Category Archives: Life As a Shared Adventure

Andy’s parents had a copy of The Cheerful Cherub, and I was taken by its whimsy when we used to visit them. I thought of that yesterday when someone asked how I was doing in assisted living, was I counting … Continue reading →

I posted this nine years ago…it still works for me. I figure if you have to go through the pain, nuisance, whatever, you might as well get something out of it. Resilience is essentially a set of skills –- as … Continue reading →

The rule used to be no dogs on the couch. But Kaitlin and Torben decided that didn’t make sense, just protect the couch with a sheet and let Tempi enjoy it. A wise decision and a happy pup. August 16, … Continue reading →

Andy took me up to the land for another great visit and dinner yesterday. I took this picture with my iPad driving in. And these as we were driving out. It’s a long trip, about an hour and forty minutes … Continue reading →

Kaitlin, Torben, and the pups drove down to town yesterday. Tempi enjoyed the view. August 14, 2024

Ginny and Rita mentioned Sheri Lewis and her puppet Lamb Chop in commenting on yesterday’s post. I had never heard of them, so I found this video. Sheri’s Lamb Chop was entertaining, but mine is more cuddly. August 13, 2024

I had a wonderful afternoon up on the land yesterday with Andy, Kaitlin and Torben and the pups. Kaitlin made a feast of nutritious foods (a bit of a struggle to get in rehabilitation and assisted living places) and it … Continue reading →

They got up to the land later than they had hoped, but they made it last night. They had planned to come and visit me down here in assisted living today, but it makes more sense for their first day … Continue reading →

Kaitlin, Torben and the pups should arrive in town this afternoon. They’ll briefly stop by the apartment then drive up to the land, staying until the 26th. If all goes well we’ll see them there tomorrow. I had my xray … Continue reading →

All is good. August 9, 2024