KateP's musings

Today is the day we honor Christopher Columbus and all that he has done including the discovery of AMerica.  It seems there is new evidence or issues that are coming up.  Over the weekend a statue was vandalized in New Haven and the police are investigating it.       I like today because traffic was light and I got here in good time.  I even got here before my supervisor and was able to put the magnetic clips I bought on his desk.  He chuckled when he saw them (the one he had prior broke) and I don’t have a poker face so he knew I got them.     It was  quiet in the office today as I mentioned over the weekend people took off today to have a long weekend.  It’s nice.  As I expected not a lot of mail coming in and what has come in were part of the redirecting mail that I am doing and small amount from weekend.  Spent most of the morning on readdressing and then I did  work on some  refund mailing. ...

I woke up to a headache today.   I think I was on the pillow that causes that I must be allergic to (sleeping directly on it without the pillow case). I took some Tylenol with coffee so I am hoping it will go away.   Either that I will be making jaunt to the bathroom soon. It looks like we will be getting the effects of Tropical Storm Nate for the next couple of days.   It’s a good thing I wasn’t planning on going out and attempting the weeding today.   It’s been obviously windy but not gale force.   It was in the mid 70’s according to the thermostat on the fan in the window.   I will be surprised if it gets any worse.   At least I can test the car’s ability in the rain.   I stand corrected it’s raining now.   It smells nice. I showed Liz the documents (via text) I got from the DMV yesterday and she said it does say Title but it’s not like the one she remembers.   She recommended I show it to the adjuster and I told her I alrea...

Friday Night I went to My Sister’s and picked up my BIL and we headed to a Honda in town and we looked at a 2014 CVR and a 2014 Civic.   I have a feeling I am going with the 2014 Civic.   It has 16,000 miles a decent warranty, blue tooth, power lock-actually I will get the all the specs and whatever when I see them again.   The CVR I fell in to (literally).   I liked the dashboard in the civic.    It must be karma because I found the key to the 2014 Honda civic in my pocketbook yesterday morning.   I had to call them and let them know what time I was coming in and told them about the key.    I put a security deposit on the Blue Honda.   I am going to see what night Nelson is available (actually waiting to hear back from Liz).   They did suggest I call Lawyer Bob about the accident.     Heard from the insurance company Friday and they are giving me a good Price $3.5k for it..   He says he will send it to my e...

I just returned to work yesterday from an extended holiday weekend.  I was quite busy and it felt odd to start my week after-well almost everyone else and it felt like I was intruding at first.  I say almost because I was one of many in my aisle who took the extended and much needed weekend. Monday’s MYWC Club picnic was fun.  Seven of the girls were able to attend while we were able to get a lovely time with Janet R.  She works with an orchestra as an Oboist.  She has told me the name a few times but I can’t remember it right now. I was very pleased to get my 13 year old car back from the shop.  Everything has been repaired and updated for $1,000 plus and I may have to start thinking of getting this one replace eventually.  The Struts had to be replaced and aligned and tires had to be also replaced among the other things. The rest of this short week sees my Pulmonary Test tomorrow.  I have decided to take the whole day off and do some e...

As you may remember I took the last part of  last week off for the holiday and I had dropped off my car Wednesday night expecting it to be finished by Thursday and returned.  Well that didn’t happen.  There is more than oil change needed for the car.  THey told me what needs to be done including alignment.  It is going to cost 2 grand.  Something my sister thinks is too much when she called me to find out what happened.  Nelson either called her or LIz  called to check in. (THat was Thursday night).  So I Have been without a car of my own or relying on Mama Roberta, and Papa Mike. for a few trips.. Thursday night Milford had a fantastic fireworks display and music.  The food truck lines were a little chaotic so we went to subway for our dinner.  THe crowds were huge.  When I talked with Chairman Phil a couple of days later he told me he saw me but I didn’t see him   He did say that many of the DTC were there.. ...

January 25, 2014 Dear Friends:     Its just before 8:30 and I am the only one up right now.  I have been awake since 5:30 but I decided I would doze for a bit and finally got up by 8.  I just posted yesterday’s entry and then surfed the net.      I am excited to see I have another letter from Mary in Victoria.  I will be writing her this afternoon.  I think I have another one from last week as well.  I will have lots to tell her I think.     I was really glad I went to bed early last night.  I did have a little bit of aches and pains but they were more like strains mostly.  I have them a little now but I will take some Tylenol shortly.     This morning I am going to pick up the car and then go shopping and then do other things.  The snow that is predicted for today isn’t due until this afternoon but we all know how that can change.  It is fairly cloudy now.  It’s also very ...

December 3, 2013 Dear Friends:     This day didn’t start off too well.  I missed the buses.  I had to take a taxi and the guy asked me for directions with a GPS sitting to his left.  The whole thing was stressful.  The upside I got here on time.  The downside it cost me $30.  I wasn’t looking forward to telling Mom how it went.  I called her and she was just getting up.  Didn’t mention the cab ride. I got another email from JV again the same exact wording as her previous email.  I blocked her email and it went directly into the Junk email.  I am not going to be brow-beat to answering someone when they say I am being lazy.  I told this woman from the beginning I would do email.  I am an infrequent emailer as you also know.  To me pen paling is supposed to be a fun thing to do not having to sweat it out. Heard from the mechanic.  They replaced battery and noticed an oil leak but not sure where it...

October 16, 2013 Dear Friends: Oy Vey.  It was a long day.  I slept through my alarm and ended up sleeping until 6:30.  I woke up with a headache as well.  I rushed around getting ready but at the same time did get online   I start to feel guilty when that happens because as a result of that i end  up getting into traffic.  I was a little late.   I was rewarded with lots of lockbox about 45 minutes into the hour.  It kept me busy for the entire morning and most of the day even though I worked on the Post office mail.  That would usually be light but because of the holiday it may have shifted.   I talked with Mom bright and early this morning.  She was okay but wasn’t up long.  We made plans for me to drive her to her bridges meeting.  Actually she would drive us there and I would drive the car home. I was pretty anxious to get home.  I was getting tired and it looked as though the sky was going to...

I wasn’t sure I was going to have a great day.   When I left here this morning I realized I left my sunglasses out on the counter.   I just didn’t want to go back and get them.   They were the new clip-on.   As I was driving on the highway a couple of cars cut me off (without signaling). Work went okay.   I had lots to do and got most of it done.   I have a few things to finish tomorrow.   I worked until 6 tonight and made some headway on stuff.   I do have to say I had way too much sugar intake then I should have. I picked up my metro gel from the pharmacist after work.   They haven’t heard from Dr. B yet.   My mind went to a place I shouldn’t have gone.   What if she is no longer at the Arthritis and Osteoporosis clinic like Dr. Martin disappeared?   I didn’t get any indication that he was leaving. I will call them tomorrow and urge them to call. It was quarter of seven when I got home.   Mom was in the ...

It is really cold and very foggy today and according to the weather page its supposed to get even more foggy.  I told Mom this and she is deciding whether or not we really need anything at the store.  She isn’t feeling again either.  I had a great time at the party last despite the fact we got into political discussions.  I somehow seem to start them and then try to get out of them not just for my benefit but for those who get equally impassioned about them as well.  There was a lot of food so much so that the cake Mom made was not touched.  There were all sorts of appetizers, salads, lasagna, kielbasa, and desserts galore.  Unfortunately one of John and Telka’s friends had a health issue and was taken to the hospital.  I couldn’t tell you what it was but in simple terms it may have been a blood pressure drop.  I would call Telka and find out how they were doing but she is in the middle of preparing for the students mid-terms. When I got home...

I have been here at work an hour already and haven’t gotten much done.  The scanner I usually use I can’t remember the password (its supposed to be my password but its not).   So I have to use Mama Joanie’s.  It certainly was easier to log on. Funny I got up by 6 and got online and then got ready for work.  I managed to leave before 7:30 and get here by 10 of 8.  I don’t know why I find that funny.  I guess each day is different.  Depending on traffic and perception I guess. Mom was just getting up when I was leaving.  She is planning on spending the day doing paperwork for the boards she is on and also more personal budget work as well.  She saw the doctor yesterday and she got a good report about the pancreas.  It is stable. It is now mid morning .  I have made a few trips to the ladies room and to the vending machine to find something to wake me up.  I chose Coke and Fanta.  I have done about 14 batc...

I had just gotten home from feeding Junior.   It was just about 5 and I was getting dinner ready when the door bell rang.   It was the owner of the garage we take the cars to be serviced.   He explained to me that Mom’s breaks had given out while she was driving.   All of a sudden I see Mom coming down the stairs.    Not once did I think she was upstairs.   I took the opportunity to tell him that my car needs to be serviced.   Anyway, when he left we had an opportunity to talk.   I had received a package of Silkies stockings.   I didn’t order them and I am royally pissed.   Now I have to go through the rig morrow of calling the company and canceling my membership with them.   She also asked if I remembered Jim’s birthday.   She shamed me into calling him and so I talked with him.   He didn’t care that I didn’t get him anything (at least that’s why I am sticking with). I was debating whether or not to ...

You would never know today was Columbus Day or a federal holiday. Traffic was pretty steady for some (mine was okay). Some banks were open. I still had my regular volume of mail. There was nearly 470 pieces of mail. The rest of the time I scanned EOB’s. I did it for about an hour in the morning and then after I finished the mail. We have been given permission to work OT for every night and possibly on Saturday. I will be taking advantage of that this week. I put in an hour tonight. We got an update from AC regarding G today. It seems that she is having a few set backs in her legs and her back. She can’t seem to stand straight or walk as well as she was hoping. I feel terrible because I haven’t called her and I don’t know when a good time is. I don’t feel comfortable doing it from work. By the time I get home I am too tired and I don’t know if or when she is sleeping. I met with Debra and talked about the week’s events and activities. They include my aggravations, and disappoin...

After a restful sleep I woke up around 7. My intention (as usual) was to get up earlier but decided that I could do what ever it was I needed in the time I had. I got ironing the clothes I was to wear for the day. I decided to wear dark clothes with the blue and black jacket. I would wear it for Bingo, the canvassing and of course the wake. I had to send out some emails for the 4th District for today’s activities and to inform Phil that one of our members emails no longer works. I called that person a short time ago and found out it was because I sent an attachment. In the future can’t do that. I also told RLutz about Dave’s loss (they are related by marriage some how-his wife’s maiden name is Oliver). I didn’t get to the nursing home until close to 9:30. I made my stop at DD for coffee and two orders of hash browns. They were freaking hot. I think I may have burned my esophagus. I chatted with the picket line and then went inside. The first 45 minutes I talked with Angela...

Dear Debra: I had a great time yesterday being with my family watching my niece perform here at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (JORG) at the Storrs Campus UCONN.   I never realized just how big the campus was!   It is a huge city within itself.   I guess it is not unlike Yale University.   The ride up was lovely.   The ride back was “ok”.   We got a little lost and tempers flared but it was resolved.   We had dinner at the Nathan Hale Inn and Conference center right there.   I asked the waiter who served us if it gets crazy on game nights and his response was “Oh yeah”.    The food was good. Mom and I got home by 8 and we did our own things.   I answered emails from friends and the various email lists I belong to.   I also sent out emails to cousins who might want to know about our cousin that was killed last week.   I had one response from a cousin.   I was getting tired so I think I went to be...

Today started out with a really messy weather. By mid morning we had gotten a thunder and lightening storm but no major damage like Mardi got up in her area. The sun came out again for a short time and then by the time I left Debra’s the sky started opening up again. I thought I heard some thunder a short time ago but nothing continuous. Today was Diva’s return. She kept mostly to herself at least that’s what I thought. I found out later she was talking often to “P” (the woman who has been doing her job these last several months). . This concerns me because if “P” over hears me. “P” was assigned to help me with the mail. I had her do the readdress mail (the tedious stuff she called it). When I first was giving her instructions on what to do-she kept saying oh I know what to do I was a “senior Admin”. That’s great so what did she ask me if she could batch all the interoffice stuff together? The way I wanted her to do it was. Condense all the mail going to say one particular...