The epidurals are working. Val is in much better shape now. Know how I can tell? She’s cleaning with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day soap. It’s lavender and the whole house smells absolutely amazing. During her epidural steroid-mood swing nasties a few days ago, she tossed into the trash all the cleaners containing bleach. “I’m sick [...]
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As cold front winds pushed our old windows to the maximum limit of warmth and protection last night — we realized another caulking party is in order. Jane seems to be the only one in the family who can use a caulk gun with artistic finesse. Val and I do better with the hand-held tubes [...]
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A few Ruthies for today:
“Recycling bin” means “alternative trashcan”
If you remark about the temperature, you will change it.
UPS and FedEx trucks are to be welcomed with the same shock and seriousness as 1940s Western Union telegram deliveries.
The term “fierce” applies to weather extremes — cold or hot.
She really does want to talk to you about [...]