You're probably too exhausted to get stuff done, Bonnie. Let your brain rest.

Absolutely this.

It feels like my brain is resting...in a puddle.

Holds bonny's brain and cuddles it very gently.

Kinda reminds of the cartoon where a teenaged girl brings home her zombie boyfriend and tells her parents, "At least with him, I know he wants me for my br...." Well, nevermind.

Skipping for quick mom update: her hearing is getting worse, but the hospital can do nothing more about it. She'll be released today.

Social worker already talked with her. She's in good spirits, but it's a huge blow for her. She's a very active person, and now, without hearing in one ear and sometimes sickness and dizziness, we're not sure how much she'll be able to work. And work is her life.

As always, my ~mas to those who need it.

I have been sucked into Pinterest. I'd ask for help getting out...but...i really kinda like it. (i'm erin_obscure) there as well and not very good at finding people, for anyone who wants to find me and share crafty/DIY inspirations)

Shir, lots of coping~ma to your mom. I'm sorry that such a rotten thing is happening to her. And you, because you love her.

I'm sorry, Shir. I've been deaf in one ear for decades, and, aside for setting up stereos (I'd get a bi-aural friend to help) it really doesn't affect my life that much. Or perhaps my coping mechanisms are just that ingrained at this point. Anyway, I expect it'll take some getting use to.

I have to go back to bed soon, but I wanted to post this link: [link] I can just see Jilli carrying it.

Aidan has a field trip coming up. He gets a lot of "regular living" field trips. This one is to do his Christmas shopping, which is great, except for how I have to find gifts for him to buy at Target. I may be making this too hard. I want it to appeal to him and to the giftee, and be inexpensive. My headache from Thanksgiving seems to be gone this morning. I'm trying not to jinx it (or move my head too much).

Shir, ma to your mom, and to you.

Good morning, Deena! Nice to see you in this pre-dawn hour!

Deena! Happy headache-free times!

Shir, I'm really sorry to hear that your mom's hearing is getting worse. Like I think I told you, my dad lost most of his hearing suddenly in his thirties. It was traumatic but he still works - he owns several businesses. Adjusting is a lot of work, but there's technology and support that can help. Is there an Israeli hearing loss charity? The one here is called RNID (Royal National Society for Deaf People - although they help more people who have partial hearing loss). My dad (and stepmother) have had a lot of advice and support from them, and were directed to technology that has really helped. If there's something similar where you are, look them up. I hope the social workers can suggest things too.

I love church and I even quite like the people, but the next person there who comments on how I don't go so often anymore is going to get the full details of my new Pagan/druidic religious and spiritual practices as an explanation of why I am now too busy to be in church every week. Then I shall enjoy watching them back away slowly.