MY LIFE FROM LAKE ALMANOR AND BEYOND

There are definite signs of economic stress here, which is so sad.  I ran in to Donna, the gal I used to work for at Fidelity Title, and she...

My first cookbook was by Betty Crocker but the cookbook I used most was Mom's Dorcas Cookbook from the Congregational Church.  From this...

Mother Nature had her fun during the winter and sent a huge windstorm to our area.  One of my trees broke at the top and smashed down o...

Kelly, Kristi, Tanner, Amy, Sarah, Craig I was reading Sarah's blog and came across this classic picture of the Pulsiphers.  I have ...

When Marjorie showed me the ward bulletin Sunday that she and I were scheduled for cleaning the Church in the month of June we got the giggl...

Today I had pancakes that tasted normal, now I will have to try the gluten free flour for making Swedish and Grandma's pancakes.  This w...

Mary Anne came up to me on Sunday and said, "You are probably not going to like me after this but Relief Society is to speak on Father...

I've been home a week and it is so good. Linda was kind enough to drive me home (I helped a little) and then proceed to organize and...

Yea, I am headed home on Saturday.  I will need to return when I come to San Diego in January or so next year and have a doppler test again....

I had my final meeting with Dr. Hemp. He said the stitches are self-absorbing. The hand weakness I had for a short time could have been caus...

Mother's Day started with Linda spending the day with me on Friday.  My  blood pressure was so high they wanted to check it at the hos...

I did it.  I organized and ordered hard cover books on my blog for 2005-6, 2007, 2008, and 2009.  I expect that some of the pictures will no...

Another interesting show I watched this morning was Generations on the BYU Channel. Presented today was a Hawaiian lady who researched the v...

I just watched a fascinating video of the Builders of BYU on the BYU Channel. What a powerful story. I was there in the Pres. Ernest L. ...

I surprised Bandido with an early morning walk--first time in eight months--no wonder I could hardly get him out of bed!  I must be doing we...

Today I was out playing ball and other games with the Hardy children.  Energy I have not had in a long, long time.  Thumbs Up!

Jacob went to the final Cotillion dance tonight and it was costume. He was dressed as a Nerd. Cute Nerd!

So what is new in hospital care after 40 some years?  First of all the catheter is totally different--don't even feel it.  I used to hat...

All hooked up and ready to go to surgery. Seven hours later--still smiling.  More blood to the brain.  Am I smarter?  Look more tired bu...

This morning I go to surgery--not looking forward to it at all.  One more "Do what you have to do when it has to be done" kind of ...

Oh, yes, they moved up my surgery to tomorrow.  I hardly ever get phone calls and I get into the movie on Friday afternoon and I suddenly ge...

I didn't whittle my Seven Dwarfs beds but I did make them with a saw, sandpaper, glue and paint plus I hand sewed little mattresses, ...

This is a picture from fun trip to the Cabin in 2005--you can see the beautiful mountain view in the window reflection. Below is a...

Thursday Maria and I met at Chevy's and had our favorite Flautas--50% off during Happy Hours 3-7!!!  From there we attended a Women'...

This is written for me, because out of sight is out of mind and I must remember everything they told me. After a month of tests I met with...

Seven months old and eating and smiling and sitting up.  Life is Beautiful.

"Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week, cuz that's the night when my sweetie and I used to dance cheek to cheek. I...

I just rewatched an amazing movie--"Trial at Nuremburg" filmed in 1961--13 years after the original trial took place and 16 y...

I am sorry to say I missed my sister's birthday this week.  Marilyn is the one in yellow on the right.  Her birthday is April 5th but...

When I am in San Diego and out shopping or running errands and it is lunch time I look for a fish taco place.  My favorite place was alw...

I am always happy to add a new author to my Authors I Like List and I add two more.  I read Nora Ephron's  "I Feel Bad About My ...

I spent Easter afternoon and evening at the Pulsiphers and I did not get many pictures but... I love these pix showing the enchant...

Kate and Ryan show the serious art of gathering Easter Eggs!                                        Is that enough, Mom?     ...

When John was little, he was always known as Johnny. We miss him--this was one of my favorite ages for Johnny. He was always so curious a...

Beautiful Melissa turns 21 and celebrates with brunch at Croces in Gaslamp and I get invited--They go for eggs and french toast and I havea...

Linda, Maria and I set out for another adventure--destination Victoria, British Columbia.  I was there 54 years ago so do not rememb...