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Today’s highlights: My mother had a bad night. I did a lot of on-line shopping:  t-shirts, shorts, fluffy shoes, underwear, socks, yoga mat, beard trimmer–all the necessities I have been living without. I watched a Voces8 concert on YouTube. I compiled Three Songs for Maarten: Steve Baughman plays Fanny Power Red Tail Ring plays TheContinue reading “Saturday, April 4”

Today’s highlights: We were under a fire alert today due to low humidity and gusty winds. Physical therapy assistant Heather came to see my mother. I attended a group video chat with 100+ of my co-workers from the Americas. I called Vidant to tell them that their billing department seems to have forgotten my mother’sContinue reading “Friday, April 3”

Today’s highlights: OT Jan came to see my mother. Nurse Kim came to see my mother. The handheld transfer aid that I had ordered for my mother arrived.  This will help her stand up from her low couch. My team from work had a lunch show-and-tell meeting today.  I demonstrated how to add 60% cacaoContinue reading “Thursday, April 2”

Today’s highlights: Dr. Berson called to check on my mother. My daughter called today to ask for advice. The bed rail that I had ordered for my mother arrived.  This will help her transition from a lying to sitting position more easily. After our dark and stormy night, we had a sunny (but cool) day. Continue reading “Wednesday, April 1”

Today’s highlights: Nurse Kim came to check on my mother. I had a voice lesson with Mary via Zoom. I went to the pharmacy at the grocery store to pick up some prescriptions for my father. I went for a walk in the rain before dinner including a loop in South Hall.  I listened toContinue reading “Tuesday, March 31”

Today’s highlights: I attended a virtual global town hall at work.  Our Chinese colleagues have been at home for 9 weeks. Occupational therapist Jan came to assess my mother. The temperature broke so it was pleasant outside. I went for a walk at lunch on the trail from Paramore Park.  I listened to Brahms’s firstContinue reading “Monday, March 30”