September 8th marks a year from my father-in-law's death. In his memory, the SO has started an event to replicate one of the things he used to do in secret. [link]

Head to your local grocery, find someone (or ask management) who seems like they could use a hand, and pay for twenty bucks of their grocery bill. More details at the Facebook event linked.

Hi all, I'm hosting a brunch at my place in Oakland (CA) for Sox and friends this Sunday. I used evite to invite all of the locals I had email addresses for. Please write me at my profile addy if you didn't get an invitation and want to come. All are welcome!

I was informed that I had the option to come voluntarily or be frog-marched here in shackles in order to tell everyone and give details about the fact that I am now engaged, so I have come voluntarily. Deets in Natter. I'll provide a link once I've made my post.

Deets: Sean K "Natter 74: Ready or Not" Sep 11, 2015 8:26:33 pm PDT

Going to the hospital for minor outpatient surgery tomorrow at 1 PM - general anesthesia which I have a greater fear of than is rational; but this is something I do NOT want to be awake for. Will be house bound for a week after.

Move~ma for the next four days, please, for my folks! It's the big day today, we're all packed up and the movers should be here shortly. Tonight I'll pick my sister up from the airport, the buyer will have their final walkthrough, then tomorrow they'll close on the house, and my sister will drive them to Dallas! It'll take them three days to get there, and I'll be headed home during that same time.

It's all been going really well, but moving is always hard, and moreso when you're 76 & 78. Mom has been doing so well, but she's s worrier, so calm~ma for her would be good. And Dad's doing super on his Parkinson's meds, but this is a big undertaking.

This is a cross post from FB.

The horse therapy program I've been working with since January just won a "free" Gypsy Vanner horse named Challenger. He will be a wonderful addition to our program and allow us to serve even more clients for many years to come!

I put the free in quotes because there are added costs just to bring him home, such as the cost of transporting him from Tennessee ($800), providing major medical insurance for the first year ($300) and having a vet check his health upon arrival ($125). These costs were not budgeted for as we had no idea that we would be able to win one of these fantastic horses.

Donations can be made online at: Colorado Gives-The Right Step. Direct your donation to the "Bring our Gypsy Home" fund. Checks or cash can be put in the donation box at the barn or mailed to The Right Step, P.O. Box 721, Littleton, CO 80160-0721. Every penny helps!

Thank you for your support! With your help, we will have our Gypsy home by mid-November at the latest!

Hi all!

Update on my mom. She is in after care, recovering from the hip fix. She is doing well, and the nurses have been warning her not to get up and move around without calling them.

However, she's stubborn and they've capitulated and basically said, "Call us if you need us." She has free run with and without a wheelchair already.

She's even upped PT to 2x day, sometimes more.

I am in need of Buffista internet magic once again! The online publication I write for that gives me a significant bonus for 400 Facebook shares, as shared through the links on the story itself. So check it out, and if you like it, please share it! Ten Places Doing Craft Beer Right in New Orleans.

Well, I'm just gob-smacked. I just went through the mail that came in after the long weekend, and found a lovely card and even lovelier check from you guys.

Can't even begin to say how much this helps, since I've been basically operating on a week-by-week basis for too long. Money may not buy you happy, but it sure makes you less anxious!

This is seriously one of the nicest things that's ever happened to me, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I was just thinking how life-changing my hooking up with the Buffistas was, this just underlines and puts an exclamation point on it.

Thanks again!

Leaving tomorrow with DH and my awesome MiL to head to PA for three days of Bar Mitzvah festivities. Am having anxiety, but traveling with an awesome, loving support system and self-care plans.

But still asking for -ma. Feeling nervous, but confident. Love is the best med.