Author Archives: Jeff

Today’s highlights: We had a virtual life pulse meeting at work.  I stretched.  (Floor stretches during talking head sections and standing stretches when there were visual aids.) Dr Dinu, the rehab doctor, called to check on my mother. PTA Amy came by to work with my mother. I did some work in my mother’s garden.Continue reading “Monday, April 20”

Today’s highlights: I cleaned up the office (including some decluttering) and my room. Nurse Alicia came to visit my mother. We had a Zoom birthday party for Lakin. My mother walked outside into her walled garden for the first time to inspect our handiwork. I ran a virtual 5k run at the South Tar RiverContinue reading “Sunday, April 19”

Today’s highlights: My sister woke me up at 3:00 am to tell me that mama bird was inside the house. I prepared Three Songs for Maarten: If ye love me by Thomas Tallis Finlandia by Jean Sibelius Steal Away by Michael Tippett I went to Food Lion for my father and Harris-Teeter for my mother.Continue reading “Saturday, April 18”

Today’s highlights: The surgeon called to check on my mother. PT (PTA?) Amanda came today for a visit. I went for a walk (with run breaks) after work: Brahms:  7 Fantasias, Op 116 (remainder) Brahms:  3 Intermezzi, Op 117 Brahms:  6 Piano Pieces, Op 118 Brahms:  4 Piano Pieces, Op 119 Brahsm:  16 Waltzes forContinue reading “Friday, April 17”

Today’s highlights: OT Jan came today for a visit. I told my mother’s next door neighbor that he has a bird nesting in his dryer vent. We had a virtual team break at lunch.  Juliana hosted a trivia game and I won! Vélo Québec has canceled the Petite Aventure for 2020. I went for aContinue reading “Thursday, April 16”

Today’s highlights: Tax Day is usually a cause for celebration at home.  Today?  Not so much. PT (PTA?) Kathy came for a visit. I had a virtual coffee break with SCOR’s US leadership team. Nurse Kim came and removed my mother’s PICC line.  One less thing for her to drag around. SCOR had a virtualContinue reading “Wednesday, April 15”

Today’s highlights: I received a shipment of shorts and shirts from Lands End.  Yay! An angry man came to the front door. Dr Berson called to check on my mother. OT Jan came for a visit. The prior three items all happened at the same time.  Fun! I went for a walk after work includingContinue reading “Tuesday, April 14”

Today’s highlights: We had a major storm this morning.  Very exciting. Nurse Kim came by today to check on my mother. I went for a walk including the Paramore Park path and the pond across Firetower…but with two running segments in the middle: Brahms:  Piano Sonata No 2 in F sharp minor, Op 2 JContinue reading “Monday, April 13”

Today’s highlights: Today is Easter so no home health care services. I organized my beer log information. I pruned the weeping prickly tree by my mother’s garage.  (I don’t know what it is called.)  I have scratches to prove it. My sister and I worked on weeding and beautifying my mother’s enclosed patio. I wentContinue reading “Sunday, April 12”

Today’s highlights: I prepared a very special Holy Saturday version of Three Songs for Maarten. Nurse Tracy came by to check no my mother.  (We usually do not have any services on Saturday.) My new beard trimmer arrived.  I am supposed to charge it overnight before first use. My sister started the new Cinque TerreContinue reading “Saturday, April 11”