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I’m exhaustelated.

We met a mason at our farm to do some stone work. Really good guy - we’ve worked with him in the past. Right offa the boat from Ireland.

I was supposed to see my daughters volleyball team that she’s coaching but their games were all early and an hour away.

Then it was cleaning up the farmyard, splitting firewood. I got in 19,600 steps so far today.

I’m beat.


I have an Irish immigrant ancestor who worked stone. Built railroad bridges, so the story goes.
 
Good morning early risers!

In had an erratic sleep as kept thinking about medical doctors and well meaning but intrusive know it alls. I should know better that they aren’t worth my time.

I plan on brunch with my companion lady and then a nice walk in the park as it warms into the 50s.

I will be looking for a good and caring primary care physician. Mine was good for most of the 20 years I had him but now he is closing in on retirement and missing things. It’s both irritating and sad.

Wish me luck.

And have a good day.
Check with your local hospitals for recommendations. Also ask friends and family in the area. Don't be afraid to leave a provider if you don't click. And, as always, I'm here for you! 🫂🫂
 
That is a form of child abuse, methinks. There is a line between encouraging kids to try stuff and teaching them about other things, and making them eat stuff they loathe.
It absolutely is child abuse! I vowed I would never do that to any child of mine. Unfortunately, I wasn't lucky enough to have any. So, I became a dog mom. Even with my dogs, if they refused a certain food, I would take it up and try something else. My mom's feeling was "If they get hungry enough, they'll eat it." 🤬
 
My mom was a good cook. She was also controlling and a narcissist. She thought if she decreed something, it should happen.
Good cook helps. The rest sounds frustrating.
My parents were often open to listen... didn't always change their decision, but allowed both sides to have a better understanding overall.
Check with your local hospitals for recommendations. Also ask friends and family in the area. Don't be afraid to leave a provider if you don't click. And, as always, I'm here for you! 🫂🫂
Wise words. Personal reccos mean a lot to me.
I have "fired" (i.e. changed providers) many providers over the years. Some just not a good fit and others? I'll just say they weren't up to my standards and leave it at that.
 
I did. They convened without warning and were unanimous.


The good news is, we were still new to one another then and they didn't hold it against me.


I remember that some times, Calypso would put the bridge of his nose (a very long thing) against my body and then rub it up and down against me. I suspected that it itched and it was how he scratched. It was kinda funny.
Wonderful memory! I bet it felt like a massage to you!
 
My wife has complained about this for years. She’s an outdoor worker and even women jeans and women’s Carharts have smaller pockets.

Then this topic came up with my daughter last night over dinner! WTH? My daughter described it as a women’s pants designer conspiracy.

And big purse! (She’s got a good sense of humor!)

Someone PLEASE make women’s pants w larger pockets! 😂
It's true! I've seen pockets into pants before. Now, I just don't buy them. Sometimes I buy men's pants. They ALWAYS have pockets. Unfortunately, I haven't found any men's yoga pants I like. 😄😄
 
Don’t worry, I keep detailed notes. She been with the agency for over 35 years and knows exactly how the game is played.

Thanks for listening. I just had to get my frustrations off my chest.

Frankly, if I could afford it, I’d retire now and walk away. I’m eligible, but if I punch out before I’m 62 I lose 5% if my retirement per year that I’m under 62. In other words that’s about $500 a month - over the course of the rest of my life. Sorry, nobody’s driving me away for $500 a month.
And you shouldn't let anyone drive you away!
 
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