Health~ma in abundance for your dad, Kate.

We had a 4th of July party at our new house because of the views, and damn can we see a lot of fireworks from here. It was just amazing. Also we have some pretty fun new neighbors.

Wonderful! I was wondering how the views were going to work out.

Puppy!!!! So young to be away from mom. So cute.

Hope the hiring process is easier this time around, Jesse.

Sarameg, I am really impressed with your calm progress in managing this vacation. Well done! Also, enjoy!!

I've had cellulitis a couple of times (from cat bites and scratches -- anyone surprised?). Needed IV antibiotics, and once I had to wear a splint to keep my middle finger from getting stuck in a bent position.

It isn't a big deal if treated promptly. The first time (when I had the splint that made me look like I was constantly giving everyone the finger), I would have waited too long if a vet tech hadn't told me to get my hand looked at right away.

Dana, could that just be the time of day that screen-time has been too much? Do you take a break from screens during lunch?

Some days I go out to lunch, some days I don't. So there's no consistent pattern there.

Health-ma for your dad, Kate.

sara, Laugar Spa

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I was right about the person giving notice, but she's going to law school, so I'm actually pretty excited for her! Still, ugh re: handling her work.

I've had to close my FB tab after several times starting to post replies to stuff. Nothing in particular, just a low tolerance day. Also, I should be doing things since my son is getting married Next Week.

My sister just told me she can't come to my son's wedding, or her grandson's the next week. She recently changed doctors from a horrible one we have tried to get her away from for forever to a new super competent one. Part of the change involves changing a number of her meds including the Celexa she has been on for way too many years. Transition has been hell. She hasn't even managed to dress in over a week. It truly sucks, but this is the first time she has had a competent physician in decades and all of his advice and plan was spot on. I told her as emphatically as possible that if she feels different in a week or two for her grandson's wedding that we would get her there somehow even last minute. Also tried to assure her that all of the parties involved loved her and cared a whole lot more about her getting well than about one day. I ache for her, but have zero solutions. It would be way more stressful for her to push herself to attend. Ugh.

Best of luck to your dad, Kate.

And to your sister, Laura. That sounds awful but ultimately hopeful?

My dog is looking particularly cute and staring at me with big brown eyes. I think this means we must go for a walk.

Yes, it is Consuela. I've spent the last 30 years dealing with doctors at work, and every time she told me what old doctor said my response was that he was an incompetent hack that had to be replaced, also the response of other loved ones without medical experience. New doctor is clearly capable and actually cares about his patients. She only has the one child and 2 grandchildren so I know missing her grandson's wedding is killing her. But bottom line she hates being in social situations with a bunch of strangers in the best of times and when she is dealing with medication transitions that would be a horror. I proposed a nice vacation visiting them in NC later this summer instead. They have room and it would be a nice intimate visit.

If there will be a lot of video and photos in either or both weddings, maybe she would enjoy those, Laura. And if she's up for it, maybe a video link so she can watch real time, and maybe wish the couple(s) happy?

sara, you're a wonder.

Kate, continued health~ma for your dad.

Dana, I wish you luck tracking down your headache cause.

Jesse, commiserations on having to go through the hiring process again, but yay, law school!

And yay for finding fun neighbors, ND.

So much ~ma for your dad, Kate! And one to you. It's so hard when a parent is ill.