Monthly Archives: July 2012

Blue Cross, onions and weeping words

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Kathy

My knee replacement patient watches a movie. Two fawns frolic in the yard with mama. I just spent thirty minutes negotiating between Blue Cross and hospital about physical therapy bills.  Someone is trying to charge us over $3,000 when we’ve already paid … Continue reading →

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My husband, my hero

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kathy

We’re home from the hospital, friends! Barry now sports a new right knee.  He bought his new left knee in April, and now he’s got two lovely replacements, brand spanking new knees, and life  shines–as long as he heals without … Continue reading →

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Patient Barry & Nurse Kathy: Round 2

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Kathy

It’s been fun posting so frequently again during July! However, Patient Barry and Nurse Kathy soon begin Round 2 in the Knee Replacement Surgery World.  (Left knee replaced in April.) May not be posting as steadily  I solemnly swear not … Continue reading →

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Meeting Ms. Michaela (& her crew)

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Kathy

Hi friends! I’m back on-line. Did you miss me? LOL–guess I got carried away on Wednesday when pre-scheduling all those posts!  You’re probably wondering when I’ll take a break.  *grin* Thanks for all the heart-felt birthday greetings.  I carry them … Continue reading →

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You never know…

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Kathy

Weekend blessings to all of you! I am still off-line, as all birthday girls should be.   🙂 Soon shall return to you, dear blogging friends. Just had to share the photo of this flower! Look how the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Birthday!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Kathy

It’s my birthday, dear reader. Time to celebrate the arrival of this 55th year! Imagine, what mysteries shall present themselves in a new year on this planet? We can never know how many small delights, how many heart aches, how many … Continue reading →

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From Dutch clogs to surfboards

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Kathy

Off line for a few days, but have three scheduled posts for you. Mostly photos. Found these pictures hiding in a pre-2008 folder. Really not sure if any of them were even taken by me!

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How to manifest guinea hens

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Kathy

Someone ponders:  What are those weird-looking birds on your road? Answer:  Our neighbor’s guinea hens. The first time you spotted the creatures you breathlessly ran up your neighbor’s driveway. “Your birds have escaped from the woods!” Neighbor rolls her eyes. She … Continue reading →

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Not about me

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Kathy

Sweet readers, A confession! Often these posts are not about me. Even though I use the word “I”. Here’s what happens. I’m meditating. The Universe announces the day’s blog. (WHAT? You want me to write about THAT?) Yesterday during meditation, … Continue reading →

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Readers come and readers go

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Kathy

Dear bloggers, has this happened to you? You love your readers, every one. You adore the give-and-take of commenters. You think they are cooler than the moon. They are awesome! And then, one fine blogging day, one or seventeen commenters disappear into the ethers … Continue reading →

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