I haven't posted a blog in a while. I have written several and deleted them quickly. The blogs were either stupid, not funny, not interesting or simply dumb. There were bird stories, insect stories, cute cat pictures, etc. I am tired of my own PD stories and talking and thinking PD 24/7. If I am sick of it, maybe you are too !!!!

So while I am away in Madison, I will take a mini hiatus from blogging.....unless I absolutely have to !!!!! (not supposed to be a grandma blog) I will also (try)  not to focus on PD . Rather I plan to rearrange all the furniture, change the landscaping, tell Jaime's teacher how to organize a kindergarten classroom, and what the best curriculum  is.

I will enjoy being Lola's grandma (just the 2 of us before our naptimes) and sharing secrets and books and music.

 I will NOT take anyone for  haircuts or adopt any pets.

Can't wait for WHATEVER !!!

Diane



  

 Happy HEATHY Rosh Hoshana to all my readers, family and friends. Minimum of bumps, scrapes, falls
Getting rid of Trump and EMT calls

Accepting reality and truth
Hoping not to lose a tooth
Walking tall with a steady gait
Keep on moving and don't just wait.
(until ????? a cure ??????????)

 The queen has spoken.

Yoga, exercise, meditation and
breathing...........
Drugs, meds, whatever it takes
To drive, thrive, be alive 

Looking for continued luck
Or   WHATEVER......... I mean
WHAT THE F....!!!

Nature in MY news....(we know what is in the real world / USA)....
The bird seed store guy said it was time to clean out the birdhouses. I have 4 hanging houses around the yard. 3 are decorative (but useable ) and the one on top in the picture is a plain pine house. And of course the only one with nesting material was the non decorative one. 

I

 Inside I found grass, twigs, fur, feathers, dirt and only the birds know what else. I actually was excited to see what was inside. Remember, I am retired....its the little things that count.

                                          This blog is PDpluscats. Here are my 2 cats. White likes cushy soft spots. Monkey follows the sun.



The next part of my story is about PD and the mall. (Montgomery). I had to go to the
Apple store. I brought my walker thinking
it would get people to steer clear of the old lady (me). Didn't. So here begins my rant about lack of amenities for anyone using a device with wheels....stroller, wheelchair, walker.
1. not enough handicapped parking
2. entrances with automatic door openers....????
3. ELEVATORS ??? I know theres 1 in Macys and 1 in Nordstrom.
 Used to be an elevator smack in the middle of the mall. NOT now.  
4. Okay done ranting. Get over it. Shop online.

My relatives in Florida ( in their 90's) are fine. 
Redskins stink.
Yoga and exercise mandatory / essential for mind and body .

I think thats it
Whatever

D

             Happy New

   SCHOOL YEAR....
   TEACHERS.......
   STUDENTS....


   Redskins
   Rosh Hashana

Crayons
Markers
Backpacks

              Exercise / Yoga
       My new FALL outfit                          Lawn and Garden Work               
       (no pun intended) MY
       AUTUMN  shirt !!!                                                        
I still need shoes......

After a lot of hard work I am NOW officially registered on the Maryland Cannabis (Medical Marijuana) Commission {MMCC} which means that I will be able to use (to purchase) medical marijuana from the dispensary which is opening soon in Frederick(see Sundays Post Metro section). 

Only 1 (one) minor fall in the backyard woods in August, (a few scratches). My goal is no falls in September,,,,,no broken anything.

Thats all folks !!!

WHATEVER HAPPY !!!

MONKEY REUNITED WITH FAMILY
A little girl monkey was separated from her family more than 60 years ago. This week she was welcomed home by her brothers Jocko and little Jocko. (also known as George and little George).They welcomed her with open arms. Her name is Jackie.

Thank you Arona for bringing her home.

Other PD updates    

    ***Totally recovered from the effects of the flu shot.

@@@ Read on line (Tablet magazine), a blessing to say ( in Hebrew) for smoking weed....Boreh Pri Ha'Ganja. Not all rabbis agree on appropriateness of the blessing....Apparently the Baal Shem Tov smoked a pipe as a meditation device.

  ...there is a new hybrid strain of Cannabis indica......also known as Gorilla Glue #4, can be used to treat ailments such as PTSD pain and insomnia.      Hmmmmmm

No Thanks

                       

I guess this is a monkey / weed entry

.When I was about 18 or 19 I came home from college on a break. I had misplaced something like a pen or chapstick and asked my mother to look in my purse to see if it was there. Instead she found a tiny amount of grass in an empty pill bottle. My father started yelling WHAT IS THIS !!!????

I replied  that it was only a little grass, no big deal and Victor yells"YOU THINK I DONT KNOW ABOUT REEFER????!!

I didn't know he knew that word. I didn't ask for more info.

When I was teaching K/1 years ago, I was reading the 1st book of the Curious George series...the one where George comes to America. I was showing the picture where George is sitting in the ships cabin , wearing The Man's bathrobe, and smoking a pipe . I asked if anyone knew what was funny about the page and a little boy raised his hand and he said it was silly because "everyone knows monkeys don't smoke weed !!!"

Last story is when I was teaching in DC we were on the playground and I was chatting with 5 year old Tajma and I noticed that on the ground there was a teeny tiny little plastic baggie and I remarked about what that small baggie was for? What could fit in there ?Tajma said everybody knows that it is a nickel bag of weed.

Oh.

WHATEVER

So last week I had a flu shot and I think I then "got" the flu. From 
Thursday to last night I have been sweating and freezing  (at the same time) bad headache, muscle aches, a very upset stomach, major fatigue and either  I couldn't sleep or I couldn't wake up. Had to cancel plans . BUT  finally I feel much better. So I now can return to the usual stress stuff :Trump, N.Korea, PD, bug bites, and weeds.

And then the special "make me crazy" event of the century THE ECLIPSE. Stay in, go out, hide, don't look up. Get a grip !!!! (me!) 

Despite my retirement from teaching I still feel the excitement of the new school year. My inner calendar has always started in September ......school, Jewish holidays, new classes, new clothes, (haven't bought anything !!!). Friends are returning to their classrooms and there is a part of me wanting to be at school too.
However I can't. So I will be a volunteer when I can. And when I don't have to go to outside for recess, or worse yet , rainy day INDOOR recess, I will remember that retirement has its perks

Whatever !!!

I'm sitting in the my "studio " wishing I could be outside picking weeds, trimming branches and twigs but alas, I cannot. The insect internet has me as one of their top priority targets. In less than 57 seconds they are able to locate me, bite/nip/sting and escape without fear of death. I have tried every commercially available products as well as suggestions from  around the world about herbs, oils, scents, homemade remedies and NOTHING WORKS. Maybe if I explain to the Head BUG that I have PD he will put to the other bugs....  online, FaceBook, Twitter, and cell phones that they must cease and desist all further attacks on my PD body.

    Friday I rescued the very old and sad        chimp from an estate sale. His brother and sisters were at my house waiting for him. After some scrubbing, gorilla glue, duct tape and stitches (yes I threaded the needle ) he was ready.

Went to the dentist this week.
Had 6.... (yes 6) cavities (little ones) filled. WHAT ???????????????
I blame old age and PD..........dry mouth and other meds effects.....
Didn't have a cavity until I was in my 40's
ALL ABOUT PD !!!





I love estates sales. I don't have to buy anything but its as close as I am getting to Storage Wars, American Pickers , Hoarders tv shows and going through stuff !!!




I found these cats and their "mama" on the couch at the estate sale of an artist and sculpturer who had many many many cats pieces
I picked this one because I thought it looked like me many years ago when I was blond AND had 5 cats.

 No falls or car touching or broken anything. Whatever !!!