Oh, Pix. Best wishes.

Happy, Happy Birthday, amyparker! May it be filled with glitter and cake if such is your desire.

Hec, I have to say that we get cleaning service every two weeks, and if we had to severely tighten our belts, that would be the final "want" to get axed. It has a positive impact on my life and psyche and ability to keep the place together during the in between weeks at a super fundamental level.

I am back to work today and tomorrow, then off again on Friday (well, and holiday on Monday). Not a bad week! My ick seems to be getting better, too.

Hec, I have to say that we get cleaning service every two weeks, and if we had to severely tighten our belts, that would be the final "want" to get axed. It has a positive impact on my life and psyche and ability to keep the place together during the in between weeks at a super fundamental level.

All of this.

Oh, Pix. Fingers crossed that this can be easily dealt with.

My tummy seems pretty much back to normal today, thank goodness.

Best of luck, Pix.

Oh no Pix I’m so sorry. I hope you can get him set up somewhere he can be more taken care of. Or closer to you or something.

David I have a cleaner every other week, which is probably a bit too often (alone, every three weeks would be fine, but I set it up when a friend and her sheddy dog were staying with me) and it’s so nice. Makes me put things away and clean up so they can do the actual cleaning I hate.

Oh no, Pix. Good luck dealing with All of That.

I think I need a cleaning service. Something JZ and I had discussed before, but now that it all falls to me (with some bits of help form Matilda), it's onerous and I'm no good at dusting anyway.

I started having someone come once a month this year, and it is GREAT. (edit: once a MONTH, not once a week!)

I'm at the gate waiting to board. It's just a really complicated situation with his dog and his current roommate/part time caregiver and the state of the house. I'm trying to figure out if I can hire someone to come morning and night on the days James is working to just make sure he eats and takes his meds. It's looking like he didn't eat or take meds regularly for three days, so that's why he's there.

Oh, I missed your post, Pix. I'm so sorry. It's so hard. Good luck getting it sorted out.

Oh, Pix, I’m so sorry. My Dad is an only child who had to take care of his aging parents from just halfway across the country and it was such a stressful time (and he was also a teacher). Much love and strength to you. And easy travels.