PantsGate 2017 Update: no one has ordered pants yet. I am deeply confused about that, because after Interfering Aunt stirred up shit, one SiL replied that pants had been ordered. That was before Easter. But whatever. One of the bros said he'll order them tonight.

Soon, a nation will be able to rest easy, secure in the knowledge that Jack will have new pants.

Amazing, Brenda! It is a weirdly small world.

D'oh! That's why I was there in December or whenever that was.

Puppy ~ma to brenda!

And pants ~ma to Jack!

flea, that sounds like an incredibly cool summer for Casper.

Go Casper! That's awesome.

Hm, maybe someone said pants were ordered just to shut Interfering Aunt up? I am riveted to this saga.

I feel so lucky that my great grandmother, who is the only member of my family who has suffered from dementia, so far, during my lifetime, while she never knew who I was was always glad to see me. Possibly because I strongly resemble her sister. Not that she ever thought I was her sister, but she always thought I was someone she knew - a neighbor, her friend from school, somebody. So much more pleasant for me than my poor uncle who reminded her of someone she was mad at half the time. Anyway, what brought that to mind is that she clearly did not think of herself as her actual age, or even as an adult, a lot of the time and I can see how that kind of confusion might lead to inappropriate comments.

I have been told that there is one thermostat for our whole building (except the server room that has its own air conditioner, if course), which is a warehouse with parts of it made into offices. Some places are always cold, some are always hot, and that's just kind of how it is. Fortunately, we all have company fleeces from working the Outlet Sale after Thanksgiving, so it is easy to throw another layer on if you are heading to a meeting where it is cold.

That's so awesome for Casper!

D'oh! That's why I was there in December or whenever that was.

Oh yeah! It is all coming back to me. That seems like a really long time ago, though.

I was perusing the official state traffic website again, zooming in on roads and highways, and I looked at the route to IKEA. As I zoomed in, I saw that UDOT helpfully provides a map of the interior of IKEA's building as well, with the restrooms and cafe marked. I knew it was a big building, but I didn't think it needed official traffic guidance. However, they did not show how heavy the congestion was at the Swedish meatballs or cashiers.

However, they did not show how heavy the congestion was at the Swedish meatballs or cashiers.

See, that would be useful information!

The facility has a support group once a month for family of people with dementia, and I'm trying to round up Tim and the bros and SiLs to go. I think it will be helpful.

That would be a very good plan. Even one or two helpful hints from experts could make a big difference.

Brenda - that puppy is adorable. Fingers crossed for you.

My grandfather had a bit of the inappropriateness with his dementia, which was definitely depressing, because he was never that kind of person. Fortunately, once he was in the facility, I don't think he had the kind of meanness that can develop. He was just an escape artist.

I am steroided. It is not a procedure with any dignity, I will say that. Just envision getting a shot above your tailbone, and go from there.

Twilight sedation throughout, which mostly meant I could answer when they asked if something hurt. But the most painful part of the process was the IV, and now I just lie on the couch for the rest of the day.