Halloween behind the gates

 It's a hazy day and 1 month into the illegal eviction drama. The ante got upped when our 2nd parking space was taken. We have an attorney on our side and there are laws to be observed. Relocation assistance in the amount of circa 18K. That earned a hangup on the phone. Looking for a place to move to is harrowing and migraine inducing daily. Intimidation and harassment are the words of the hour. 

Add to that the incessant crying and loud noise from the child next door, their insane dog that barks at everyone and everything. 

I still have my Poppylicious, though she's older and slower. And the Gretchen who came here after my mom died. Inherited my niece as well. She's in love and we don't see a lot of her. She's also job hunting. Daughter is still in Chicago and son is here with us. I wish honestly that husband and I could find a 2BR2 bath place for ourselves, or with son. Just tired of drama. 

It was so easy in the before times. Here's hoping the blue skies return and the smile comes back. 

Peace

OOps Back at Ya!

 So many things. 

2nd surgery on left hand.

1st surgery on right hand. Need to get an MRI because the cadaver tendon they put in isn't liking this side of my body. Argh. 

Grown child with kidney stones.

Grown child who got COVID a week before her trip to Italy. Postponed a week.

Also broke her ankle and toured the Vatican Museums, et al, in an oh so lovely boot. 

So pissed about the Supremes eroding our rights. Instead of quoting a 16th Century witch burner, they could have spoken with actual doctors. Women are going to die.
Not being able to get needed meds for actual diseases because they are still "fertile"? Are we going to have baby farms? 

Hoping to go somewhere in the fall. Am getting scratchy from being home so long. 

Binge watching lots of series.   Some good, some not so. 

I might be back more often, hope so. 

amulbunny

Plodding along

 The 2nd surgery went well and after 6 weeks in a cast, I am down to a brace. I wear a neoprene and metal brace to bed, and I wear a soft brace during the day time.  3 days post op I had a doctor's visit and they took off the temp protection, and I had an infection. 10 days of Keflex. 

The cast was clumsy and I was so glad to get rid of it. I could have knocked someone out with it. Though there were times I thought about it, I didn't do it. 😝

Weather has been nice, high 60's. The rotten thing is the smoke from the Central CA fires. Makes breathing a bit hard. 

We're dealing with rats. Not one or two, but a whole community that's in our attic and venturing around our kitchen. We've had conversations with our landlord, I've sent him info for exterminators,  but he's working on a popular TV show as crew and they are working them to to the bones. I'm advocating for holding rent until the critters are dead and removed. It's dangerous, unhealthy and scares me. We shall see. 

Although it's fall (THANK GOODNESS) and my favorite season, I haven't done much in the way of decorating. Burning the candles though and the house smells great. I got a candle from Home Goods, Burnt Caramel and Pumpkin. Smells so nice. 

I'll try to update more often. I'm in the middle of a project that takes time and has to be done by Thursday. I think I will get it done on Wednesday. 

                                             Peace my friends. 

What? Another surgery?

Seems that the thumb surgery I had in 2020 didn't work. The pin mysteriously fell out and the thumb is sinking. So July 31st I go back with a new doctor to get my thumb fixed. I am kind of scared, but I know that this will be  better in the long run. And he's going to fix my trigger finger. That is a must. 

Husband is back to work after 4 months of workers comp. His wound is closed and he is not having any pain. I think he watched more stuff on Netflix than I ever had. And this weekend he binged The Umbrella Academy.  Thank goodness for 2 smart tvs and lots to see.

I'm getting my hair cut right before I have surgery because being one handed is a pain to deal with. And colored. I'm going purple!  I'm 68, I can do it. Something like this. 

Things are ok otherwise. Trying to catch up on bills after 4 months of decreased income. 

Life goes on, it's muggy and warm. 

da bunny

Not gone not yet

 Will be coming back with a brand spanking new post as soon as I can carve out the time. 

Husband was injured at work when a 500 lb safe he was working on tipped over and fell on him and his right thigh. He was transported to the same trauma unit that Tiger Woods went to, the next day actually. He was under observation and sent home 2 days later. 3 days later he was readmitted and he had to have surgery to remove a baseball sized hematoma. He's home with a wound you can drop a golf ball in. It's a story unfolding. 

More to come . . . . . .

I'm not sure

 I keep thinking about where God has been lately. It's like he's ignored our collective prayers and requests the last few years. Has he been trying us over the purifying fires in order for us to be ready for what is to come? 

Last Wednesday we saw primarily white "American" terrorists who breached the doors of the US Capitol and were out for blood. 5 people died, scores were injured. Before they marched down to the Capitol, they were exhorted by the sitting President of the United States to reclaim the victory that he had lost. HE HAD LOST. He could not accept his loss and rallied his rabid followers with shouts of fake news, fake elections, election irregularities. A thing occurred to me, if these ballots had been proved to be irregular, then all the contests on those ballots would have to be voided. A point his 147 lackeys in the House forgot to mention. I find the behaviors of Senators Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley to be lacking and they need to be at the very least censured and even better removed from their offices for encouraging and continuing the lies about the election of Joseph R. Biden.

That's it. I can't deal with this crap.

The pandemic here is sweeping and the state of CA has now approved the vaccine for anyone 65 or older. I contacted my medical group and they said they have not received the vaccine yet. Am I scared? You had better believe it. 

I hope that peace will return to this country, the pandemic will end and we can return to going out to dinner, to visit people, to go into our churches to worship. 

da very sad bunny,

Merry Christmas 2020

 

Biding my Time (small rant about medications)

 I don't understand why people who have legitimate pain have to beg for pain relief. I have a lot of pain from this surgery. I asked for a refill and he said absolutely not but I'll give you this instead. The instead is not going to cut it. Unfortunately I am at the whim of doctors who are afraid of having addicted patients. Guess what guys, I am an adult and I know what works for me.

The same thing with benzodiazepines. I took a low dose 2x a day for many years and my ADD was under control. Then the govt said oh no, look at all these prescriptions and these people are addicted. So now I take antidepressants which modify some symptoms but not all. 

I know in the long run these things don't mean a whole lot, but after 8 months of confinement, a little less hinky would be nice.

We ordered a full boneless breast meal from the market. Comes with everything you need, but I'll make a couple of more sides like corn pudding to go with the other veggies. And at least 2 more pies. This family likes pies, and we've been known to have cold pumpkin pie with whipped cream for breakfast. I will make my own cranberry sauce with grand marnier to flavor it. 

Christmas I will have helpers at the house so that is going. to be a maple pecan glazed ham with scalloped potatoes and several veggies. That's more of a grazing meal than anything. Veggies, cheese balls, crudites, firschgurken, olives, you name it. It's spread out on the table and get what you want to eat. Settle in. 

It's grey outside, light grey not stormy. A balmy 64º here. I am still in my night gown, since I'm not going anywhere or doing anything. I will change into my comfy sweats and watch a few more episodes of whatever catches my fancy. Yesterday was the Borgias, but Jeremy Irons looks so ghastly in it. There's always Outlander, The Witcher, and Lucifer to amuse me. 

A good holiday to those who have one next week, a good lockdown to all of us. 

Peace

amulbunny

InBetween

 BIDEN WON

TRUMP LOST

I had surgery and am recovering. Have to ask for help. Try opening mail one handed, or pulling on pants, wiping. 

Another debate... this one with added participants

 

Ah the uninvited fly,we know what flies like to land on.

I have to admit that we had quite the laugh over the fly and what it's appearance meant. 

It was another appearance of a man who does not value women. Ignoring time limits and the moderator. Talking over Ms Harris. But Ms Harris, thank goodness reacted calmly and claimed her time. "I'm speaking, do not interrupt me". Perhaps he thought that he could do the same as his boss did. He did not answer questions, deflecting his answers to the old tried and not true. Claiming that this administration relied on SCIENCE! Please girl, I don't want to spit on my popcorn. 

And today one side says of the next debate, they aren't going to do a virtual debate because. . . . no good reasons. I wouldn't want to be within 10 feet of him. And the fact that he won't wear a mask because "he's immune, he's invincible". Oh wait till the steroids go.Fast fall, I've been on steroids. Felt great, then BOOM!

Well as my dear departed mom would say, such is life. 

Just remember you have to vote, if you don't, you have no right to be a critic. Be a part of the solution. 

33 years ago today

 We drove to Little Company of Mary at 645AM to be admitted for a planned C-Section that afternoon. I had to be there at 7 for some paperwork and then upstairs to L&D. I was angry at my husband because he hadn't brushed his teeth and his breath could have knocked down a horse. I didn't want to smell that as I was supposed to be laboring. So we stopped and he got coffee. That was better. 

We got to the hospital and went through all the admissions stuff and we were taken upstairs to the 4th floor. I was changing into my gown and got my IV's in and was going to the bathroom because those days, you had to have an enema if you were having a c-section (thankfully that stopped by the time #2 came around). I was standing there talking to the nurse when the room started shaking and rolling. My husband who is standing there against the wall, said "This is going to be a big one", I gave him the evil eye and said to the nurse, "well that's that, I am going home". She said nope. I got back in the bed and we turned on the news. We saw Kent Shocknek, then a reporter for KNBC Channel 4 dive under the desk as an aftershock hit and the big overhead lights in the studio were swaying. That made us laugh, as we were experiencing aftershocks for quite some time. 

The doctor came and broke my water because the hospital required a trial of labor. I had full blown contractions within 15 minutes. They came strong and fast but I could have pushed till the kingdom came because he didn't drop. 

At 1230 they moved me into the delivery room, in bounced my husband covered in PPE as they call it now. I had my spinal (push out her back not your butt A) and felt some tugging below the curtain. at 1313 out he came. He was sunny side up and he hollered when they took him from his nice warm nest.  In a matter of  seconds I went from being R's wife to J's mom. 

33 years later, he's a man. Due to circumstances he still lives with us. He is a helper though, driving me places when I absolutely have to go, helping me with grocery shopping and heavy things. He's had some ups and downs but he's a good guy. 

So Happy Birthday to my son. 

That was a shitshow.

 

What a disgusting 100 minutes of television

So I've been voting in presidential elections since 1972 and I have been pretty opinionated. Watching the debate between Mr Trump and Mr Biden. I was disgusted. It was watching a 5 year old school yard bully shouting and not paying attention to direction. Why agree to terms if you're not going to follow them. I took speech and debate in college and That was not a debate.

I know who I'm voting for because a man who tells white supremacists to “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by!” should not be leading this country. 

I am not worried if you don't agree with me. That's what is so great about this country and the Constitution, we are allowed to have the right to express our views. 

So my choice for president in this awful election is:

Peace, Love and Vote like your country depends on it. 

da bunny

Smoke haze and trying to breathe

 

This is from our front patio at 1300 hrs yesterday. The sky is tainted from the wildfires burning around the LA County area. Breathing is quite strained.  The experts are saying stay inside, don't go outside if you don't have to. 

I'll catch up with all of you when I stop yawning. 

What about this don't you understand?

results

NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE

NEGATIVE

Had the test today

A person in our household had the test and she tested positive. 

Hence we had to get tested. It's one of the most painful swabs I've ever had.

Now we have to wait 3-5 days for results. Monday since the offices aren't open over the weekend. 

Don't let anyone tell you that it's a false narrative. 145,000+ cases

in LA County, and nearly 4K deaths. 

Being over 65 by a bit, it is scary. Neither of us (spouse) have symptoms but we each have conditions which could be serious. 

So now we wait. 

Gonna be a long weekend. 

Peace Out and WEAR YOUR MASK!

Wow I'm older than I've ever been

Today I turned 67 years old. 

When I was born, Eisenhower was president, the Korean War was raging, but things weren't bad.

Today America is tattered and torn apart, like a flag that has gone through a hurricane. We have leaders who only wish to enrich themselves and ignore the tragedy of the pandemic virus which ravages our country. I can only hope that November will bring some breath of change. To that I say, if you aren't registered to vote and don't vote, you have nothing to say in the debate.

Wear a mask! Follow the rules! 

Wednesday

It's Wednesday afternoon and it's June Gloom. A balmy 72º and lots of humidity.

Since I hate heat, this is perfect weather. The sun may peek out between 1600 and 1730 and then go back behind the clouds. I can open my doors and windows and feel comfortable. Nothing I can do about the humidity.

I've not said anything about the marches, the rioting, the looting, nor the abysmal track record of the LAPD, LASO, and other police departments in this country with regards to their treatment of black citizens. The blatant killings of George Floyd in MN and Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, and the killing of Breona Taylor in her bedroom March 13th in Louisville. There have been arrests in the Floyd and Brooks cases but none in Louisville. What is the problem? The fact that the incident report was basically blank and it was accepted by their superiors? This is something I truly don't understand?????? Is her death any less tragic than the other?

And of course, COVID-19. I'm wondering if what I had in late Feb early March was it. It was so miserable. But the cough wasn't like the pneumonia I had before. I doubt if my doctor would approve an antibody test, but it would ease some fears. I've never hallucinated like I did with that illness. It was fearsome.

Time to go and think about dinner. I'm leaning towards meat loaf and mashed potatos and some kind of vegetable. 

peace. 

Driving alongside

Yesterday we took the 101 to Camarillo, putzed around there for a while and then came home via the coast. Honestly there is nothing lovelier than the Pacific coast, whether here in CA or in Alaska. That sand dune is a remnant of an ancient Tsunami. People climb up to the top and enjoy the view. Those little things you see are parked vehicles. The beaches were loaded yesterday and not much social distancing that I could see.

We should have left for home earlier, as it was  bumper to bumper from Zuma Beach, through Malibu and into Santa Monica. I always wonder about the mansions above the ocean in Malibu. If people live there full time or are they getaways. I know many of the homes in the colony are. I don't think I will win the lottery any time soon so I can just look on google.

Other than being depressed healthwise things are ok. I see the ortho next week for my left thumb/wrist arthritis. If I have surgery it will hamper my typing. I guess I will adapt. Have to stop the pain. 

Peace... WEAR YOUR MASKS! SOCIAL DISTANCE!

da bunny

I read fanfiction, don't hate me.

I admit it, I do read fanfiction for a certain genre and most of the time I really enjoy it. Back in the old days, I even let an X Files story or two get published on a site. Now I content myself with reading and commenting on stories.  That's good right?

For the last year or so one person has basically taken over the site with stories that make this old teacher weep in their poor construction, grammar that would make a 3rd grader wonder, and I truly believe this person uses text to word to compose. And if you mention spelling problems, they don't get fixed. I quit reading their stories. The writer is from the south and co-opting terms from a different language set sometimes doesn't do it. I wonder how this person has a life outside the fanfiction arena because they publish at least 2 new multi chapter pieces a week. I think the person must eat sleep and drink fanfiction.  And don't get me onto Tumblr either. 

Enough grousing. It's still breezy and inland is going to be hot this weekend. We're still pretty much closed as far as shopping goes. Our favorite Mexican restaurant reopened for take out only. I want one of their wet carnitas burritos soon. They have the best red sauce and fresh salsa around here. 

Brad Pitt is co-opting my current hair style. I've got a lot of grey interspersed through the back, and white witches streaks through the front. I hate my hair. If I thought I could get away with it, I'd drive the 330 miles to Vegas and get my hair cut. If I don't I'll wait till July and get it cut when my lady goes back to work, if she does. 

Also a good recommendation for a binge watch: The Great on Hulu. A bit saucy and a bit risque but loads of fun watching Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. 

Sleep tight, watch out for those covid dreams and we'll get through this.