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When it comes to my journaling today, or this week so far, I have no set idea what format, using Pages I want to use to write my thoughts, feelings, and what is happening. I am ALWAYS changing my mind
Someone Did A No No This Morning!
Sheila RenzWhen it comes to a community like our Garden Court Apartments, we have occasional problems with a tenant or two because we forget we are not in high school anymore and we can retreat back
Good Morning
Good MorningA new day has come and today it is Wednesday, June 10th, 2026! Right after dialysis, I went right back to my bedroom for the day, watched a little bit of tv, ate my turkey sandwich meat, a
Six Confirmed
Even the worst day can be made better by six baby trumpeter swans:I am eating a rainbow on my plate this week.Took a bike ride last evening, finally, and despite the heat/humidity. Halfway through the
On the road
4:30 this morning my ride pulled in been uneventful so far it is 11:55 right now I think we will be stopping for lunch soon Ohio it a big ass state I think they are planning on being at Starved Rock a
Sunflower Surprise
The notice on the dashboard says, 'You haven't written in five days.' My first thought was.... what? Are you SURE about that?Where did the five days GO? That can't be right. I think it feels wrong b
Vietnam: February 3 - 10, 2026
7 in 14: Part 4 - Vietnam (round 2!)"I came here and it stole my heart, you know." – Anthony BourdainMy "7 in 14" series continues, and somewhat repeats itself. Maz and I are in Malaysia on Tourist Vi
Frustrated
I have to admit that today, trying to get a hold of my dad and his wife Sandy today seemed difficult and made me feel why I even bothered, I am bothered about how things went tonight! I believe, with
Dialysis Update I
Once again I am FORGETTING to keep my dialysis journal updated 4x a week to this day for some reason. I have NOTHING to do to occupy my time for 3 hours a day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
I miss...
I miss the way you'd smile when you would talk about something you were passionate about.I miss the way your smile lit up a room.I miss the way you said "I love you."I miss the way you said "Hi, baby!
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