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11/2/2021 Update

By pwsadmin / November 2, 2021 / Comments Off on 11/2/2021 Update

—Update—11/2/2021 The doctor’s office called to confirm my procedure scheduled for tomorrow.I’m to arrive at the hospital at 10 AM for a Noon Procedure. I asked if it would be outpatient or if I would stay, and the nurse said they were planning on it being outpatient. She went on to say, “Of course, that…

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Pre-Hospital Checklist

By pwsadmin / November 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Pre-Hospital Checklist

—Pre-Hospital Checklist— The hospital called and asked me to come in to take a COVID test tomorrow, before my Wednesday appointment. Today I’ve been straightening my room up and getting my Hospital Bag ready to go. I’ve posted about my Hospital Bag before.It contains everything that I might need, such as wafers, bags, and other…

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Daily Drive

By pwsadmin / October 31, 2021 / Comments Off on Daily Drive

I haven’t been quite myself lately.I’ve been in a bit of a mental fog. During my daily morning drives, I’ve noticed the number of deer that I see has gone way up in numbers.So have the ducks. This morning I saw six deer and two adult ducks with six baby ducks following behind. I have…

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Medical Update

By pwsadmin / October 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Medical Update

—To All Who Keep Up With My Health—10/28/2021 I had an appointment with my Urologist today. You may or may not know, but I developed Hydronephrosis Kidney and Ureter years ago.In short, Hydronephrosis Kidney is swelling of the Kidneys due to the build-up of Urine.In other words, my Urine does not get out of my…

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Lynns Secret Chili Recipe

By pwsadmin / October 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Lynns Secret Chili Recipe

—Lynns Secret Chili Recipe— Let me start this entry by saying that I love Chili.Throw in some cool weather with leaves falling on the ground, and you’re in business. When I lived on my own, for that brief time in my life, I learned how to cook my own Chili.I take great pride in my…

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Baseball

By pwsadmin / October 25, 2021 / Comments Off on Baseball

—Baseball— Confession. I’m not big on Baseball. You have to understand, though. I was born with Spina Bifida.As a kid, I couldn’t do things a lot of the other kids could do. I still played park league ball, though. Yes.I wanted to be like the other kids. And I could run back then. Mom talked…

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A Beautiful Day

By pwsadmin / October 23, 2021 / Comments Off on A Beautiful Day

—A Beautiful Day— It’s been a beautiful day.

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Latest Update 10/22/2021

By pwsadmin / October 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Latest Update 10/22/2021

—Latest Update— Hi all, I haven’t posted lately. My mind has been elsewhere, I guess. I did get to visit my Aunt and Uncle earlier this week.We sat on the Porch and counted cars as we talked about life.It’s always good to sit and talk with them. Both are a fountain of knowledge. I had…

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Lynn Meets Thelma Lou

By pwsadmin / October 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Lynn Meets Thelma Lou

Ms. Betty Lynn, also remembered as “Thelma Lou” on The Andy Griffith Show, Passed away.I got to meet her once. Yes. I even wrote about it. This is that Journal Entry. Mt. Airy North CarolinaLynn meets Betty Lynn. After visiting Main Street, Mount Airy, I made my way to The Andy Griffith Museum. I did…

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The Teen Years

By pwsadmin / October 18, 2021 / Comments Off on The Teen Years

—The Teen Years— My niece, whom I live with, turned thirteen.We celebrated her birthday today by having five of her best friends over and going out to eat at “Olive Garden.” After that, we went to “Urban Air,” which is one of those trampoline places for kids. Mom paid for Olive Garden, so I figured…

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