Nelson Antonio Rivera has arrived

Oh I just got some excellent news. My sister was trying to send me a multimedia text message but it didn't work but then sent a text message that Baby Nelly arrived today. I don't know if that counts as a New Years Eve Baby or not but its wonderful news.

I called Mom with the news but she was out. I had called her after my little jaunt to the post office and liquor shop for the wine. I wanted to let her know the thank you notes were done. Well actually most of them were done. I have the kids to thank for my gifts.

Its been a couple of days

Well you can tell I have been busy. I haven't really written much (Preston misses my lap) did get on line to do some surfing but mostly been working and watching TV. The pups have been going outside and doing their "duty" with occasional "accident". One is upstairs on the pillow (after the "accident") the other might be upstairs now. WE have been watching the Burn Notice Marathon today. The Gerbils that look like mice are fine.

Work was good despite the fact my Manager was wanking out on me again. I was told where to put the eobs and stuff and although the Leader has not been in for the past 4 days the manager thought i was deviating from the instructions. It annoyed me. I also went and told the "supervisor" everyone has warned me not to engage in conversations. Needless to say glad for the long weekend.

I had dinner with Mom last night. Things are much better between us. She had a bunch of meetings this week and now is finished. She went shopping and bought me a new pair of boots for the winter. She was writing her thank you notes and she keeps asking me about mine. I started mine tonight.

Talked with Liz a couple of times this week. She was exhausted. She and Nelson are going upstate for the weekend. They have had a busy week recuperating from Christmas. I am not sure how long it will be until she gets to see the grand children under the age of 6. I know she misses them when they are not around.

Mom says Bob and Ethel have left for California for a week at a Spa courtesy of their lovely daughter who has a full on cold while on Tour. it was her Christmas gift to them. Diane is still in DC and will be there for another 16 days. IF you would like to know where she is going next just go to southpacificontour.com (at least i think)

Jim and the kids are fine. Mom talked with Jim the other day. I am sure I will find out more as the weekend progresses.

Okay well I better get upstairs...talk to you all soon.

ah success

Okay its kinda early and got up early to get the pups out and they went...so hopefully by the time I am leaving for work they will not go again. However they have been chowing down on the kibbel I have out for them. I asked NavyResGirl rom the NCIS fandom for some advice she is a professional pet sitter and she

I don't expect much mail and not too many people to be at work today. Not sure who the supervisors are going to be. If I finish the mail then I am going to work on the readdress mail as well.

I have a meeting with Debra this afternoon before coming back to the house. I don't plan on going to my house today maybe on Wednesday.

I just don't know what to do.

i just don't know to do about the pups. Its been really too cold to take them out since this storm and they did pretty well since this morning but twice tonight they pooped in the house. I took them out when I got back from being home. But I didn't go very far. They pee'd but that's it. I know that Packy pee's inside as well as pooped before we got ready for bed (and that was early).

I have also been wrapping the boys in blankets and one of them has my robe around him upstairs. The house is some what cold but better upstairs then down here. I have to make sure they go tomorrow and the rest of the week. It is supposed to get a little warmer but part of me is a little uncertain in the dark with my feet. As it is I did fall tonight and I am afraid that the boys would get loose.

Work went well despite the fact I was really cranky for most of it. it took me an hour to get to work as I was driving slowly. The browser was acting up for me but by the time I left it was better. Many others had a hard time with the internet as well (and they legitimately had a reason to be on there)

Mom was out wehn I got home but again it was stressful. She was really not hearing me when I spoke to her and I am really sick and tired of repeating myself to her.

I am certainly not going out now

We are in full storm mode. The city sent out one of those emergency messages about safety, parking, and evacuations if necessary. I even called Mom to discuss things and i was going to fast. She did remind me I need to get up extra early (no kidding folks) to make sure I am not blocked in (there is really no other place to park). I was explaining to her I was going to do that with the dogs.

Anyway, the point of the rant is I am not going out there with these animals at all. Neither of them like the really cold weather and one has a habit of pulling me too fast and we all know how I am a little unsteady on the feet and walking.

Been home since probably noon time. Bingo went well and Ryan was there alone this time. He did most of the transporting of patients. I can't remember how many there were this time. I took some time and chatted with Natalie and then I left for the deli.

I stopped at Bella Napoli's for a couple of subs. I had brought strawberry shake milk and finished those about three hours ago. I had a half of each sandwich (one for lunch and the other for dinner) so far. Spent the rest of the afternoon watching NCIS and taking the dogs out once.

Asked the neighbors if they will take care of the shoveling and the husband said there is more coming and I told him "Oh I don't mean now!" I really wanted to say dumb ass to him but didn't want to alienate him.

Mom also knows I didn't go to church. I todl her I normally go to church just not today. She accepted that as an explanation. But I really could have gone but I didn't want to be out in the weather. Considering all this I found it rather funny that she told me to be careful while driving tomorrow.

Okay well I better get back to the boys...

We are expecting some snow this afternoon

Hey everyone. It is almost 7:30 and I have been up with the pups for about 2 hours. They have been really good. they have not left me any more gifts since Friday. They are walking around here while I write this. We went went walking around 6 and I saw a live deer. I watched it for about five minutes and it turned around and went back the way it came.

As the heading says there is a winter storm coming in sometime this afternoon. I am going to get some food (a couple of dinners for myself) and some juice and bread. Not going out once I come home from bingo and the store.

Christmas Day was pretty good. I after I did some laundry I headed over to the house. MOm was baking some muffins and we opened our presents. She likes the gift certificate I got for her from Talbots. She also got a scarf, electric candles from PA Branch of the family. From our neighbors yesterday along with the cookies we each got something. I got gloves and scarfs, a new watch. Mom gave me a blouse that I wore to Cheryl and Mike's. I also got a necklace from Mom.

Around 1:30 I headed to Mike and Cheryl's. We didn't eat until maybe 3 or four. It was basically Mike and Cheryl's family. MIke Juniors girlfriend.

We talked and played a the Kinect game for the 360. I left around 5:15 and was home by 6. I called Mom and told her i was home. I got a few phone calls and called them back. They were to cousin Jane and the boys/pups Mom.

After feeding them and walking them we watched TV upstairs.

In about 20 minutes though i am heading to bingo and then to the store.

Heading off to Sister's

heading off to sister's



Okay heading out now...there were some plans that did change. My brother called to say hi I guess and they said that their Tenant Gihad was still at the house alone and Mom suggested that we bring him to the party. So after some telephone game it was decided I would pick him up that all changed by 5:30.

Count Down Begins

Count Down begins


Okay been here since maybe 12:30. I made it to the Restaurant in good time despite the fact that everyone else seems to be out today doing last minute shopping. I was beginning to get a little anxious as time seemed to be getting away from me. When I got home Mom had been working in her office.

Mom did a dry run to the place of the wedding this morning and nearly got lost. Happily she found it and made it back with little to no problem. Now she is just vacuuming and tidying up the place. She managed to use the stocking hooks that Liz gave to her on the TV stand. It really looks cute.

I have been doing a couple of loads of laundry including the clothes I am wearing tonight. This is where the anxiety is coming in. I still ahve to feed and walk Pups befroe going over to my sister and brother in laws house. I just told Mom that's what time I plan on going over. I told Mom I would go over to Liz and Nelson's from Nancy's house after walking and feeding the pups. That means the shrimp need to be ready to transport.

I have managed to do the Christmas gifts for tonight I asked Mom if she is going to bring Audrey and Jason's gift over and it turns out they might be there after all. This is great news. However I just realized that the boys next door will be ther and one of them asked me last year for their gifts (and frankly I thought that was a bit rude) I really don't want to be subjected to that again.

right now though I am also trying to do other laundry and unfortunately trying to clean up this room. Every time I move there doesn't seem to be enough room or things fall and It aggravates me. Hence the anxious moments.

MOm says there was a really bad accident last night. The man tried to run away from the accident afte plowing into a neighbors porch doing some structural damage to it. Kim called Mom to urge her to lock the door. Apparently the guy has a history of being a felon. Kim knows all this because her brother called.

I think its time for me to take a shower and get dressed. The clothes the khaki pants and rose shirt and sweater are all ironed.

We had a visit from Shannon Dolan with the annual cookies and presents. I thought that was very sweet of them. They do that every year.

I knew this would happen.

Shortly after I posted this morning's entry I smelled this aroma. I knew in an instant what that meant. I looked all around the house lower level first. I should have just checked the bathroom. one of the lovely men left a package. I suspect it was Packy. Since he sits on the couch outside the bathroom. OF course Preston could have since he eats his breakfast there. So now I have the rug in the washing machine and as soon as that's done I am going to the restaurant. It isn't open yet.

Just had a great chuckle from [info]hawk_soaring I highly recommend you read it (over at Livejournal.com). To all my blogger readers and friends may you have a blessed holiday and safe one at that. I will probably peek in later.

First Night

Well my first night with the pups and gerbils went exceedingly well. I got here to the house around quarter of three walked the dogs and they stopped at every place to pee. Much like the scenes in Reasonable Doubts with Mark Harmon and the dog as his pet. It was really cold and I felt bad for little Packy who apparently doesn't like the cold. Preston my new sleeping buddy does. When I arrived the first time Preston growled for a bit and then when we sat down he was great. He sat on my lap a lot.

After a while I came back to my house and had dinenr and packed a bag. Mom was irratating me for a bit but we got through it. I think it was nearly six when I left there. My room was a complete mess and i had some guilty feelings about it. Mom said not to over do things at all or it would be adverse for me.

When I came back Preston did the same growling bit to remind me whose home i was in. Now I have to admit I did the close to the face and he didn't like it. At one point he did nip me and I am trying to remember if that was after the close face or later. I would just talk with him and tell him not to growl.

Nancy called a few times and I finally talked with her some time after 8. I told her about the growling part but not sure that was a good idea. I told her I didn't eat the soup or chinese food they left for me but she did ask if I didn't have in a day or two to throw it out. I have to honor Mom's request not to eat their food. I did have some milk and soda for the medication.

When we got back from the second walk we watched TV and Preston finally gave me a kiss..(awwwwwww). He sat on my lap while we watched TV while Packy sat on his pillows in the computer room. I fed them some treats and relaxed.

Around 9:30 I closed up shop and headed upstairs. Packy first stayed in Olivia''s room for a while and then sat on the pillow by the bed. Preston cuddled up with me on the bed. I have to admit I was a bit achy and the bed was very hard and having the dog in the crux of my arm took some getting used to. I made sure he didn't go above my head as I seem to recall if you allow the dog to be above your head he would be come the dominant partner in "our relationship".

I watched TV until after 10 and then fell alseep until 3. Preston made adjusted his position several times and I managed to make a couple of bathroom runs.

This morning I gave them all fresh water, walked the pups until they did their "poop detail" something they didn't do last night (the peeing yes) which concerned me a little. Watched TV gave them some treats and now have no idea what they are doing as I am writing this. I have fed the gerbils. One of them nipped me. I threatened to feed them to cats.

Now I have to get ready to do some last minute shopping. Then head over to the house and do some stuff there before the next walking session. I have to admit we didn't go very far as I am worried about Packy he doesn't like the cold very much.

Christmas Recess 2010

Well it is here Christmas Recess 2010 has begun. I have been here since 8:05 and I am not sure just how many people are here. We have to sign in with Claudia. I know there are at least three people of my team here. I was afraid I would be in this office alone.
The best part of Recess aside from the hours is being able to dress down. I mean I don’t normally get into suits or skirts. My wardrobe is usually business casual. I have worn skirts and dresses before but it is hard to do when you are bending over or something. Mom was a bit concerned when she saw me in the jeans but I explained to her its recess as of today. She nearly panicked for a minute because she thought it was Christmas Eve.
After work I will head over to the pups and give them there walk and then head back to the house to do some stuff. Mom urged me not to over do it. I just want to make sure things are done. I just know I have left things undone for the holiday. Many of my family members (cousins mostly) will not be getting cards this year. My intention was to keep sending until New Year’s Eve. I am not sure that will work.
Yesterday work went well. I got a lot done and managed to keep civil with certain people. Before leaving I had a chat with Cami and Joanie. I was afraid it was going to get contentious. It worked out. Cami did tell us that Gayle asked about work (and the mail job particularly) and that made me uncomfortable. Cami didn’t lie to her (and I really didn’t want her to but) and told her what was going on. They reminded me again to be careful with CM.
I heard from Ron K yesterday he added me to the Facebook App for yearbook. I signed up for it but in order to do more I have to upgrade. Brother Jim sent me a message and asked about it and that’s when I found out more about it.
My Gift for Bob finally came yesterday. Mom was concerned that I got my tea from the place. She was pointing to the different signs on the box. I told her it was the coffee that I order from the same place. To reassure her (and I was pleased at the way I handled it) we opened and she was relieved.
We got some more cards with holiday newsletters. Those I love cause then you get to catch up with people you don’t get to during the year. I tried a couple of times rather unsuccessfully I might add.
You should have heard the wind this morning. It sounded like it was a tornado. It is the second day in a row for this too. The weather reports are calling for snow showers for the southern part of the state. After that nothing until closer to the New Year I am really hoping it isn’t a lot as I have only my sneakers on and no boots.
Well I better finish lock box and then order lunch from downstairs. Its Angus Cheeseburger…

I met my new client's last night

Last night I met with Nancy H and her family to discuss the next week how I will be watching their four legged children/siblings. We agreed to meet around 5. I got there a little early as the traffic was slow and I wanted to be sure I could find the place without trouble. After asking a neighbor for exact location I parked in front of this beautiful three family house that is on the beach.

I knocked a couple of times on the door. I could here “come in from Nancy who was standing on the steps inside. I was met by Preston an adorable 3-year-old mini pinscher. I was warned to not put my face into his as it would be an adverse reaction. It was agreed I would let him do it. I also met Packy. I am guessing a mixed breed of bichon or poodle. He was ten and no teeth and lots of bark. They both were getting to know me and I believe by the time I left loved me.

Nancy and I talked about what she was looking for and what the pup’s schedule was like. They are walked three times a day in the morning, when any one gets home in the afternoon and perhaps after dinner.

She asked me what my work schedule and what my plans were for the holiday and I explained to her that I would be working for the recess and that I would be coming home in the mid afternoon.

When it came to discussing payment it looks like I am going to let THEM decide as they feel the $25 fee is not enough. They are giving access to their computer, food, and laundry area. They gave me a run down of where to find the food and where to put it for them (apparently they don’t eat in the same room together).

Oh and it looks like I will be feeding their daughter’s two gerbils. One’s name is Oreo. The other I can’t remember. To be honest I was having a hard time remember Preston’s name as well. I am pretty certain Preston isn’t his name either.

I am really going to enjoy this next seven days. They will leave me instructions and phone numbers in case I may need anything. I don't really expect to but it will be good to have.

Crazy Busy

Hey everyone it is Tuesday and I am working. I am still writing the weekend entry that I have been working on since Saturday. Yesterday was just too hectic to even write. That doesn’t mean I didn’t get online at all.

Sunday was crazy busy. I went to bingo and had some of my former helpers Ryan and his friend Andrew help out along with Jillian and Nicole. WE had a fairly decent crowd this week. Margaret and Jeanette came to bingo and that pleased me. I started at 10 and we finished a little after 11. Santa Claus came again to visit the residents. This Santa Claus’s suit was from the Victorian age.

Sunday Afternoon Dave picked me up for the Nutcracker Suite. The sky got a little ominous and cold but no snow. The show was lovely despite the fact I fell asleep a few times. I was just tired and the room dark.

Shortly before the show was over Mom called me on the phone. Obviously I iddn’t answer until the show was over but she called to let me know she was going to dinner with the Knitwits. She had completely forgotten about. When I heard the message I decided that Dave and I would go to dinner.

We went to The Bear and Grill on the Post Road in Orange. It was so cold out and I was glad to get into the restaurant. It didn’t seem to be a large crowd yet. Dinner was delicious. We started off with salads and for the main course we both had something different. Dave had pork chops and vegetables. I had Steak with onions and mushrooms and vegetables and potatoes. When we finished Dave dropped me off. I wasn’t feeling well soon after that. I got ready for bed, made a call to Nancy and then took a nap.

I can’t remember when Nancy called me back but we agreed to meet tonight after work and discuss the duties. She wants me to house sit while taking care of her two dogs. It will be from Thursday (12/23) to Saturday (1/1/2011). When I told Mom about it she objected that I don’t stay at Roberta’s when I take care of the cat. I was a bit annoyed and mystified at her response and we nearly got into an argument over it. A short time while we discussed the house sitting. Mom said I could do it if I wanted to since we are not doing anything Christmas Day (or similar to that). She did remimd me to not leave a trail behind me.

Yesterday was equally as busy as today. My Manager came to me about to ream me out for using a lap top (something I don’t have) after being told I specifically had one. Two others around the team DO have it. We suspect that CM said something.

Last night I met with Debra this session was less agitated then last weeks. By the end of the session we agreed to meet next Monday at 2:30. Can you believe it will be the 27th? After the session I went home and had dinner (left over from Sunday) and watched most if not all of NCIS. Then I got online for a short time and then to bed. Mom came home around 10 I think.



Today has been crazy busy too and I snapped at LG. She is just so ignorant sometimes. She was lamenting on how she got a cold from someone who went to her buffet and was sick. I looked at her and told her “Bubble wrap”. She turned around and that flipping Biatch told me to mind my own business. Next time she butts into an conversation of mine I will definitely do the same thing.

Okay I have some stuff to take care of being leaving for the day.

A Pretty Interesting Day

After posting my last entry that took about three days to write and post this morning I managed to get some sleep. I got up at a good time and started doing some laundry. Mom got up soon afterwards.

I had to be out of the house by 10:30 so I had to move. It was easier said then done. I was fighting a headache and it managed to go after some Tylenol and a shower.

The Inland/Wetland committee was having a little meeting this morning at the end of the street where the City Sewer commission is planning on putting the sump pump station or what ever it will be. Some of the neighbors don’t want it there. That afternoon we got a letter from the sewer commission with a meeting announcement for January 5, 2011. It will have the Wetlands report. Mom won’t be going because it is the same day as Governor Elect Dan Malloy’s Inauguration ceremony and ball but I will be going.

It was after 10 when I left for the bank and for my hair dressing appointment. Lisa did my hair and I have to say it looks nice. We talked about the weather, the holidays, and some other things that had happened. After that I headed out to the nursing home.

When I arrived the receptionist was there talking with one of the residents who was trying to escape. She eventually called up to the floor and let them know. I went and talked with Bob the rec therapist. It seems he will be leaving the Nursing home for a full time job in New Haven. I wish him all the best. He has been working at a couple of other places and will also be leaving them as well.

Around 12:30 everyone started to arrive. I had called Telka to confirm the time (as they had us down for 1 pm). We started shortly after 12:30 and we were on the second floor by 1. We had spent the next two hours going from room to room (for those who were not still quarantined) and giving the gifts. We even sang a few carols.

After the gift delivery we said goodbye to each other and I took off for points east. Stopping at a few stores and getting a few things before I went home. I relaxed for a bit with TV watching. Mom came home dropped off a few things and then went to church.

Then this evening I finally got down to writing out some cards and trying to update the address books.

A crazy Week

It has been a really crazy week. As most of you know I had a lot of family time this past weekend. To say it was busy would be an understatement. Jim and the kids got here just before noon on Saturday. We had some snacks and then got ready for the movies. They all thought started at 2:15 and it didn’t. We went with the flow. We saw the third Narnia movie.

We watched the ads, the trivia, regular ads and then the movie. Mom enjoyed it despite missing some of the dialogue. The two kids sat further down while we were further up. The seats were great.

After the movie we headed home to get ready for dinner. We had 5:30 reservations at Stone Bridge Restaurant. We were the first to arrive then Liz and Nelson and finally Bob and Ethel. We spent the next two hours basically talking about School, Railroad stories, and stuff in general. Liz annoyed me a little with some of her behavior but I hope it didn’t register. We all had something different. I had pasta and shrimp and gumbo soup.

After dinner we all went home. We all did our own thing. Jim wanted to read so Jamie had the TV in the living room. Mom watched TV in the back room until it was tiem for her to go to bed. Emily had Mom’s room. I had gone to bed fairly early because I was going to the baby shower in Middlebury CT.

Sunday was a really cold and rainy day. Mom was making waffles and eggs and bacon for breakfast. I got up around 8. It didn’t feel like a regular Sunday but then again it wasn’t. Everyone finally came down. I was showered but not dressed yet.

I finally did get dressed by 10:30. I was now starting to run late. I called Liz and she wanted to talk to Jim quickly. I don’t know about but later on I might have guessed. I got to Liz’s and got ready for Liz to be ready. We had to stop at the pharmacy to get some things even before we left for Middlebury. Happily it only took about 45 minutes to get there.

For the next two hours we all talked and chatted. We sat with my nieces Cheryl and Lisa and we had fun. There were pictures (some I have yet to see of me again) and chit chats. Liz was noticing how Aunt Marion seemed to be taking over the whole thing and away from the actual grandma Dee. This was something I found to be rather inappropriate but I didn’t say anything.

When the party was over Liz and I left for home. During the ride we were talking and Liz was becoming increasingly uncomfortable with my “living in the past”. When I got annoyed she became verbally abusive. She swore at me and said that she doesn’t like being reminded that she was a screwed up by me. You know what? I told her not interested in her guilt trip and that was not my intention of making her feel bad. I almost asked her then why did I need to hear about an hours worth of Railroad history at the table the night before? Anyway by the time we were back her house things were better. Oh and on the way home she did end up answering my questions of where she was living at a certain point.

I have to admit by the end of the weekend I was really honked off at my family for their attitudes, their point blank comments they felt necessary to share. For example Jim and I were talking about pets he had the nerve to tell me that I shouldn’t ever get a dog again that I can’t take care of it. I was hurt by that comment. I didn’t feel he had the right to tell me things like that. He also found it necessary to tell me that we have put on weight since 1984. Yeah? No shit. That was almost 20 years ago.

Monday brought some interesting activities. Work wise found out that Claudia M will moving down the hall and working with Sally and another Manager on a system that also will link the clinics and hospital better than in the past (something not unlike the Epic system that I mention in previous entries). The epic System is going to go live in two years and the Manager spent most of the week back in Wisconsin. Getting back to the news about Claudia apparently this was old news to most everyone but me. She spent most of the week working on some stuff for the mail updates, her own last minute “supervisorial work” and the new stuff she will be working with as of the January 1. OT went back into effect by Wednesday.

I received a phone call from Natalie at the Nursing home letting me know there was a full on quarantine for the flu. All activities were cancelled until further notice at least until Friday. So I was phoning and emailing Telka back and forth that day and then again on Friday when the quarantine was finally lifted-actually not completely lifted but we could still deliver the gifts this afternoon with certain restrictions and precautions.

I talked with Liz and Nelson during the week. Liz hadn’t been feeling at all well since our return from the shower. Apparently she had food poisoning or caught something from someone there. As the week progressed found out she had shingles. There was some question as to having Christmas Eve at her house. It seems it might be back on. She can’t be near any pregnant women, children, or perhaps Mom. Liz seems to think Mom will be alright but Mom doesn’t but will check with her Doc. I had chicken pox but even with my own immune system being unstable not sure about it.

I finally got some shopping done (the key word is “some”) on Thursday and a little Friday Morning (on the way to work-thank God for Dunkin Donuts). I managed to get about five or six cards addressed and mailed as of Friday too. I will be doing more in between my hair cut appointment and the Gift Delivery later today. I will of course need updated addresses for family members. This is about the same time I have to say next year I will do things differently.

They are coming today

Jim and Emily and Jamie are due to arrive here by Noon. Mom and I have been running around the house making sure it is in order. I spent most of last night getting my room in order and doing laundry. I even told Mom I would stay up as long as needed to make sure it was done but she insisted that I not get over tired.

While I did my laundry and the vacuuming and getting rid of papers Mom did some cooking and baking. I had offered Mom a piece of banana bread that Telka had not only made but gave as an appreciation gift. Mom felt the need to ask me if Telka gives gifts to everyone and whether or not I give Telka a gift. I told her I used to but she does this for all the officers for the good jobs they do. I spent a good long time trying not to get aggravated by this discussion as I felt it was not her place to even discuss it or question it. This is just one more thing I could add to the list of resentments and when I should be able to speak up about it.

For right now though I am going to let it go. The rest of the day is going to be with Family. We are going to see chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader at the movies. After wards we all are going to Stonebridge for dinner. Liz and Nelson and Bob and Ethel will be joining us. Mom invited them after talking with Jim last night.

I was able to get to the store before all of the festivities begin. I got a bib towel and several bibs with attitudes. I also managed to get diapers. I was afraid l that something goes wrong. I didn’t get to the bank or the post office but that’s okay.

Okay we just got a phone call saying they will be here in a matter of moments so I am going to relax.

Another Week over

Wednesday afternoon I had lunch with a young lady I haven’t seen in years. Her name is Beatrice and she was a former neighbor of mine here in Milford. Her Best Friend for ever Beth M joined us. Beatrice and her siblings grew up with me. Their Mother died of Cancer in 1985. I can’t remember how much longer after that they moved away. We talked about the neighbors, our memories of the neighbors, and of events that happened. When I would ride the bike past the girls they would ask me if I still liked Lee Majors and which I replied now it’s Mark Harmon. We really had a great time. Beatrice tells me how often she sees her siblings and her father who lives in a Senior housing complex in West Haven. Of course I showed her pictures of Jim’s kids, and of Audrey and Jason.

That night was the Woman’s Club meeting and Party. Mom came home early from her meeting to heat up the Chinese Food. We were both kind of agitated but she also had people coming over to discuss their wedding vows. Anyway neither of us appreciate the other’s responses so it was sticky to say the least.

The meeting and party itself went really well. We wrapped the gifts for the gift delivery for West River Nursing home later on this month. Then we ate and then had the meeting and then an installation and then ate some more. There was a lot of food. I think I got home by 8:30 or 9. Mom was still a little testy which pissed me off again.

The next morning though I made sure she knew I was appreciative of her coming home early to help with the cooking. She will never think her responses are inappropriate or rude. That I am just imagining a slight where there isn’t one.

Thursday I worked until six (and it looks like that’s going to be it for the time being. We got word today it has been cancelled because we are over budget). I went home and got ready with Mom to the DTC meeting/Party. It was enjoyable. Mom couldn’t hear a lot and any time I went to talk to her or do something she commented. Whether it be taking up someone else’s space at the table (this was frustrating to say the least).

When we were leaving the party Mom and were discussing things that needed to be done in preparation for the kids’ arrival this weekend. Earlier in the evening I told her I would get my room done on Friday. Mom says okay. But they may be here Friday. Okay then I will do it tonight. Oh Kate just do some laundry and but don’t push yourself. They may not be here until Saturday. Can you see my frustration in this discussion? Anyway, Mom offered to put the one load I did do in the dryer and fold them for me so that I could go to sleep.

Mom tells me that there have been some slight changes in the plans for this weekend visit. Jim called rather upset the other night with the news that Kristina would not be attending the family activity as she had some thing to do for Tennis this weekend. Both Mom and Jim feel that Claudia knew this was going to happen as she picked the date. Yet at the same time Mom tried to convince Jim that this is as important for Kristina to do as it sports related and something she is interested in. The other thing which I am sort of relieved about is “No Christmas Tree”. I don’t want to be responsible for the tree in anyway, shape, or form. Anything else is a maybe.
As I said earlier we found out today that OT for now has been cancelled because we are over budget. Unfortunately there is still a lot of work to be done. So there are many people upset by this but I hope it won’t be for long in both cases. My work has been getting done regularly by 4 pm. The bad addresses for yesterday still need to be finished but I am hoping to get to those again shortly along with today’s.

Now that OT has been cancelled for now that leaves me time to do the things at home that need to be done as well as the shower gift search. It also allows me to start the Christmas holiday stuff.

As it is we have a birthday party for co workers next Tuesday our Department breakfast on Friday. Then we have our team party at Brazzi’s that afternoon.

Well I have some more stuff to do before I leave for the day so ta-ta

Phelan Family Update

I haven’t been much into writing these last few days. Between fighting a cold, aches and pains from lupus, and working it has been a struggle to stay up and write. I do have the regular medicine I take so that’s helpful but I still get the aches. Most nights I am trying to adjust to the breathing machine I got right before Thanksgiving.

Work has been very hectic as of late. I had gotten overwhelmed with a lot of work and it got back to people and so it came to a head on Friday. I was reminded by those to really ask for help with things get backed up. Something I am not accustomed to doing. It was pointed out that not everyone does either. What also touched my heart was just how many people came to me and asked what had happened and gave so much love and support it was wonderful. I am expecting the following weeks to be less stressful personally. My Supervisor ended up having major surgery this past week so she may be out for some time now.

The volunteering gigs are pretty good. The Woman’s Club had the annual Pie in the sky and baked 50 pies for Aids Project New Haven and have been preparing for the holidays with the sing-a-long, and gift delivery. We have our holiday meeting this Wednesday. We are also having Club T-shirts, and sweat-shirts made. There is also a discussion about participating in the Discovery Channel the Discovery Education trip. 1 Teacher and five students get to go a place and learn about it. It can be considered community service as well. More can go to it. It sounds very exciting and a little expensive.

On the Town Committee front we had the very successful Auction after the election and now are preparing for our holiday activities. Soon we will be preparing for the next election round. Our Governor elect will be sworn in after the New Year and his work will begin. I am beginning to think his work already began…

As I write this Mom is making cookies for the upcoming holidays. Actually we are expecting Jim and the kids by the end of the week if the snow doesn’t get in the way.

Mom has been keeping busy with the committees and boards she belongs to. She recently had lunch with her classmates. They do this about once a month I guess. Its better than doing a big reunion (oh and they do that as well). She has been asked to preside over a wedding Christmas Eve. We are not sure of the complete details as she has not heard from the interested couple.

We had a nice Thanksgiving dinner/visit with Jim over at Bob and Ethel’s house. Diane came in from touring with the Play. Bob and Ethel have a “tenant” staying with them this semester. He is a student from Saudi Arabia and is name is Jihad. A fact my nephew Rich took and ran with.

Bob and Ethel are planning on being in Washington DC during the Christmas Holiday while Diane is performing with the show at the Kennedy Center until After the New Year. John is in Korea and will be for the rest of the year (that I know of) he did call on Thanksgiving Day. I hear from him via Facebook. Robert spends a lot of time with his girlfriend and is working.

As I am writing this Jim is talking with Mom on the phone about next weekend’s activities. They will be spending the entire weekend decorating our house for Christmas. I can’t hear everything right now but it has to be about the decorations and the tree. Of course this all depends on the weather system that’s supposed to hit us by Thursday.

Jim tries to spend as much time with the kids as possible. He has been on retreats and going to his Doctor appointments regularly. The girls are doing well in High School (at least that’s what I understand). Jamie has been enjoying school as well and all of his activities. In all Honesty I really don’t know what else other than Boy Scouts and school to what they are doing. The kids spent Thanksgiving with their Mother’s family in NJ.

My Sister and her family are doing pretty well. They are excitedly waiting on the next generations of Rivera’s. Their Son Nelson Jr and Lisa are expecting their New Year’s Baby. Their son Adam is preparing for October 2011 Wedding in California. Liz seems to think that once Adam and Olga have been married for a time they will be moving out to California permanently. Their Daughter Cheryl and her family seem to be doing fine. Both Rich and Christian are both working as much as possible. Chris moved to the other side of Milford with his new girlfriend. He looked good the last time I saw him (Thanksgiving night). I expect to seem again by Christmas.

Well I was expecting to do some shopping tonight but it didn’t come to fruition. I have already gotten a gift for the holiday party tomorrow (thanks to regifting-shhhhh). So I guess I will do some laundry and then an early night.

Have a great one.

A Messy rainy Midweek

Days like this were made for staying home in bed and reading or just plain staying home. The weather reports were lucky to have been right again. It was very messy but warm. Many lost their umbrellas as I walked to the office. Soaking wet by the time I got to my office. I was pleasantly surprised that I got there actually at 8.

I was afraid I would be late to work. I had gotten up at 6 and turned over up fell back to sleep until 6:45 that is until when woke me up. I had a fairly restful evening despite the fact I could not feel the air in m nasal passages like I did the night before so my mouth ended up getting very dry. I found something in my mouth I wasn’t quite sure what it was. So for obvious reasons ran to the bathroom and rinsed with mouthwash.

I spent the next twenty minutes rushing around getting ready for work and chatting with Mom. I managed to leave the house after 7:30. The traffic moved along despite the weather. By the end of the day there were reports of several power outages through out the state. The lights in the building flickered about three times.

The day went well. Although for most of the morning I was stiff and achy and I didn’t really do much. I think it had to do mostly with the weather but also how I woke up. I had that feeling of a ball in the middle of my back. It was gone by the afternoon after I had my meds.

Patti was a little nervous by the amount of envelopes from the Registration pile I had on my desk. I told her I was fine that it would be taken care of. Haply both the volume for the lockbox and post office mail was light enough I could work on the other stuff. I managed to finally get rid of those monthly medical society magazines and the Yale directories. I have two days worth of bad addresses now to do. The lobby mail needs to be done. Plus the other readdresses stuff. I couldn’t tell if Patti might have been annoyed or just very busy. Actually I felt that way with a couple of people today but that would be with the family unit.

Annette talked with Gayle today she is doing fine. Everything is working just fine. She will be going home from the hospital in the next couple of days and probably will be coming back to work on a part time basis after the holidays. Some of us were concerned that she was returning sooner than she should have. Most of them were expecting her to return in the spring. Annette went to see her after work. When asked what we could get or do for her she said “Behave yourselves”.

Mom had her Bridges meeting this morning and it was successful. She has another early morning meeting again tomorrow. She did some grocery shopping. She tells me there are some excellent deals at Costco for coats and pants (jeans). We decided to go there on Saturday.

Mom tells me that a couple in “The Knitwit Club” lost their 50 year-old son today. Apparently he has been very ill of late. She explained that apparently a few years ago he had a transplant and they used blood that wasn’t good. Ever since then he hasn’t been very good.

I talked with Liz today. She was tired and I have a feeling a tad cranky. My cell wigged out on me again and she asked me why I hung up on her. I explained that I couldn’t hear anything from her side (something I told her on Sunday). Anyway, after we cleared that up. We got on to the subject of Christmas. Who wants what and “don’t spend a lot on everyone?” She acknowledged I am very generous but that not everyone needs to get gifts. As I said to Mom I am certainly not walking into a house with all of Nelson’s family there and not get them anything. Before hanging up though I told her I would take her advice under advisement.

Something I noticed and have been noticing a lot. Every time I want to hug either Audrey or Jason or the neighbors kids Liz seems to get anxious. She tells me not to keep hugging them or they may not be receptive. I get this overwhelming feeling she is afraid that I am taking their love from her. What should I say to her or should I say anything? I may just let it pass but if it happens again I am going to ask her about it.

Well I think I will close out for now. I have some more emails to move around and update some files and then get ready for bed.

Have a great night.

Been an interesting Morning

It’s been a very interesting morning. First off for the first time since I got the breathing machine I had no real problems with it. I didn’t take it off until the alarm…clock went off at 6. I had to adjust it ever so slightly but not once did I feel closed in or unable to breathe. I did end up lying across the bed until quarter of 7. Right now I still have some aches and stiffness but I took the plaquenil and the Tramadol and the ibuprofen. I don’t think the three cheese and tomato omelet with home fries are helping in anyway.

One of Mom’s board/Committee member calls at 7:30 this morning. I was too through with this guy. I got Mom up for the first call but it was too late he had hung up. He calls back again. Do you know what he wanted to know? What happens when his stint as a committee/board member is over in 2011! You needed to know this at 7:30 in the Morning???? Are you an idiot??? Apparently he is an old friend of Mom and Jim’s but I can guarantee it would be over by now.
As it is Mom is going through some personnel issues with one of the organizations. For obvious reasons I can’t go too deeply into and she really doesn’t need that idiot to be calling at that hour.

I ran into an old friend/former co-worker of mine in the parking garage. Her name is Patti V and she was in registration Dept for many years until she decided to move on. She had been working in Child Study, Therapeutic Radiology and now is Ophthalmology. I have fond memories of her. Apparently some others do not. I told a number of people this morning and they were less than thrilled. It won’t be very much trouble to not bring it up again.
I called Natalie to reschedule the concert but she says the Saturdays are completely booked. I told Telka about it so now they want to do the 12th or the 19th in the Afternoon. I will now have to call her back later on today. The mail should be here soon and I would like to get the stuff on my desk off.

I am working until 6 tonight. Then Mom and I might go coat shopping over at Costco or someplace she is pushing for. Mom thinks my read coat has seen its last winter. I hope it doesn’t take long as I want to get some things done. Actually anything other than shopping.

Okay its time for me to get back to work…will check in later…

Wonderful Monday

It is after 10:30 and I am getting a bit sleepy. I am not ready to go to sleep yet. I have the water cooling off for the sleep machine and I am still having fears of using it. I used it for most of last night and at times felt I couldn’t breathe with it. Sigh. I do hope to eventually get the hang of it. I am not sure if I am also getting a cold or not.

I had a great day. Work went well and we received news that Gayle had her transplant surgery over the weekend. Alleluia! Sue came by with the news around 8:30. We will probably send her something soon. We were told no fruit or flowers for now. I have to admit I had a feeling something was up when Gayle didn’t come in on Saturday. I wasn’t sure exactly what but I had my own gut feeling.

The issue with the credentialing package/envelope was resolved. They received it sometime in the last several days. Now Sally wants a process in place where if something is signed for it is logged in. Right now all of it will go to Claudia and then eventually me. It would have been lovely to have been told by the ladies of credentialing but I don’t think it was done out of malice.

I managed to get most of today’s daily work done. All that needs to be done is the Lobby mail, the postage tallies for the last two days (Friday’s, and today’s) and then perhaps get some more readdress mail done. I decided to get the newest readdress mail done as it came in. I felt as though I got something accomplished. I told Claudia what was going on…Not sure what she thought. I did let Annette and Joanie know that Gayle has given me permission to do my own work during OT.

It looks like Sue went on Vacation this week. She left early from work with instructions that I give Correspondence to Allison and the rest of the stuff to Patti M. At least I don’t have to worry that Sue is PO at me. I am sure she left word with Patti and any one else to “keep and eye on me”. That’s what Gayle told me on Friday.

I got a call from Natalie the Recreation Director at the Nursing home. All activities have been cancelled until December 8. The Scabies quarantine has not been lifted and there are some confirmed cases. That means the Sing-along has been cancelled. Telka has asked me to reschedule it for either the 11th or the following weekend (the 18th –the day of the gift delivery). I have the dates at work. Anyway, Natalie is going to be here this coming Sunday and she said I could still come in but the girls can’t. I emailed Jillian and Nicole and copied to Telka.

My session with Debra went well. We discussed the Holiday activities and the weekend as well. She made the observation that Liz said something very hurtful to me. I was going to hug Audrey again and I got the distinct impression that Liz felt threatened. I get the feeling she thinks that I am taking the hugs and love away from her.

Debra gave me another HCFA form to submit but I Left it at the office. When I send her a letter this week I will ask her to put it aside for me again and I will pick it up next week.

Well I am starting to get stiff again. I have taken the Tramadol a couple of times already tonight and of course the Tylenol and Ibuprofen (not all at once). I better get to bed.

See you tomorrow.

Going to be another long day

It is after 3 am and I have been awake for awhile now. I had to readjust the mask on the CPAP machine a few times. Especially if I thought I couldn’t feel the air going up the nose. In plain English I am still adjusting to the whole thing. I had to take it off to go to the bathroom.

I have been online reading some blogs. My friend Mardi is still at her folk’s house due to the weather. She is hoping to be home today sometime.

I have to check to see if we are getting any snow in the next few days. I think we are getting mostly rain. Oh Darn. I would have liked more snow. Oh, oh, according to this weather report we should be getting snow the beginning of the following week.

Okay well I am going to try and get back to sleep.

It is now several hours later and it has been a busy day. I finally got up around 8 and got ready for bingo. Mom was already up as I could feel the heat in my room and also hear the air from the furnace.

I managed to get to the nursing home a little after 9. Angela was on duty setting up coffee and chatting with a few of the residents. She shared that there was a quarantine going on. Apparently it has been on for five days. Some type of bug that burrows within the skin and lays their eggs had been discovered and as a result the whole second floor was quarantined. It is supposed to end by tomorrow.

As a result we had seven players and the girls came and of course Jill was a little nervous. I did tell them both that if they really feel uncomfortable they could leave. I had talked with Mom before they came and she suggested I give them the option of staying or leaving. They opted to stay. We had fun.

After Bingo I called Liz to see if I could come over. They were on their way to the candle factory Store in Orange. Nelson and Jason were walking in West Haven. We agreed to meet after they returned from both places.

I went home and stayed there until 1. I went back to Liz and Nelson’s; I was the first to arrive and waited for them. It wasn’t long before they arrived.

I helped Liz and Audrey with their goodies of candles and then helped them with getting some holiday stuff from the garage loft. Nelson called and asked for lunch orders. They stopped at McDonald’s on the way home.

I stayed for an hour and chatted with Liz and Nelson about the holidays and about our cousins (please see KateP's musings: Thanksgiving Day 2010) sad news. Apparently it’s been in the works for nearly a year and she has been playing around.

It was after 2 when I left for home. As I arrived home our friends Mike and Tess were arriving as well. They couldn’t stay long as Mike had to get ready for another business trip. I let them talk and I went to my TV room and watched NCIS.

After they left Mom asked me to do a Post office run. That was good because I needed to mail something as well. It was the insurance remits to Aetna. I also went and got gas at Costco. That’s when I suddenly remembered why I don’t like going to Costco. It is because of the incredibly long lines waiting to get gas.

When I got back I watched more of the NCIS marathon and got online. I was also achy. I did take the meds and probably will as I am going to sleep.

We had dinner around 5:30. It was roast chicken and stuffing and creamed onions and cranberry sauce. In the background there was “The Nutcracker” on Ice playing on TV.
After Dinner I split my time between the marathon, being online, and paying a bill. I am not completely tired but I think I will be after this.

What does this week hold for me? My session with Debra is tomorrow. Probably a lot of OT for the week and I won’t mind that. Our sing-a-long is on Saturday. I may get the emissions test for the car done.

Okay have to check a few more emails before going to bed and I need to fill the tank for the night.

A Cold Saturday

I am just about to go to church with Mom. She is in her office I think and I just washed up. I am a little achy but I took all the necessary meds (including the plaquenil). I guess it will be a little bit of time before it starts working.

After having somewhat of uneasy sleep I was able to get to work on time. For some reason I was having a hard time getting comfortable with the machine last night. I felt like I was unable to breathe eventually it worked out. This morning I too most of it a part so I know how to get back together.

Just as I approached New Haven on the connector there were state troopers waiting. At first I thought it was one of those traffic checks for the holiday. It turns out there was a huge patch of ice and they were warning us to be careful and drive slowly. The trooper who stopped me was a little rude but I just thanked him and went on my way.

I parked in the parking lot across from the building. I was there before 8 and got to my office by 8. I spent most of the morning readdressing mail. I got rid of a lot of the Connecticut Medical Association magazines. I actually filled two and half bins by the time I left. I still have another one and the other stuff that needs to be readdressed. Susan came in to be point man. I gave her the patient correspondence from yesterday. I delivered the daily mail and took care of yesterday’s lobby mail that turned out to be mostly everyone else’s mail.

After work I picked up the prescriptions and headed home. Mom was out shopping and came home around 3. She was hoping Rich would come but he hasn’t and I think she is a little disappointed. He is supposed to “inspect” the garage and tell her what he thinks she should happen to it. Even though it has been decided to keep it up and just repair the roof.

It had to be in the 40’s today and it was windy so I didn’t go out until it was time for church. Right now its 37 degrees and supposedly cloudy, I say supposedly because I could see the stars. It’s supposed to be sunny and 47 tomorrow. Then back down to 34 tomorrow night. That’s cool because I am going to be in all day watching the NCIS marathon.

Its bee a quiet night we had ham salad sandwiches on English muffins for Dinner and we watched PBS. As always during the holidays the programming changes (at least for Channel 13) so there was a Christmas with Lidia. It was pretty good.

The Star Wars prequels are on right now along with Wizard of Oz, and Jurassic Park One. I probably will turn it on again later if its not too late.

In the mean time I have bills to pay and I want to get them all done first. After that I am going to bed.

November 26. 2010

It is almost 10 in the morning and I have been here since 8. I was lucky enough to get up and got ready quickly to be here by then. I had to get Jim up to move his car for me to get out.

When I got here there were several people here already. I signed in downstairs and Mike the security guy told me some surprising news that Captain’s Galley in West Haven closed as of this week. I called Mom and told her and she said it’s in the paper.

Gayle came in around 9:30. I told her about the tenant that Bob and Ethel have. Her reaction was what I expected. It was quite funny.

She also just told me Susan sent her an email to watch me. She has been getting mail a week late. Gayle asked me if I am behind. I told her no. I don’t think so. Susan also wants this place neater and what ever. Gayle believes that Susan is over reacting and doesn’t realize that when the mail comes in it can be a lot and stuff. She did say that when it is OT I work on this first then the scanning. I just have to remember to pick up the mail downstairs (if that’s the problem) every day.

So when I come in tomorrow I will be doing whatever it is to get this office back to normal. All the readdress etc. an also wants this place neater and what ever. Gayle believes that Susan is over reacting and doesn’t realize that when the mail comes in it can be a lot and stuff. She did say that when it is OT I work on this first then the scanning. I just have to remember to pick up the mail downstairs (if that’s the problem) every day.

So when I come in tomorrow I will be doing whatever it is to get this office back to normal. All the readdress mail will be done etc.

Discussion for the upcoming holiday included a road trip to DC where Diane will be performing at the Kennedy Center for South Pacific. Jim and the kids will be here the weekend of the 11-12th to do the decorating. They were discussing where the tree was going.

I don’t expect to see Jim when I get home. I am not sure if he is going to Liz’s and to Rich’s yet or not. I hope he does as it would make things better for all of them.

I think Mom and I are supposed to go shopping but I am not sure if we will or not. I do have to get cards for the holidays. Every year I keep saying I am going to start them in August and then have them ready to mail by today. It never happens.

Well I have work to do so I will check in later.

Thanksgiving Day 2010

The morning was filled with busy work for both Mom and me. Mom had some last minute cooking and baking to do while I did laundry. I got up around 7:30 after my first night with the machine. I actually took it off when I didn’t feel the air coming through the nose piece. I think it was just me getting use to it.

I had a mid morning breakfast and watched Charmed. Mom really was anxious for me to get my room in order and to get the laundry done. It wasn’t but I kept going even with Jim and Brian here.

Jim arrived after 12 with gifts and food. We chatted about various things. I even had a piece of Mom’s mince meat pie. She is planning on writing the makers of the mince meat filling to complain there was no real meat in it. For anyone who knows the real story you will understand.

Mom’s friend Brian arrived around 1 and spent the next couple of hours talking with Jim until it was time to go to Bob’s. I spent the time showering and dressing and so did Mom.

We left around 3:30 after waiting on Mom’s creamed onions. We seemed to be the first ones there. A moment later Both Chris and Rich (my nephews) arrived and we were happily surprised. They stayed for about an hour or so and Chris and Jim discussed being a divorce parent and what was important. All three of them went outside at one point and made plans and encouraged each other on their continuous walk in sobriety. They made plans for Jim to visit Rich’s house for the next couple of days. I am not sure if Jim will mention that to Mom during their conversations.

There was so much food and a nice group of people. One included a tenant from Saudi Arabia name Jihad. I am not kidding you. He is a student here I believe attending UNH. I don’t think he spoke fluent English but he tried. When Ethel explained to Mom that Jihad’s father went to school in the US at one point she asked if the father stayed with Bob and Ethel. Headdesk!

We received some unsettling news from Cousin Jane. Her brother Dan and his wife Sheila are divorcing. I didn’t think Mom heard that but I told her later on and I didn’t realize that Janie was standing over my shoulder (another Headdesk moment). She said not to worry about it.

We came back home by 7. Brian was able to take some pie home and Mom and Jim chatted while I was getting some relieve from the aches and pains that developed.

Around 8:30 I put the garbage and recycle bin out. Mom and Jim talked for a long while later. I sat down and had some pumpkin pie and then watched TV.

Now that it is quarter after 10 I am heading to bed….

Twas the Day & Night before Thanksgiving

(My apologies to Clement Clarke Moore and his readers and fans) T’was the day and night before Thanksgiving and all through the country pandemonium reigned supreme. People worked the last day before the holiday while others went shopping for the biggest feasting day of the year (next to perhaps Superbowl Sunday). People traveled high and low and as far as the west coast. With the fears of a major meltdown at the airports around it turned out to be business as usual. Some feared there would be storms and bad weather to be held every where. Nothing has happened so far.

Work went well for me. I was able to finish the daily mail as it was pretty light to say the least. I have a feeling it will be that way come Friday too. Most of the offices and departments through out the University will be closed. This will allow me to continue with the readdress mail.

Many of my co-workers took today off in preparation for tomorrow which made it some what quieter than usual. I spent a lot of time listening to my CD’s and very rarely getting online except for work related activities.

After work I went to Fairfield to pick up the breathing machine for my sleeping habit. The technician who was John was very nice and I managed to get a little bit of background info on him. He showed me what to do and had me sign papers and it is sitting on my dresser/night stand next to my bed. I had Mom read the info packet that came along with it. It was literally a snap to put it together.

I left there around 5:30 and called Mom and told her I should be home in the next 45 minutes. Happily I was right. The traffic was surprisingly light going to and from this place.

When I got home Mom was doing some baking and about to make our hamburgers. It was delicious. We chatted about tomorrow and about Jim. He called right before dinner.

After dinner I went to watch NCIS as my arms and legs and knees were in pain. That lasted probably a couple of hours after I took the medicine.

Around 9 I set the machine up and we boiled some water for the humidifier part of the breathing machine. Mom continued to do some baking and I filled the tank for it.

I actually have to write up my “to do list} for tomorrow. I was going to do laundry tonight but just decided not to after all. Mom is now in her office doing some stuff.

A Successful Weekend

I had a pretty successful weekend but I didn’t get a chance to write about it until 1 am Tuesday morning. Tehre were also some times that were very stressful and full of anger.

Saturday I got up early and was out to work by 6:30. It was something I had wanted to do so that I could put at least 4 hours in of over time and then go to Telka’s later in the morning to do the pies. We baked 15 pies and there were four of us. Kelly who is so energetic was very loud and I had to ask her to lower her voice a little. She also had this annoying habit of speaking in the third person. Telka discussed the article and that came out about the state providing a discount for illegal alien children going to our schools systems. She is against it and has started a letter campaign. I pointed out the things that Mom pointed out to me and she wasn’t buying it. However, I felt it shouldn’t be discussed and although abbey agreed with Telka. She understood where I was coming from. Once the pies were done and we helped in cleaning up I took Kelly home. I stopped on the way home to see Roberta and Mike.

The other reason I went there was to drop off the pies she ordered. They were still recuperating from the time change and their trip. We talked about that and a few other things and made arrangements for dinner. I believe we will be going to Red Robin sometime after the holiday. While I was there Mom called me.

Mom was a little worried as I left a message telling her I was on my way home two hours earlier. I explained that it did take longer than I thought but that I would be home shortly.

After I got home we chatted and then I did some stuff. That’s pretty much when things changed for the next twenty four hours. I had called Dave to confirm our plans for Sunday. I suggested that I take the train from Milford and meet him on the train in Stratford. AS usual he didn’t understand until much later. He wanted me to drive to Stratford and then we would go together from Stratford . I went to tell Mom about it I was so angry and frustrated about it and when I was wasn’t getting the support I thought I should be getting we argued. We also got pissed at each other over other stuff. For example I was trying to tell her I got a call from this Medical Machine Company for the sleep apnea. I told her I would call on Monday. She didn’t hear me (and that really annoyed me because I felt I was speaking clearly) and our attitudes were getting in the way. I was actually livid at her behavior and felt like she was being a bitch.

It continued until I left the next day for the Stamford parade with Dave. Then it happened again when I returned that night. As I was trying to tell her about the day and she got snippy and judgmental with me when I told her how Dave and I discussed my health issues (for the third time in short time) she must have seen me mumble something and she went ballistic. She even accused me of being self centered. She accused me of being very negative and that I am seeing things and slights that are not there. In reality she isn’t looking.

After about two hours of storming around my room and then calming down I went down and talked with Mom. I told her I didn’t want to jeopardize our relationship and that I don’t know what was going on with me but I would be more aware of things like that. So now that’s been resolved.

When I vented to a few people yesterday the ever present suggestion of moving out on my own came up. As I think about it now it becomes more annoying to keep answering “no it is not feasible alternative”.

I went to the Stamford Parade with Dave. It was two hours long and it got cold and I was very tired and achy by the time it was over. Once the aprade was over we had lunch at the same restaurant we went to last year. After that we made our way back to the train station and got home by 4.

Around 4:30 the other dinner party guests started to arrive. Jim the realtor, Rose and her brother Steve and their dog Honey came too. For the next four hours we talked and at times it was hectic and a little annoying because Dave would get pushy about the food. When Rose didn’t want the Pumpkin soup he called her rude for not eating it. We talked about a lot of things. But we wouldn’t talk about politics and one other thing. I came to realize that Jim was learning things about Dave as we had known over the years. IN other words Dave treats Jim the way he treats us…turns things around as either our fault or what ever.

As we were leaving I did something I probably shouldn’t have done but didn’t care. I asked Jim to be good to Dave. I precursor it with I don’t know where this relationship is going but be good to him and to treat him right. At the same time don’t let him treat you badly either.

Yesterday aside from venting a couple of times I spent most of the day working with the mail. It was week two of month end and I was almost done with the mail but decided to work on the postage mail and things like that. I have to work on the lobby mail tomorrow.

I saw Debra and told her of the weekend events. She could tell and agreed that the things Mom said were hurtful. She also could see that when things like the incidents I wrote about happen the feelings from the previous slights or arguments come back with the same feeling. She did say Dave can be annoying.

Anyway last night was pretty good. It took me longer to get home because the traffic seemed much heavier than usual. I am thinking it is due to early holiday traffic. I called to let Mom know I was still on the way home. I think it was 5:40 when I finally got home.

We had spaghetti for dinner it was delicious. After dinner I watched TV and then did some laundry. It was about then aches and stiffness were happening. After taking the medicine it went away by midnight.

Mom went to bed around midnight and I have been surfing the net and reading emails.
Mom talked with Jim today. Apparently he has been sick with stomach virus. Mom thinks he may not come up for Thanksgiving after all. Mom is kind of hoping he doesn’t if he isn’t better by then.

Oh here is the latest news with Yale:

1) Harvard and Yale played this weekend in their annual pre thanksgiving match up and of course Yale lost.
2) President Levin announced a Temporary Library director to replace the director who died unexpectedly this past week.
3) There was a Gas leak over by Sachem Street and people had to be evacuated. It was sent out as Emergency Message to everyone. It made the news.
4) The YMG Dept made their deadline for the employee surveys and we will be getting a pizza sometime in the near future.
5) We are having a party at the end of the week for our Manager’s Birthday.
6) If we contribute $25 to United Way we can dress in our favorite sports team (professional, school, both college, high school) clothes and jeans. If we don’t have a favorite sports team then we can just wear the jeans.


Okay well I am going to go through some more emails and then go to bed. I am working until 6 tomorrow night and want to be up by 6.

What Happened?

I thought Friday’s was supposed to be a relaxing fun day? All have been is aggravating and it started last night!

It may not be a really big deal but Mother Nature decides to make her presence known right during dinner. This was a bit uncomfortable. Other than being late for dinner it was quite good. We had people coming over for the 4th District.

The 4th District was fine. Despite the fact Mom really irked me discussing things that had nothing to do with the 4th District or DTC. I was waiting to do roll call (something that needed to be implemented with the by-laws for DTC and in general. We didn’t have a quorum so if we needed to vote on something important we couldn’t. That was one of the main discussions. That and Membership, participation and attendance. It was suggested that perhaps we could do a virtual meeting (or conference call meeting). Hello? That’s a dumb ass idea. They couldn’t be at the meeting for one thing or another some seem to not care. We did extremely well for that auction that we held at the beginning of the month. We raised $6k. This will be our new fundraiser to replace our stint at the Oyster festival every year. We will be having two auctions every year. The meeting was over by 9:30. Then we had some chatting When everyone left I helped Mom clean up a little but she got on my nerves when I was telling her something and she found out I was right (it was cleaning up a mess that Phil made (by accident)). She did suggest that because of the late hour I should go to bed.

This morning I woke up late but get ready in time but still managed to be leaving late…that’s because I get into another dumb ass convocation with Mom. I was trying to tell her that some of is from work would be going to Mohegan Sun for some disco party…well Mom was getting impatient with me and telling me to just tell her. I got annoyed she interrupted and told her I was trying to explain something and she is interrupting. I felt like asking her you think I am annoying and distracting? You wouldn’t tell anyone else how to tell a story…stop doing it to me.

I calmed down by the time I left the house and for the drive but really why does she do this and think she doesn’t have to be accountable for it.

The Drive in wasn’t bad either. When I arrived at the office it was 8 on the dot. Claudia told me that the IDX billing system we use was down. It turned out to be down for the next 3 hours. It didn’t affect me in anyway but many people got caught up with cleaning out their desks and stuff.

Some of my co-workers returned to work this week. Gina from medical leave returned yesterday. She looks great. Niamba D came back today after having the medical scare with her son. I mentioned it last week sometime? Today My Joanie came back after being out for two days. I had no idea she was in a car accident. She is bruised but okay. I can’t say the same for her car.

There are some unconfirmed rumors about teams and departments moving to different locations. Because we don’t have room to house the current staff we have there is possibility of the Registration team moving to Long Wharf. Every time we have space taken up there are also unconfirmed rumors saying we are moving to a whole different location. Unfortunately something happens where it doesn’t come to fruition. As it is two people (floaters they are called) that scan for us will be sharing an office and its pretty small to begin with.

Almost forgot to write this week

I know I wrote twice on Monday but I didn’t have a chance to write yesterday or much of today.

Yesterday I had to go to Hamden to drop off the Sleep Study Apparatus and that took longer then picking up. I did it at lunch and traffic was slow. I had to do it then because they close at 6 and I was working until 6. I enjoyed the ride from New Haven into Hamden as there are some beautiful areas near Lakeview and the Eli Whitney Museum. That’s a museum I haven’t been too.

Work was busy but good. I worked until 6 and then fed the cat and then went home for dinner and to work on the DTC 4th District minutes from September.

I had sent out meeting invites, reminders to the 4th District and I had a conversation via email with Tessa. She hadn’t known we voted a former member back on to the committee and she thought I made a mistake. I was getting a little nervous about the tone of the emails and was afraid she would really object so I called Phil who called me back later and then called Mom. Mom discussed it with me when I got home. She urged me to write up the minutes. So that’s what I did after dinner. I did email Phil today and apologized for sounding “upset”.

I had Mom check the minutes before sending them out today and she said they were great. To send out as they were. I was really pleased. Now I am trying to prepare for tomorrow’s meeting.

I have gotten some responses to the meeting reminder and right now it doesn’t look like a lot of people are coming. Well maybe ten and that’s almost half the committee.

Today was a bit stressful. I got up and got ready for work. I hadn’t heard about this terrible accident that happened in West Haven. It caused a 7 to 10 mile back up and It caused me to be late. I had to gotten off in West Haven (before the area it happened) and took an alternate route. I got to the office by 8:20. This just reiterates one thing. Don’t watch anything else but the news if you have to.

Credentialing is looking for an application packet that supposedly came in and they haven’t received it. I know I signed for something and I could have sworn I put it in their box but that was last week I haven’t seen anything else.

I managed to catch up on most of the daily stuff. I have to finish today’s post office mail and the postage tallies and then the readdress mail.
I am going to finish that stuff tomorrow.

I had a few weird moments today. I felt lightheaded. One I was sitting down at my desk and the other I was walking to another department and it happened again. I figured it was hunger so I had lunch. By the end of the day I was stiff and achy. I suspect it was the Roast Beef Bomb sandwich I had along with a couple of sodas.. Roasted peppers, onions and mayo and of course the way they cooked it. I took the medicine but not kicking in. I am going to bed soon.

Heard from Dave this week he has invited me to the annual Stamford Thanksgiving Day Parade and a dinner party at the condo that afternoon. I just called him back and confirmed I would be doing that.

Mom is starting to complain about the way I leave the spare bedroom. She asked me to wash the sneakers as they were starting to stink up things. That’s what I did tonight. I was going to do some ironing but arms not cooperating.

The computer was being a little slow last night and uncooperative. I am not sure exactly what was going on but it seems to be working okay. I am wondering if the new updates are conflicting at all.

Okay its time for me to hit the hay…

Just about to do the Sleep Study

Well it is after 10 pm and I am going to be preparing for the sleep study for tonight. It seems quite simple and straightforward. I have to wash and dry my forehead and then take the adhesive stuff off and place it on my head. Then I touch a small button and then follow the directions. Once the initial alert is done I can sleep anyway I want. I just can’t have any barking dog or anyone who snores in the room with me. Nor can the radio be on either. I think I better turn off the computer as well.

I will take it off tomorrow and then place it in the bag and return it at lunch time to Hamden. Then they can read it and see what is up with me. I filled out a questionnaire prior to getting this as well.

I was out of the office by 5 and heading back to Milford to fee the cat. That took about twenty minutes and then I was home having dinner with Mom. She was already for her meeting. She left around 6:30.

I spent the evening watching TV and doing some laundry. I paid some bills and updated some files while Microsoft did some more updates to the computer.

Okay can feel myself getting tired….gotta go.

A Hard time getting up this mornig.

Well I had a hard time getting up this morning. I stayed in bed until 6:30 quarter of 7. I managed to get showered and dressed by 7:20. I ended up having the runs for some reason and I am not sure where it came from. (I didn’t say to eat while reading!) As the day progressed I ate but didn’t’ started feeling better until late in the day.

Gayle didn’t come in until the afternoon. I am not sure if she had appointments or wasn’t feeling well but we just went along doing what we had to do.

Gayle noticed I was a little stressed and I told her I almost fell out of the chair..I did ask her if when I do the OT this week if I could do the mail and she said if we need to but we have to focus on NOPPS.

This Weekend has been

It has been absolutely beautiful weather this weekend both days saw 60 degree temperatures and sunny. The night time temperatures probably were 50 or less. The moon was crescent. Of course as the week begins it is supposed to change. Well I guess that’s seasonal weather for you!

Saturday I worked until 2. I was going to split my time between scanning documents and taking care of the mail I wasn’t able to do or wanting to do on Friday. I decided against that.

I made some calls to family. One of them was to Mom. She slept a little late but got up and got ready for her afternoon of the Opera. She went with her long time Opera colleague Stella. They didn’t make the trek into NY though. They have been buying tickets locally (and no not to New Haven either) to a theater in Branford that shows Opera on the wide screen (I am thinking PBS stuff or anything on videos). She was gone for most of the afternoon.

The other call was to Jim. It was around 11 and unfortunately he was sleeping. My only reason for calling was to see if he got my email about the Third Narnia movie coming out in December. He hadn’t seen it but he saw Mom’s. I told him to go back to sleep. I really have a bad habit of waking up family from their sleep. Something Liz and I talked about just today.

After work I came home and vegetated for the rest of the time until it was time to feed Junior. Before going to Mike and Roberta’s house I stopped at Subway (my alternative was Texas Road House) and got a foot long seafood sub, chips, and soda. I stayed there for about 35 minutes.

I fed the cat, emptied the litter box and replaced the pad from the bottom of the box. I sat down in the living room and watched the Harry Potter Marathon on ABC Family channel. All the while Junior rubbed against my leg and foot. I sat on the floor and played with her for a bit. After a while I came home.

When I came home I discovered Mom had come home from the Opera. She went to the 5:30 Mass at St Agnes. She was back at the house by 6:30.
I was taking a bath when she came home. After that I just spent the rest of the night either on line or watching TV. I actually went to bed very early.

I woke up during the night and stayed up for a couple of hours and then went back to sleep until about 8 this morning. During that time I had a very interesting dream. I was at some Dr’s Office and Mark Harmon was my doctor. I think that was because I was watching the YouTube video of Intimate Portraits.

I went to bingo and it was pretty good. The recreation room had recently been painted and redecorated and it was lovely. Angie was in today and apparently having a heated debate with Sue one of the bingo regulars.

Happily I had help today Nicole and Jillian form the girls club came and helped out and they were wonderful as usual. We had sixteen players including Margaret and my friend Jennie C. Margaret fell asleep during bingo so we brought her upstairs. We did agree that the natives were slightly restless today.

I went to church and as usual I was late. I know I wrote recently that I was going to try and get to early mass or even go in the afternoon but neither of those happened. I will have to do it next week.

After Mass I went over to Liz and Nelson’s. They had just gotten back from Grocery shopping and so I had tea and English muffin with her. We talked for nearly an hour. It was great. After that I came home.

Mom was deep in thought at her computer when I got home. She was slightly peeved again as the Colandrea men never showed. I am for telling him and his firm to go to hell and fire their asses. I don’t really care that they had a rough summer both professionally and personally. They have done this frequently kept us waiting to discuss projects (such as replacing the roof on the garage). I can guarantee in the future I will not be using their services.

The rest of the afternoon I did some laundry. I finished up for the most part by 6. I did watch TV and spent time on line. As I am writing this I am updating the computer with over 81 updates from Microsoft. They are on the 26th or 27th update now. I suspect it will be after midnight before they are done.

We had an early dinner of makeshift pizza. I thought it was good Mom says she needs to find out what she did wrong so she is going to check with Sylvia.

I got a call from Telka today. She wanted to know if any of the girls came to do bingo. I told her who came today and she was glad to hear it. Then we talked about Pie in the Sky coming up.

Apparently the teacher at the school where we will be doing it this year says we may not be getting a lot of help from the students this week. It’s going to be this Tuesday from 4 to 8. The teacher was saying the parents can take the pies home during PTA meetings etc.

Telka also wanted to know if I would come next weekend (possibly) to help with the PITS session at Telka’s. It seems that one of our former girl’s clubs President will be in town and wants to come and help out that day. I told her I would be there definitely. We will find out more by the end of the week.

Oh got an update on our sewer situation. I am not sure if I told you that our neighborhood is one of the last areas in town that doesn’t have a sewer system and that all of us have septic. Well for the last several years we have been trying to get one and there have been others around here that are against it.

No one could agree on where the pump station would be placed. Well this month it was decided it would be at the end of our dead end street. Mr. V is objecting and mad as hell. There are a couple of others as well. As soon as it is built we will be getting the sewer system installed and linked up.

It’s been a long and awaited one project. Mom reminded me when I told her I found out about the pump/sump station she said we had gotten the leeching field replaced but we need this. We can do some more much more then we do now.

Okay well that’s all the news I have for now. I have to go to bed now. I have the sleep study appointment tomorrow after work. I am getting the apparatus fitted and I will wear it tomorrow night.

Have a great night and see you tomorrow.

This was so cool

http://orcinus.blogspot.com/2010/11/orcas-on-hunt-for-perfect-wave.html

My inbox burped

While I was trying to clear out my inbox it burped and caused all the 6000 plus emails to hit the trash folder. I was going to stay up and go through them all for the different emails that I wanted to save but now that it is getting to be 12:30 I am going to say the heck with it.

Last night was quiet after all. I was very stiff and achy when I arrived home that you can probably read in Kate's Journey with Lupus. After dinner I just hung out. Watched NCIS until 8 and then spent the time online. I updated My NCIS World and a few other documents.

I had a great time doing OT. As usual Joanie and I were joking about some things. Gayle stayed until about 5. She was exhausted and was debating whether or not she would be coming in or not for OT today. My plans for OT will be quite simple spend three hours scanning and then the other three trying to catch up on stuff with the mail.

Mom had a great time last night. She got home close to 11. That’s the latest they have stayed out with the group. Unfortunately she left her library book in Maureen’s car. I don’t know for sure what she plans on doing about it but I offered to go pick it up later.

I am probably going to do all the things I had planned on doing last night this afternoon. That would be the bill paying, the rest of the laundry, file purging and all around cleaning. I don’t how much I will get done but it will be interesting to find out.

Okay Mom just went to bed so I am going to go too. I will check in with all of you later…

It's Friday again

Happy Friday everyone! Work is going pretty well. I have been working on lockbox for nearly an hour. When I got the call to tell me it was ready it was early. There wasn’t a lot which surprised me as yesterday was a holiday and no mail delivery. I am wondering if it will be extremely heavy on Monday.

Every time there is a holiday or no mail delivery I try and figure out the volume of the mail. It seems to never work. I am usually surprised at the volume of it.

I had a pretty good sleep despite getting up for after midnight snack. I ended up staying awake for about an hour and watching TV. I managed to go back to sleep until about 6:30. I also woke up pretty limber. No stiffness today yet. I am pretty sure by the time I get home tonight it will be different.

Mom was up bright and early for another meeting at Bridges. This might have been the third one this week. As she said lots going on but this was I think she told me a finance committee meeting. She has literary club tonight so I will be on my own for dinner tonight.

I am hoping to get all the laundry done and room cleaned before going to bed tonight. I want to have tomorrow afternoon opened for anything. Considering I don’t usually do much once I am home from work.

I heard from Dave yesterday he was on his way home from a three day trip. As I expected he was in Texas visiting his family and came home in time for the trip. Apparently he got sick and is just now getting over it. He had his new friend Jim babysit Lulu while he was away as Patrick was put out from the last time. He says if is Sister isn’t having Thanksgiving he would be joining us that day.

Oh goodie co-worker is “Distracted”. In plain freaking English she is in a bad mood…yeah...fun. I am so not going to feed into it.

Oh got a message from Rich S. There isn’t going to be a meeting this month but will be a combo/party on December 9 at Stonebridge.

Got a lovely message from Tessa it looks like they are out on a business trip and will be back another time. I told her that she won a bottle of wine in the door raffle.

I had a great lunch clam chowder and potato pancakes and for dessert two ice cream sandwiches from Good humor. That should keep me satiated for the rest of the day.

The only problem I had in the afternoon was the fact I was cold. I had to throw a blanket on around me

I called Mom at break time and she had been out trying to find sunglasses with yellow tint and couldn’t find them. LensCrafters ® could do it if she had a prescription but she didn’t want to do that.

Okay well I have some things to do so I am going to do them…see you all tonight.

Veteran's Day

Good Morning! Happy Veteran’s Day to all those who have lived, died, and Served and protect us and will continue in the future. I thank you and May God Bless you always!

There is no mail delivery today so my work will mainly consist of opening campus mail and readdress mail and of course the lobby mail that I have been putting off for the last few days. Actually after I started writing this I got small batch from treasury,

I had an early lunch of the leftover stew from earlier in the week. I forgot that I put the Worstershire sauce in it last night. I expect to have more aches and stiffness before the day is through.

The afternoon I spent opening the lobby mail and it took about an hour. Most of it was junk and some of it was work related (EOB’s, some attorney mail etc) and so that means I am up to date with that. The rest of the time I had to date stamp NOPPS and LTIA’s that came in for Registration.

Gayle told us yesterday that a co-worker’s son was hospitalized with Pneumonia. He is very fragile (Down’s syndrome) and as of today was moved to ICU. So please say some prayers tonight for him and his Mom.

Talked with Liz this afternoon and she tells me that Nelson sprained his ankle/foot and now has to wear a “Boot”. I am not sure when it happened but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to ask again later.

I have decided to stay until 6 and then do the errands I Have to do before going home. I need to send out the email about the HQ cleaning out and remind others there is not DTC meeting but there could be a 4th District have to check with Mom.

Right now though I have some stuff to date stamp and readdress so I will see you later.

The last three days

The last three days have been rather hectic for me. Well not so much hectic but tiring. After leaving my session from Debra’s on Monday I have been experiencing a great deal of pain in the neck. It happened while I was getting into Mom’s car. It felt like a pinched nerve. Ever since then if I moved a certain way it felt like “a pinch and pole being put into my neck”. Admittedly it’s not as bad today but when ever I moved during the night it happened too. I did take the Ibuprofen and the Tramadol and it helped.

Mom nearly scare me on the way home Monday. We were on Woodmont Road in West Haven and we needed to turn on to Jones Hill but instead Mom headed for a house/driveway a head of us. I have no idea what she was thinking but she realized what she did she pulled out at an awkward angle. I was never so glad to get out of that car. We haven’t spoken of it since but she was having a bad night that night anyway.

After Mom dropped me off to pick up the car from the garage she headed home to start dinner and to wait on the Colandreas. According to her they were supposed to come at 6:30. They came a few minutes before 6. She was there but they didn’t knock loud enough or ring the bell. We don’t have the bell technically but she was miffed. I was thinking because of her hearing she may have gotten the time wrong. I didn’t say anything to her about it but I asked her later if she felt better.

Been feeding Junior the last few days and aside from a hair ball type blob on the floor I guess she is alright. I am going to have to give her half of those small cans of cat food. Still haven’t found the telephone number for Mike and Roberta. Still hoping I won’t have to call them. Uh scratch that. I was going through my pocketbook and found the card and Miriam’s Address. Whoohoo!

Mom heard from the Hayes in Utah. They are fine. Carla wanted the Mexican Dip recipe Mom brings to the parties all the time. Mom told her about the Meet and Greet and the way the election turned out around here and about The Cheshire home invasion/murder trial.

Okay still have lots to do around here and not a lot of time. I am grateful that tomorrow is no mail day and hopefully I can catch up with some of this stuff that I have hanging around me.

I have kitty and meeting tonight so I am not sure what time I will b home.

Snow Update

Well the snow continued to fall until 10 am. The snow caused many accidents around the state and many people were late getting to work this morning. I dropped the car off after 7 and waited for Dolette to pick me up at the garage. She called to let me know she was on her way but there were a lot of accidents on the road. When she finally arrived it was probably quarter to ten of 8. I wasn’t panicking because I was certain the admin would understand. We got to the office quarter after 8. I jumped into the mail from Thursday. Only a few schools were cancelled for the day but mostly everyone was in and on time. It took some of my fellow workers two hours to get to work.

Both Channel 8 ( http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/weather/photo_gallery/new-haven-slideshow-first-snow-season) and Weather Channel ( http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/snowy-scenes-east_2010-11-05?page=1) have “first snow falls” from around the region. They are beautiful. I even read one blog from Michigan that mentioned it.

I got a chance to talk with Liz this morning. She sounded tired and she said as much. She thinks she is having a reaction to the recent chemotherapy session because she is getting rashes in some areas of her body that make it hard for her to bend over. She was out in this weather looking at furniture and came back a while ago. She was telling me about Adam and Olga’s plans for their wedding. At this time it is going to be October 9, 2011. They will have immediate family and later on have something in Glastonbury CT.

Liz also told me that Jason finished the outdoor soccer and now its indoor soccer. I told her I want to come to games and even practices if necessary. She found that amusing. After a while we had to hang up as Pat W from Compliance came in and needed to talk business.

About an hour or so ago the news broke that jury came down with a Death sentence for Steven Hayes the man who was convicted for Murdering the Petit Family 3 years ago in Cheshire. His partner in this horrific nightmare will be going on Trial sometime next year.

Well I am almost done with regular mail and still have a lot of Lockbox to go through. Then of course the rest of the stuff so I better close out for now.