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Skulking around until I'm comfortable. Which may be never.
My favorite Icelandic person is no longer around to enjoy this, but I'm sharing it anyway. #yulecat
The Icelandic Yule Cat’s Christmas Roast | Icelandair
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December 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My favorite Icelandic person is no longer around to enjoy this, but I'm sharing it anyway. #yulecat
Sick last night at the news of the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. First thought, "Billy Crystal lost everything in the
L.A. fires, now this." Secondly, "Crap. I bet our Creamsicle in Chief will tweet something awful about Rob." He did not disappoint. Goddammit.
L.A. fires, now this." Secondly, "Crap. I bet our Creamsicle in Chief will tweet something awful about Rob." He did not disappoint. Goddammit.
December 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Sick last night at the news of the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. First thought, "Billy Crystal lost everything in the
L.A. fires, now this." Secondly, "Crap. I bet our Creamsicle in Chief will tweet something awful about Rob." He did not disappoint. Goddammit.
L.A. fires, now this." Secondly, "Crap. I bet our Creamsicle in Chief will tweet something awful about Rob." He did not disappoint. Goddammit.
Mum called us at 7:12 a.m. to announce, "Your father is not well. He's acting completely WONKY!" Apparently, being up, showered and eating breakfast while wearing one's Sunday best ON a Sunday while waiting for a ride to church is "wonky." Her #dementia continues to isolate him.
December 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Mum called us at 7:12 a.m. to announce, "Your father is not well. He's acting completely WONKY!" Apparently, being up, showered and eating breakfast while wearing one's Sunday best ON a Sunday while waiting for a ride to church is "wonky." Her #dementia continues to isolate him.
Normally, this time of year, one goes a-wassailing or caroling. Today we go a-funeraling. #endoflife #longcartrip
December 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Normally, this time of year, one goes a-wassailing or caroling. Today we go a-funeraling. #endoflife #longcartrip
Mum still insisting Dad cannot legally drive. Thanksgiving was logistically complicated & she had a screaming fit yesterday when he put his foot down and left for an important dental appointment. Dad abhors conflict but this isolation is wearing thin. Visited lawyers this week re POA. #eldercare
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Mum still insisting Dad cannot legally drive. Thanksgiving was logistically complicated & she had a screaming fit yesterday when he put his foot down and left for an important dental appointment. Dad abhors conflict but this isolation is wearing thin. Visited lawyers this week re POA. #eldercare
Installing Christmas this weekend.
November 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Installing Christmas this weekend.
10/14/25, out of nowhere, Mum refused to let Dad leave the house because "it was illegal" for him to drive. (He did EVENTUALLY get to his appointment.) Since then, she's claimed his doctor, the DMV, State Farm and even I have said he can't drive. He's fine. She's the one with raging #dementia.
November 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM
10/14/25, out of nowhere, Mum refused to let Dad leave the house because "it was illegal" for him to drive. (He did EVENTUALLY get to his appointment.) Since then, she's claimed his doctor, the DMV, State Farm and even I have said he can't drive. He's fine. She's the one with raging #dementia.
My mother called 911 because a smoke detector's dying battery was chirping. Dad told her that's what it was, but they were about to sit down to supper. He thought a fresh battery could wait a few minutes. Apparently not. Next thing he knows, firefighters are banging on the door. #highadrenaline
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
My mother called 911 because a smoke detector's dying battery was chirping. Dad told her that's what it was, but they were about to sit down to supper. He thought a fresh battery could wait a few minutes. Apparently not. Next thing he knows, firefighters are banging on the door. #highadrenaline
Stood in the cold wind in a cemetery in the middle of a farmer's field and laid my father-in-law to rest yesterday afternoon. I appreciate how many people have sent condolences but, after years with dementia, it's a blessing and a release for him to finally let go. We all feel lighter. #endoflife
November 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Stood in the cold wind in a cemetery in the middle of a farmer's field and laid my father-in-law to rest yesterday afternoon. I appreciate how many people have sent condolences but, after years with dementia, it's a blessing and a release for him to finally let go. We all feel lighter. #endoflife
Ladies and gentlemen, please return your seats to the upright position and make sure your seat belts are securely fastened. We are beginning our descent. #endoflife #imminent
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, please return your seats to the upright position and make sure your seat belts are securely fastened. We are beginning our descent. #endoflife #imminent
The Spouse was on his way up to visit his dad when he got a call en route from a nurse. After a rough month, my father-in-law now has a fever and is even more disoriented. He's been in #hospice since January; staff say he's in the transition phase. #endoflife #timetogo
November 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Spouse was on his way up to visit his dad when he got a call en route from a nurse. After a rough month, my father-in-law now has a fever and is even more disoriented. He's been in #hospice since January; staff say he's in the transition phase. #endoflife #timetogo
I love my holiday decorations, but schlepping 5 tubs of #Halloweendecor (including one groaning with vintage black glassware) back to the basement reminds me I'm not getting any younger and my next residence will likely be smaller. Still enjoying it too much to start Swedish Death Cleaning, though.
November 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I love my holiday decorations, but schlepping 5 tubs of #Halloweendecor (including one groaning with vintage black glassware) back to the basement reminds me I'm not getting any younger and my next residence will likely be smaller. Still enjoying it too much to start Swedish Death Cleaning, though.
A favorite this time of year. Or any time of the year, really. #StephenFry
The Letter - Stephen Fry (Cambridge Footlights Revue)
Dailymotion video by Estrella Croteau
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October 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A favorite this time of year. Or any time of the year, really. #StephenFry
The Old Gray Mare still turns and stops but, as of Tuesday, has suddenly gotten louder in doing so. Midas agreed to look her over. Of course, she handled perfectly and didn't make a peep on the way there today. They always know when they're going to the v-e-t, it seems. #caravan
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Old Gray Mare still turns and stops but, as of Tuesday, has suddenly gotten louder in doing so. Midas agreed to look her over. Of course, she handled perfectly and didn't make a peep on the way there today. They always know when they're going to the v-e-t, it seems. #caravan
Our current roll of toilet paper has no perforations whatsoever.
Once the initial annoyance wore off, it made me think about creating a mummy for #halloween.
Once the initial annoyance wore off, it made me think about creating a mummy for #halloween.
October 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Our current roll of toilet paper has no perforations whatsoever.
Once the initial annoyance wore off, it made me think about creating a mummy for #halloween.
Once the initial annoyance wore off, it made me think about creating a mummy for #halloween.
Got "Is item still available?" eBay message re item that ended weeks ago. I have no live listings now; FIL's in hospice & deteriorating. Politely mentioned situation, said item may be relisted later. "Can't you just sell it to me now and mail it to me when you have time?" #No #BusyDyingBRB
October 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Got "Is item still available?" eBay message re item that ended weeks ago. I have no live listings now; FIL's in hospice & deteriorating. Politely mentioned situation, said item may be relisted later. "Can't you just sell it to me now and mail it to me when you have time?" #No #BusyDyingBRB
Back when Tylenol was recovering from the tampering scare in the 1980s, I'll bet they never thought they'd have to deal with the President of the United States specifically telling people not to take it. Watching #Obama clips is one of the ways I attempt to preserve my #sanity.
Obama Shows Real Leadership on Tylenol
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October 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sick. Dragged laptop to bedside & listened to MP3s of old albums, then hit "play random." Inadvisable to listen to Shakira's La La La (Brazil 2014) if you are running a fever. #earworm La-la-lala, lala-la-la-la Lala-la-lala-la-la La-la-la, lala-la, la Lala-la-la-la Lala-la, la-la-la-la #relentless
October 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Sick. Dragged laptop to bedside & listened to MP3s of old albums, then hit "play random." Inadvisable to listen to Shakira's La La La (Brazil 2014) if you are running a fever. #earworm La-la-lala, lala-la-la-la Lala-la-lala-la-la La-la-la, lala-la, la Lala-la-la-la Lala-la, la-la-la-la #relentless
Don't mind me; just wallowing in nostalgia in an attempt to shrug off the real world for a while. #TruthfulMuppets
The Muppets from Ideal Toy Company (1966)
YouTube video by Toy Tales
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October 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Don't mind me; just wallowing in nostalgia in an attempt to shrug off the real world for a while. #TruthfulMuppets
Had friends at the USGS and NOAA. Offspring had to put aside certain AmeriCorps activities due to bats with white nose syndrome. Much of this hits too close to home. #ellecordova
Federal agencies hiding out in a bunker
YouTube video by Elle Cordova
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October 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Had friends at the USGS and NOAA. Offspring had to put aside certain AmeriCorps activities due to bats with white nose syndrome. Much of this hits too close to home. #ellecordova
The Spouse & I are recovering from colds. Cat is upset about the temporary upheaval in sleeping arrangements. Audrey was up early, beating me about the face & neck. Leaned into "Cat Harassment as Productivity Hack." I got to the post office, the city recycling center and Savers all before 10:15 a.m.
September 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Spouse & I are recovering from colds. Cat is upset about the temporary upheaval in sleeping arrangements. Audrey was up early, beating me about the face & neck. Leaned into "Cat Harassment as Productivity Hack." I got to the post office, the city recycling center and Savers all before 10:15 a.m.
For all the comics I know, I can't believe none of them busted out this clip this week. #mitchhedberg #escalator
"An escalator can never break..." 🎤: Mitch Hedberg #shorts
YouTube video by Comedy Central Stand-Up
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September 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For all the comics I know, I can't believe none of them busted out this clip this week. #mitchhedberg #escalator
Yesterday, Mum made Dad hand the phone over to her so she could ask if I had any "magic pills" for a UTI. She was insistent that I must have some (antibiotics?) sitting around. After urging her to see a doctor if she was having issues, she admitted she wasn't actually sick..."yet." #dementia
September 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Yesterday, Mum made Dad hand the phone over to her so she could ask if I had any "magic pills" for a UTI. She was insistent that I must have some (antibiotics?) sitting around. After urging her to see a doctor if she was having issues, she admitted she wasn't actually sick..."yet." #dementia
Hey, remember when Jay Leno got fired for poking fun at President Clinton? What hellish times in which we live. #JimmyKimmel #firstamendment
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Hey, remember when Jay Leno got fired for poking fun at President Clinton? What hellish times in which we live. #JimmyKimmel #firstamendment