Barbie
It’s movie (Barbie) day for Julie, her friend Patrice, and me. It will be good to have an outing. I’m not sure what to think. It sounds a bit corny but the review in our local paper was positive, telling … Continue reading →
Karen
A Different Kind of Life
How things have changed. I am very happy here at Provision Living but my routine is different than my life in California. I have breakfast with friends at 7:00 in the morning and then I go for a morning walk … Continue reading →
Catching Up
Hi friends. It’s me. Wanted to bring you up to date on my situation. I have moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, into an assisted living facility. Provision Living, 5531 Chappell Crossing, #208, West Chester OH 45069. I have kept my cell … Continue reading →
Prayers for Karen
Hi everyone! I suffered a mild stroke last week and will not be able to post new blogs while I’m in rehab. I’m doing well. I have physical therapy and both my daughters to support me. Thank you for being … Continue reading →
Love Never Fails
In Richard Rohr’s book of daily meditations, A Spring Within Us, the author makes the point that “Love is where we are from, and love is where we are going. When we live in love we will not be afraid to die. … Continue reading →
Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Orange Crush
The other day I was chatting with friends about some of our favorite foods and drinks when we were kids. One mentioned Orange Crush. Another macaroni and cheese. We chuckled at how easily the memories of these treats same to … Continue reading →
Trees are a-blooming!
After weeks of rain and flooding and high winds in the area where I live, spring is beginning to show its lovely colors. The trees on my street are greeting us with fragrant blossoms and the hope of new life. … Continue reading →
Two Best Cures
A good laugh and a good sleep! I tested out both of them this week. They work! I was feeling a bit ‘off.’ And then I realized I needed to spend some time smiling and laughing and going to sleep … Continue reading →
It’s Never the Wrong Time to do the Right Thing
I woke up a few days ago with two names on my mind–neighbors I wanted to call and invite to lunch. I like to get together now and again with people I care about. I also enjoy helping my adult … Continue reading →
Home Sweet Home
3435 S. 58th Avenue, Cicero, IL My brother Kevin sent this recent photo of our O’Connor house prior to moving to Riverside. Wow! So many memories.–family holidays, birthday and graduation parties, sleepovers with friends, nuns and priests streaming in … Continue reading →