Sunday Snippets 2.25.24

I don’t have a lot of news for today’s Sunday Snippets 2.25.24. I’m feeling much better.

I was sick for 4 weeks. And I still get nauseous at times and have to take the anti-nausea medication. But I’m getting stronger and yesterday I didn’t have to take one at all.

Both my daughters have the flu. I’ve had the flu twice in my life and don’t want to end up with it again.

Did you know that you can buy a Covid test that also tests you for flu? Kasi used one to see what was wrong with her, and it turned out she did not have Covid. But she had flu A.

I Googled and it seems that most people are infected with the influenza type A virus. Kasi and Kendra think they both got it from the assisted living facility where their dad is on hospice.

I mentioned to you that the people who are supposed to be caring for him are not doing a very good job. And for what these places charge, you’d think you’d get a better level of care.

So the girls go there as much as they can to make sure he gets food, etc. They make sure to cut his food up in tiny pieces so he doesn’t choke on it. They change diapers. He’s terribly weak.

Everyone should be able to “age in place.” And unfortunately that doesn’t happen enough. Old people are shuttled to care homes where they don’t always get a hell of a lot of care.

Growing up, I was taught to have the highest respect for my elders. To defer to them. And to help them as much as I could.

Spring Is On The Horizon:

Sunny days remind me that spring is on the horizon. Just over the hill. Today is supposed to be 77 degrees here.

Yesterday I began looking at the herb and plant sites I ordered from last year.

I ordered herb plants for my mostly container garden from The Grower’s Exchange. And perennials from Great Garden Plants. Both companies sent good healthy plants.

I really like shopping at Southwood Nursery. The problem is in being able to stay on my feet for very long, and standing in line to pay. I can sometimes handle the smaller nurseries, so I’ll probably do a little of that.

What I’m Watching:

Last night I started watching “Breaking Bad” for the second time. Greg said it’s his favorite series of all time. I told him “Longmire” was right up there in my book as well.

The Story Line:

In case you haven’t watched it, “Breaking Bad” is an American crime drama television series created by writer and producer Vince Gilligan. It aired 2008–2013 on the American Movie Classics (AMC) cable network.

Did you know that the title is a colloquial expression from the South, meaning “to raise hell.” Well, I didn’t.

The show was a popular and critical success and a breakout series for many of its cast members, in particular its lead actor Bryan Cranston. He was perfect for that role.

The Plot: Walter White (Bryan Cranston) is an underpaid, dispirited high-school chemistry teacher. He is struggling with a recent diagnosis of stage-three lung cancer that is inoperable.

White turns to a life of crime. He partners with a former student, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), to produce and distribute methamphetamine to secure his family’s financial future before he dies.

“Breaking Bad” premiered on AMC on January 20, 2008, and concluded on September 29, 2013, after five seasons consisting of 62 episodes.

What I’m Now Reading:

I’m currently reading Leslie Wolfe’s “If I Go Missing.” I’ve always loved puzzles or crosswords. And psychological thrillers are like puzzles to figure out to me.

Book Summary:

If you’re reading this, I’ve gone missing.

I close the binder I’ve been writing in, and walk into the living room. As I stare out of the window at your house next door, I think about all the things I stand to lose if someone comes for me.

My handsome, loving husband, who has no idea what I’ve done. My family, who have supported me no matter what. This beautiful home near the ocean, where I thought I would be safe.

Everyone says that I’m paranoid, but I just think I’m prepared. My secrets have placed me in terrible danger.

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