This week we’re going to decorate pumpkins. Our activities director will supply the pumpkins, instructions and the tools so I’ll follow her lead. It’s fun to see how Provision (my new home) engages in the holidays and invites our families to participate too. I love it here. There are … Continue reading →
Autumn by Emily Dickinson The morns are meeker than they were, The nuts are getting brown; The berry’s cheek is plumper, The rose is out of town.The maple wears a gayer scarf, The field a scarlet gown. Lest I should be old-fashioned, I’ll put a trinket on ———– I … Continue reading →
Tomorrow, Oct. 3 I will have oral surgery to extract a tooth, then implant and crown a new one–new to me, that is. So I may be a bit late in responding to your comments. But there is always something to look forward to around here, such as … Continue reading →
Hi everyone. Yesterday we had an 80s bash here at Provision to celebrate assisted living and open our facility to the community. It was so much fun. I danced and sang and wore a silly hat and enjoyed the wonderful food. I learned an interesting lesson from this experience. … Continue reading →
My son-in-law’s parents. Jay left us this year but Linda is still with us. I so enjoyed our visits with them, especially when we went dancing. So many good memories. Last night our dining room was filled with grandparents and grandchildren. It was such a joy to see the … Continue reading →
As I write this blog, it’s Labor Day. Autumn is in the wings and apples are abounding. I miss living near Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville, California, close to where I lived for almost 20 years. The fresh apple pie reminded me of what Mom used to make when … Continue reading →
I was recently inducted into the Welcome Committee at Provision Living, my new home. It’s a simple job–just welcome new residents. So far I have made many new friends. We have meals together and we participate in games and walking and flower arranging for the dinner tables. As I’ve … Continue reading →
Today I opened a box of memorabilia my daughter Erin sent from California after she and her family cleared out the remaining items in my home. What fun it was to see old photos from the 1930s and 40s when I was baby, toddler, and young girl. Now I … Continue reading →
Every night before going to bed I check our monthly calendar to see what fun things are ahead for the next day. We have flower arranging once a month and then decorate each dining table with a fresh mini bouquet. I also enjoy Wii bowling, noodle ball, Ted talks … Continue reading →
Last week I went to the Cincinnati Pops concert. Finished off with an amazing drone show–the first I’d ever seen. It was such fun to see young families gathering on the spacious lawn enjoying snacks and drinks, and laughter together. It reminded me of similar pleasures I had with … Continue reading →