. Flea - my mother in her 80's did well with chemo for a couple of years. Like you two days after she would feel fatigued. After a couple of years it lost its effectiveness for her. Her docs were willing to keep trying but one day she said "You…

MRIs don't bother me much-I focus on the fact that they will (hopefully) get information needed to help me. At Ohio State they have"o[en" Mri-there is a windowing the top of the tube and you can see ceiling and picture they have there-that's not bad at all. I can open my eyes there. Closed Mri I close my eyes before moving…

I now have the keys to my apartment! I cn go there anytime I wish (however, need to finish work and get stuff moved out!). I have purchased love seat, recliner, dresser, entertainment bureau-so major purchases are done. Ordered bath rug, shower curtain, and velcro attached curtain for backdoor. (Windows have blinds-will…

Good evening all: I have been reading along but haven't felt like commenting alot. Pip - thinking of you and Kirby. Thank you so much for sharing Yogi with us-he is a special dog Debbie - I'm sure things are difficult for your DH right now. It is not uncommon for us to wonder if things could've been different. It seems he…

Kim - so good to hear your progress. Annie - it is good to read your activities and see "Yay" I always smile! Got ct scan of neck and chest yesterday (they had been scheduled prior to surgery. Doc wanted to go ahead and get them as part of checking out success of surgery. Had blood work for tumor marker taken today. Should…

Annie - welcome back! Carla- the cards look nice. That's never been my cup of tea, but I have several friends who love it. Rebecca - I know this is not the same as your son, but I have a grand nephew who is autistic - didn't get potty trained until almost ten, very few verbal expressions, very little eye contact. Niece…

Pip- you are welcome. I have a former staff member who I watched struggle to get her diagnosis (they were writing everything of to her begin menopausal and female. She is a good example of perseverance and after getting the diagnosis she has researched thoroughly and does the things that can help. She's a great example of…

Been lazy this morning. Back woke me up very early again and I ended up dozing for a couple of hours in chair. Ready to tackle some stuff for a bit now. Lisa -thanks for Kim updates. I can understand your hesitancy to travel. Hope you get that part of your life back. Kylia - glad GD accident wasn't worse. And you can keep…

Lisa - Thanks for Kim update. I find it amazing they can remove a brain tumor today and and send you home tomorrow. Good to hear house mate is going to help her. Regarding weather and headaches-I have noticed my arthritis will act up before the weather says it will (like the day before). Rita - glad you had good trip-you…

Lanette - the meeting notice made me laugh! I have shared it with several people!I also have been think of Julie (bananas and oranges) in France. Have sent a couple of messages but no reply. Lisa - glad you are rebounding. Heather - love the door color. Barbie - I have thought about the adjustable bed in terms of breathing…