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  Dentist visit went well. Fascinating process, this implant. Today they lasered open the gum, put a tiny funnel-thingy in to shape the tissue in prep for the final step next week--getting the tooth affixed. Pretty cool, and beats hell out of wooden teeth. No splinters! 😃 Grocery order in for pick-up tomorrow. Who ordered all that ice cream?! 🤔 Feeling loved and valued for my warm, padded lap. ❤️ #3GoodThings

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  The seasonal headache has finally buggered off and I can function again. Last week's adulting chores bore fruit today, setting me up to move forward to achieve additional adulting goals that have been on the back burner for far too long. Long lap cuddle with Bella today, who wants me to know she's happy I've been home and not running around getting adulting chores done. 😸 Bonus items: Very tasy chicken salad, and getting the laundry done. #3GoodThings

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  Didn't have to leave the house today. Still feel puny, so I did a covid test. Even though Hubby and I still mask, I wanted to be sure. Negative! Whew. So it's most likely seasonal weather change and allergies., which is great because these will pass soon. TCB day. Filing, bills, and other adulting stuff done. 🌞 #3GoodThings

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  Sis and I met with the broker who will provide the market valuation on Mom's house, and eventually, sale of the house. I think he'll do a great job, a gem. Still under the weather (I masked for our meeting, but I always mask). The tools of treatment are at hand, helpful. I'm thankful we have access to them. And feeling puny in no way dampens my joy over our blue tsunami. My Gloria Gaynor moment: "I Will Survive!" 🌞 Received an important piece of mail we've been waitin...

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  The seasonal headache that is my fall nemesis caught up with me today. I'm ticked I have a hangover without having had the pleasure of drinking to excess to get it. Especially after last night! That said, I'm so happy today, I don't care. Headache will pass, but the fascists are trounced for the foreseeable future. May the Clown Hammer of Doom pound them relentlessly into footnotes of history! Ibuprofen and ice tea. Schlotzke's BOGO Wednesday Philly cheese steak calzones again!...

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  There's been a small but dedicated protest group staked out on a major thoroughfare overpass for many months now. They were there again today, on our way to Hubby's pain doctor, urging people to vote, honk for democracy. So I did. And suddenly many cars were honking, too. Cool! It's The Day. Praying so hard today will be All The Good Things.🤞 Struck by the thought that we're 7 weeks from the Big C. I should make some lists, check them twice, then start shopping! Oh boy, oh boy!...

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  Gave Hubby and myself haircuts. We could almost pass for respectable now. 🤭 About to start simmering a pot of ham chunks, onion, seasonings, and Great Northern beans. Mmmmm.... Interview with James Talarico dropped today on Diary of a CEO. Great timing! Bartlett is on a hot streak! 😃 https://youtu.be/FpIN6tYC5XM?is=ScyLq9ZMUmMaD1-l Please vote tomorrow, if you haven't already, US Mastodonians. #3GoodThings

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  Had a really good, deep sleep. I needed it. Pity I was dreaming about working my old job. Retired six years now--when does this stop? 🤨 The City fulfilled its responsibility and liberated ours and neighbors' water meter manhole covers from the asphalt they tried to bury them under a week or so ago. Still can't believe the breathtaking level of stupidity involved in this incident. SMH... Staved off the seasonal headache successfully. That's twice this week I thwarted it! 😃 #3GoodTh...

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  Spotted a neighbor in costume as a witch on my way to deliver the green chile chicken enchiladas for niece's partner. Happy Halloween! Enchiladas received with enthusiasm and thanks. Watching Halloween flicks with Hubby. Sleepy Hollow, then The Ghost and Mr. Chicken to follow. Now starting The Woman in Black (1989), the first one, not the one with Daniel Radcliffe. This one is MUCH scarier. Boo! 👻 #3GoodThings

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  Niece's partner turned in weeks of outstanding work, helping us clear and clean Mom's house and yards. Sis has paid him for his labor, but I wanted to do something special, so made him a dozen of my green chile chicken enchiladas. He loves them! Delivery tomorrow, when the family's working at Mom's again. Watching Ernest Scared Stupid. Yeah, I know. 🤪 But I like Jim Varney's wholesome goofiness, and Eartha Kitt is a plus. Enough ingredients left for a GCCE casserole for us...

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  Been pestering Sis about some of Mom's estate business. She graciously worked with me today to contact relevant companies to initiate what, to me, is essential action in a timely manner. Although she found the calls stressful, she agreed this will actually help her prepare for probate court. She let me demo a vinegar solution to clean carpet mold/mildew and was impressed with results. Expensive chemicals aren't necessary, effective, as safe. Homemade chicken soup. Very calming. #3Goo...

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  Mailed a packet of important family documents, no long line or wait. Very thankful for help provided by the postal worker. We have a court date for probate for early December. The Letters Testamentory will give Sis legal authority as Mom's executor to handle property, hire a broker, manage finances, etc. Tuesday. It's coming so soon. Spotted a 10-foot Skelerico Talarico decoration. Sis quipped, "Electorico!" 😆 🌊 #3GoodThings

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  Good visit with Sis and the attorney for Mom's estate. Concerns answered, most all positively, and we're talking Probate Court in early December. Only bad thing is getting downtown, cars parked,and in Court by 8:30 am. Our morning traffic is a nightmare! Helped Sis complete some important paperwork that I've been pestering her to do the last couple of weeks. Should get it all mailed tomorrow, whew! Treated ourselves to Schlotzky's for supper, turkey bacon club for me and Hubby....

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  Took a big box of their wish list art supplies and puzzle books to the hospice that took care of Mom in her last days: coloring books for kids and adults, sketch pads, paper, crayons, colored pencils and sharpeners, felt-tip pens--it was a good haul. Art therapy is good for everyone, regardless of skill level. Folks there are so kind. I needed to do this for them. Renewed my vehicle registration and filled up the gas tank. Midway through my Fringe Binge, woot! 😃 #3GoodThings

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  Working most all day, business paperwork for Brother and me, water plants, shred paperwork, get the trash out for pick up, etc. Hubby is sleeping & eating better these days I've been home more often, and the stress of Mom's last weeks are behind us. Time sense is so distorted. I can't believe we're so close to our national election day. So many of us are desperate for democracy to sweep back in strength. Our hope is strong, though it will take time to heal what's been...

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  Had a brief but pleasant visit with Brother and his family. A day spent being, as Mom would say, as lazy as a puddle. Very restful. I think I'm on the verge of a nap in my chaiiiirrrzzzzaaaaw.... 😴 #3GoodThings

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  Relaxing with sultry, chill noir jazz. No doubt there're more sophisticated offerings available, but these are pleasant, if anyone's interested: @velvetnoir-e2k?si=JT-r01tdJO_ULp0o@youtube.com Hubby's spiffy sci-fi, changing color, tiny LED globe lamp arrived. Helped him assemble it. So cool! Boys and their toys, yep, but I like it, too. More work done cleaning up Mom's house. Mosquito swarms were vile outside, but I survived vacuuming 3 rooms and navigating the basement stairs...

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  ● Very pleased that Diary of a CEO YT podcast today dropped an excellent interview with Ukraine's President Zelensky. Supporting Ukraine is SO important to the democratic free world. The interview is here: https://youtu.be/5x9dkYIRb58?is=rZFKX2HHyvLXEB5E ● Very positive meeting with the tax adviser for Mom's estate and my siblings. ● The privilege of living in a democracy, however under siege by its current plutocratic kakistocracy. #3GoodThings #Ukraine #Zelensky #RussiaUkraineWar

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  We voted. Our polling place was a Disability Rights office, & they let Hubby cut in line to vote when I let them know he isn't physically capable of standing for long in line.❤️ I caught City workers as they were paving over our and neighbor's water meters, where the water shut-off valves are. I fussed like an angry squirrel until they finally understood & shoveled asphalt off most of the manhole covers. Reported to the HOA with photos. Geez Louise! 🙀 Tea, antidote to eejitry. 🤪...

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  Parsed out a complicated multi-page form that siblings and I need to complete and submit together. Old garage door died, so today we had a new one installed. "And my money has wings to fly..." 🎵🎶 (to tune of "Wendy"). Yeah, it's a really huge ouchie for the savings. But at least we HAVE the savings to cover it. When do we break free of this cycle of large, expensive necessities breaking and needing repair? Because I'm pritnear ready to sacrifice a virgin chicken, i...

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  Chili with a slice of cheese. Several hours of good work done on Mom's house clean-up project. Shower and shampoo to wash off the sweat and grime from working on the house. #3GoodThings

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  Finished a few more thank-you letters (helping Sis with hers) and got SIL's BD card ready to mail with them. Ooooo...really good French fries...mmmm! 😋 Found some cleaning methods to try on the mold or mildew or whatever that is on the wall in Mom's hallway. One of 'em's bound to make some improvement. 🤞 Bonus: Been a lovely chilly day, as fall should be. Nice change from our summer 'Hell's Lobby' temps. #3GoodThings

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  Made a batch of tasty dipping sauce for our Chinese dumplings. Savory, salty, spicy, tangy--mmm! Installed the small new shelf and hand towel rod in the bathroom. Big improvement over trying to hang the towel on a screw sticking out of the wall. The process went more easily than anticipated, yay! Heating pads, awesome relief for offended muscles, #3GoodThings

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  1. Helped Sis clean and gloss hardwood floors in 2 rooms in Mom's house. Well--cleanER, anyway. Both us old biddies are being treated to some serious grousing from ahgry backs, shoulders, knees, and hips. Owwww... 😬 2. We're not too decrepit ro push through the grousing body parts and get the job done. 3. New video dropped on YT's The Ghost Tourist on Charleston, SC, which has haunts AND pirates in its history. Your basic "Eek! Arr!" experience. 😉👻🏴‍☠️ #3GoodThings

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  TV series Fringe is back on Amazon, free for subscribers. Weird science and even weirder, memorable characters. I love this show. Bingey-bingey! 🤩 New phone is all set up and 5G means it works at Mom's cell-service-busting house. No more holding up the phone and waving it around while praying for a signal to get through. The Innovasian Veggie Lo Mein was pretty good, much better than expected. Good day working Mom business with Sis. Our progress is heartening. #3GoodThings

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  Figured out what was shutting down the TV CPU every 15 minutes, and the fix was easy. Grr, Microsoft update foofah! Overcame gumption traps to improve Hubby's laptop speed, so I could scan and print essential documents on our printer, which runs from his laptop. Rain and cooler weather moving in, ah! Bonus: The very old--but reliable--car Mom gave me when she stopped driving last year no longer requires passing inspection to renew its annual registration. One less hassle, nice! #3GoodTh...

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  New phone secured! Support for old phone ends in Feb '27, and chip prices are set to increase, so now is a good time to upgrade. Next up, several days of tweaking and fine-tuning new phone. The joy of having, perhaps not professional level, but 'many years' worth' of tech-wrangling skills to facilitate these occasional days of upgrades, tweaks, and maintenance. It's a real advantage, and I thank my many excellent tech mentors for it. Black-eyed peas with ham chunks, yum! #...

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  Finally located the bungee cords I bought last May and put in a place I'd be sure to remember--then didn't. Need them to secure boxes on the hand cart later this week. Salad! I sure missed salad this summer. The satisfaction of having my opinion of a YT podcast guest validated by comments from other critical thinkers who think the irritating man talked much, said little, and even less said anything of sense or value. Pah! What a pretentious nuisance. How did he even get there? 🤨 #3Go...

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  The plumber was done quickly and did a good job. He charged a fraction of the cost I'd expected, so there's enough left in the budget for the overdue replacement of my cell phone, scheduled for Monday. Clean clean clean! Shower and shampoo are a wonderful entry to the weekend. Made some good dipping sauce for the Chinese dumplings that didn't come with any. Much better made with rice vinegar and brown sugar than with white vinegar and honey. Too much sodium, but oh my! SO tasty....

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  Despite both being bone weary and a tad snippy, Sis and I had a good work day at Mom's house, with plenty of clowning around to take the edge off our snip-snipes. Completed an essential adulting task I've been procrastinating for the last four days and now anxiety levels are manageable again. Firmed up arrangement for plumber to come tomorrow. Three tasks to do: one's an essential leak fix, two are 'make life better' fixes. Can't wait to get these done! #3GoodThings