We Have Received An Update!

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 10:25 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 132021

WWWendy posted it as a comment in yesterday’s Video Thread, but I am copying it here because not everyone looks there:

HI EVERYONE, WENDY HERE – WANTED TO GIVE AN UPDATE ON TOM. WE SURVIVED THE MOVE ON SATURDAY TO THE NEW FACILITY. VERY LONG DAY FOR US BOTH. TOM IS ADJUSTING WELL, GETTING USED TO HIS NEW ENVIRONMENT AND RESTING UP THE BEST HE CAN. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE SOME COMPUTER COMPLICATIONS AND WE HAVE A REPAIR MAN COMING ON WEDNESDAY. I TOLD TOM THAT I WOULD POST AN UPDATE – THE MOVE CAUSED A LOT OF DISCOMFORT AND PAIN FOR HIM AND HE IS VERY EXHAUSTED – HAS BEEN IN BED RESTING SINCE SATURDAY AND HOPEFULLY WILL BE UP AND ABOUT WITH A COMPUTER BY WEDNESDAY IF EVERYTHING GOES AS PLANNED. NEW PLACE IS TREATING HIM WELL {WITH MY SUPERVISION OF COURSE – LOL}. I THINK IN THE LONG RUN, THIS WILL BE A GOOD MOVE TO PROVIDE HIM WITH 24 HOUR COMFORT AND CARE.
BEST REGARDS TO EVERYONE – THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED CARE AND SUPPORT OF TOM AND i.

The emphasis is mine – our guesses were actually spot on (although we didn’t mention the exhaustion, I feel sure it was always there in our minds. And Wednesday is tomorrow!

I was already feeling much better today and this just puts frosting on that.

Again Not a Personal Update

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:10 am Open Thread, Politics

Apr 122021

OK. I’m concerned too. But I am, and I’m sure you all are, continuing to pray (or, as he says, however you communicate with the universe.) Please continue … and if possible read the comments in yesterday’s “Still Not A Personal Update” and add Lynn to your list (I am slowly improving.)

A Blast from the Past

Video Thread 4/11/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:48 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 112021

Meidas Touch – Weird Party

Now This News – NOTHING TO HEAR – complete CC and narration in large print.

The Damage Report – a “credit where credit is due” post – and kind of interesting too.

John Fugelsang – Oval Office tapes

Rocky Mountain Mike – “Matt the Gaetz” (parody of “Mack the Knife” – lyrics at YouTube site

Karen can’t wait 30 minutes for a prescription

Beau on Predictions for 2040 – and the intelligence document which put him on to the topic.

Video Thread 4/10/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:14 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 102021

Armageddon Update – “Anti-va”

Ring of Fire – Cruz/Hawley sinister plot.

Puppet Regime Fairy Tales

Corey Ryan Forrester – not how I would have said it, but his history is spot on.

Parody Project – The Salad of Roger Stone (Product of The Freedom Toast)

Keith on “Vaccine Passports”

Personal Update – 4/9/2021

Posted by TomCat at 4:54 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 092021

It’s a hectic day here in the CatBox. Tomorrow is moving day, so this is the last article I’ll write until after I’m there. Today, I’ll get as much rest as I can, because on Saturday, I’ll be completely exhausted and am likely to stay that way through the weekend My day tomorrow will start at 8:00 AM and last late into the night. After that, I will be back as soon as I can. Until I am, you guys are in charge. TGIF! Prayers UP!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:22 (average 5:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): People Got To Be Free – The Rascals

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 04/08/2021

Posted by TomCat at 4:21 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 082021

It’s a very tired day here in the CatBox. Yesterday Windows Updated my computer. Ever since, I have lost sound on my computer, so anything that displays sound, such as videos, I can only guess at them. WWWendy will be visiting soon to update the charts and repair broken skin lesions on my butt. I need to rest as much as I can. I had a chat with Kelli at Ivy Court today. She does not mind if I blog about my life there. However, some of the residents may not be capable of giving consent, to use their names, so in all cases, I will be using alias names. If I use any pictures, I need to clear through Kelli first. I trust that things will relax over time. The more I talk to Kelli, the more convinced I become that I’m really going to love living at Ivy Court. Tomorrow is moving day, so please color me gone until I return. You guys are in charge Prayers Up!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:09 (average 4:56). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Woodstock

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 4/7/2021

Posted by TomCat at 7:19 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 072021

Yesterday was very busy here in the CatBox My video meeting with the Owners of Ivy Court was productive. They asked me several questions about my condition. They also gave me a virtual tour of the facility, including my room. I think I’m going to like it. They will puree my food to make it edible for me and serve my meals in my room. I’m hoping there will be more activities with other residents, but COVID is still a considerable issue. We hope they will give the vaccine to residents. I will have access to shower rooms. I think I’ll get one a week from Home Hospice Aides, one a week from Ivy Court staff, and 2 a week from WWWendy. Tomorrow afternoon I have a telephone Interview with the owner, so she can coordinate a treatment plan. Otherwise, plans are up in the air, except that Saturday is moving day. Prayers up, please! This morning, Windows Update grabbed my machine for three hours. I had the option to stop it, but I could not risk having to go through this in the middle of moving. Happy Hump Day.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:17 (average 4:45). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): JOAN BAEZ ~ What Have They Done To The Rain ~

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 4/6/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:43 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 062021

Really American – “Final Four”

Meidas Touch – Rep. Grace Meng takes longer than Rep Lieu to excoriate ex-Guv Huckabee – and it”s golden

Robert Reich – How Corporations Crush the Working Class

New! Randy! Rainbow!

Dedicated to Karen (with so many memes I recommend going through twice – once forthe lyrics and once for the memes, maybe the second time slowed down with the sound off.)

Beau talked about “tomorrow” yesterday – so this concerns today – and is now already over – for today.

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