I am working on a “cousins’ quilt”, where nine of us all contribute a couple of blocks and I put them together and quilt. We’ve made four quilts so far for other relatives who may need a bit of comfort. This recent quilt is for a cousin who is also a musician and I wanted …
I had to renew a prescription this week and in the process of digitally ordering it from the pharmacy I was informed by the bot that the renewal required my doctor’s approval. I knew this not to be the case and prepared myself for a lively discussion at the pharmacy. I got all my documents …
Last Friday, I took a picture of the sunset from my kitchen window. A few minutes later, “R”, my daughter-in-law texted me a couple of pictures she took of the same sunset from the train while crossing the Manhattan Bridge. At the time, I thought it serendipity. Then on Monday, gkid “M” sent me a …
I had to follow-up my annual wellness check with a visit to the lab for a blood draw. One of the major impacts of the pandemic here in New York is medical staffing issues, so the medical complex that I go to outsources lab work. I found the lab nearest my apartment and made an …
This might be classified as the most positive moment of the year. My youngest granddaughter “M” came over to the apt to spend some time last Friday, last day of her spring break. We played cards, she watched a TV show while I did something else, and then we decided to go up the street …
I read an article the other day that spoke about the benefits of doing needle work. The authors indicated that this type of activity can provide calmness because it is repetitive and requires focus. While the article spoke mostly about crochet, they did mention quilting. I know this to be true as I experience this …
Over the past couple of days I experienced three events that are unusual. It seems to me the events are associated to Covid restrictions, mandates and supply chain issues. The first concerns a cancelled doctor’s visit for a routine checkup. The next appointment available is not until February unless I needed urgent care. Since that …