This is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. “Little Dude” was created by Victoria Maderna of Substack. Here is a link to her website.
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We went to visit my husband, Harvey, at the nursing home today. It was not one of our better visits. He wasn’t feeling very well and seemed down, though he was glad to see us. He drank the grape drink our son, Brian, brought him, but didn’t want the pineapple pie. I showed him some photos on my phone, and he seemed to be interested in those. He thanked us for bringing an electric razor (we didn’t and couldn’t find one). He wanted us to bring him some jeans so that he could ‘get out of there,’ though he said he was being treated well. When I was telling him I loved him, he raised my hand and kissed it. I almost lost it. That made the whole visit worth it.
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I’m continuing my new exercise of negotiating the stairs in the condo building. Yesterday I went down 4 flights from Brian’s place to mine – twice. Today I have come down once so far. I will go down 5 flights to pick up my laundry in a few minutes – and then see what success I have in coming back UP! It’s comforting to know that if it becomes too much, I can just go around the bend and get into the elevator…
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I have just bookmarked a url that shows a calendar listing the holidays in Thailand for 2026. Brian doesn’t pay attention to holidays, but I want to know what is happening each month – whether I want to actually go to participate or not – and if the celebrations may affect our ability to get a GRAB for transportation of not.
I have found it’s already not showing some things – like Children’s Day we just celebrated….My work is cut out for me.
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Make this a terrific day!
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How sweet it was for your Harvey to kiss your hand. That was something you needed to help you carry on with your day-to-day journey without him by your side.
I love your painted sketches! They are amazing! You are so talented!
Keep up the new exercise routine. That is a great idea to challenge yourself and keep from experiencing burnout.
I hope you enjoyed your Tuesday and will enjoy your Wednesday. (Donna)
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Thank you, Donna. Yes, his kissing my hand brought it home that he is definitely still ‘in there,’ though it is well hidden. I’m glad you’re enjoying the painted sketches. I’m learning a ton and having such fun. Brian is worried about me on the stairs, but I’m being SUPER careful, with full concentration, and I feel that it’s good practice for me. Today should be a quiet day – my favorite. I hope you are finding joy in your days, too.
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Oh, Harvey is such the romantic! Kissing your hand. Aww! And Ahh!
I love stair climbing. It’s meditative.
and I love your sketches, as always.
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Thanks for your comments. I’m always so glad to hear from you. Yes, he was a romantic and the glimpse grabs me every time. I’m just starting with the stair climbing. I’ve promised Brian to CONCENTRATE while doing it – at least until I’m more stable… I’m glad you like the sketches.
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I will be more regular with my reading and replying. I am still healing from whatever I did to myself last week. Pulled muscle or pinched nerve. Have not been doing much.
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I’m so sorry you’re still hurting, Sheila. If you find out what you did, PLEASE don’t do it again… Take it easy.
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I hear you. I will start moving a bit more tomorrow. I sure wish I knew . As I didn’t fall or twist too much or feel anything pop or pinch etc. ugh
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Don’t push yourself. Listen to your body and don’t rush things because you think you “ought” to be healed by now.
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😁
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