Reflections of My Life

Today it was -2 degrees when I got up. Now it is 27 degrees with sun shining. I walked out to the dumpster and it was so cold that my fob did not work to unlock the door at the ramp. I had to use the key, which I have never had to do before.
Probably the wind chill factor is much colder because I can hear the wind hitting my windows. The first floor apartments are probably really cold today.

I have been working on my blog and now just have to go back and add pictures and then can publish. Funny is that I used to write three of them almost daily and now it is all I can do to get one out. Probably due to the fact that back then I had distinct subjects to write on. This one is a hodgepodge of my life of some sort.

Tomorrow we are having coffee in my friend/neighbor's apartment. We want to discuss the information I received from the office of the aging concerning our manager and the treatment we received from her during the Christmas season. Well, actually it was from about September until after Christmas. Haven't heard a peep from her or her groupies since then. The rural development's website says "No Fear if you report" concerning employment or housing. So we will see. This is what makes us or anyone really nervous about making waves. But it can and most probably would get worse if we can be controlled by a manager who works for the landlord. Just because we are old.......doesn't mean we are weak or stupid.

Now the tenant who needed a bathtub renovated to accommodate her disability (Parkinson's) has a solid case that could get them in trouble since it is a federal regulation. Her physical therapists did an evaluation of her apartment and were amazed that she was told no by the manager! They could not believe it! So they got her a shower chair themselves or maybe through insurance or somewhere. But now she says she can't use it for some reason. Maybe she is afraid of it.

The lady who started a bunch of the trouble has been away since right after Christmas. So no telling what she is up to. They have been as quiet as can be.
 

hollydolly said:
Very good luck with getting things changed with your building management , there certainly seems to be a few problems caused by them
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Thank you, it has been horrible. Not sure why she started picking on some of the tenants. But I pinpoint it to when this one lady who moved in and wanted a two bedroom apartment. Well there is only one on each floor. So total is 3. The lady that has Parkinson had just moved from a one bedroom one downstairs to the bigger one upstairs. Ever since then, I think the manager has been trying to make the other lady want to move or get evicted. She picks on her constantly. I think it has made the Parkinson worse, much faster.
 
We had a good meeting today and I will start the ball moving with the local HUD office tomorrow. There were 9 of us there and everyone had a story. I think I am the only one who did not have a situation where I was being picked on. Maybe because I feel like I am stronger than everyone else.

Had a lot of snow here today. So all that has been going on is slow clean up. Sonny worked all day on his driveways and he also cleans his neighbors' driveways too. At least he got to try out his new snow shovel and sounds like he likes it. He got it to do his path from this front steps to the car and make an area for the dogs to go out to potty.

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Yesterday, Sonny took me grocery shopping. It was a difficult trip. I didn't know I was going to be going shopping so in the morning I did laundry and cooked and then used my LegExerciser. So by the time I went to the store I could barely walk. I did it though. The store is laid out all wrong for someone like me. Eggs at the far end and then needing one or two items on aisles in between. I had to sit down several times. I think I will be using Instacart more. I have not tried it for shopping at Aldi's yet but plan to try that in the future.

I went to bed almost as soon as he left. I got a new book on my Kindle and read it for a bit then went to sleep. I even left dishes in the sink overnight. So doing them right now.
 
Good morning!
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This morning I have been watching a YouTube channel I follow about lymphedema. The therapist that does this channel shows you how to do various types of lymphatic massages. I like the one about dry brushing. I purchased two of the brushes. One with the long handle, like a bath brush so I can reach my lower legs and feet easier. Today is first day I used that one and it works like a charm. I got every spot. It takes about 10 minutes before the shower but I will be making time for it from now on.

When you do the dry brushing before you shower it gets the fluid moving from where it has settled, like my feet, ankles and lower legs. Then when you shower, you get rid of all that dead skin. My skin feels so smooth and soft after that. It is good to do this, even if you are not retaining fluid. It has many benefits and at my age, I figure it won't hurt. I didn't realize how many different areas of your body can be affected by the lymphatic system. Even congestion or ear problems. I will have to watch all her videos now instead of just the ones on lymphedema in the legs, ankles and feet.

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I prayed last night for a sign from God that I am doing the right thing in helping the others with our manager problem here. I am afraid I could end up out of here if it does not work in our favor. Yesterday, our old manager promised to help me and was going to make some calls. So..........this morning, I walk out my door and there was a manager notice on my door mat. It said Miranda is no longer our manager and if we need anything to call the number and make an appointment and someone would return our call.

Our old manager did not have a chance to do anything about this yet as she was waiting for me to bring some papers to her. She was surprised too! Needless to say, some of my neighbors were dancing in the halls today!!
 
Sliverfox said:
Had you talked with HUD after Monday's gathering of folks with complains?

Any experiences we've had with HUD is they are quick to get the problems taken care of.
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Not yet. I had to get some papers together to take to my old manager who was helping me do this. Not sure yet what happened but I am sure I will find out and let you all know. Unless the Office of the Aging said something or the manager from the C.H.I.P. office who it had been discussed with while they figured out who or what to call or do.

My friend upstairs, is the one who needs a tub cut out because she can't use the tub anymore was so relieved today. For the first time in a long time, she was not shaking. Even smiling!
 
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I had ordered Rabbit a little blue rug so he could get on that when the floor is cold. Well, he wasn't sure about it. Also ordered a pet blanket that is made of fleece and is SO soft! He had no interest in it at all yesterday. Later when I was watching television, I looked over and he was on it! Digging on it, arranging it the way he likes it! So cute! This corner is right near the heater and thought he might like to be in a cozy spot during the night.
 
I worry about the little wild rabbit that has been living under the ramp and a big bush out our back door...my husband had added bedding and a solid cover so he/she could be dry...so cold here...your prayers work...please ask one for this bunny...we bought him a heated water bowl and putting out rabbit hay..thank you
 
bingo said:
I worry about the little wild rabbit that has been living under the ramp and a big bush out our back door...my husband had added bedding and a solid cover so he/she could be dry...so cold here...your prayers work...please ask one for this bunny...we bought him a heated water bowl and putting out rabbit hay..thank you
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I will pray for the little rabbit. Here is an article you might find useful, What to Feed Wild Rabbits in Winter .

I had wild rabbits in my yard when I lived at my house in the country. They ate hay that we had plenty of because I had 3 horses. Hay will always warm up an animal. In extreme cold, we would go outside during the night to give our horses more hay. They could be shivering at times and as soon as they started eating hay they would stop. At times, they would choose hay over their pellets. I think it is the same with rabbits or any animal really. Food warms you up.
 
katlupe said:
I will pray for the little rabbit. Here is an article you might find useful, What to Feed Wild Rabbits in Winter .

I had wild rabbits in my yard when I lived at my house in the country. They ate hay that we had plenty of because I had 3 horses. Hay will always warm up an animal. In extreme cold, we would go outside during the night to give our horses more hay. They could be shivering at times and as soon as they started eating hay they would stop. At times, they would choose hay over their pellets. I think it is the same with rabbits or any animal really. Food warms you up.
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Thank you so much...he's all alone and we love it...there's cats around here so we heat them up food and carry totally away from the house here..they live down the street...but cats are a problem...although..they're hungry too...thanks again...ps...your sweet bunny is a gift from God
 
When I lived in the country, I looked out the living room window and saw a slender white rabbit hopping down the driveway of my house. The next day I saw the white rabbit and it was very fat with its sides pooched out. I caught glimpses of the rabbit off and on for the next few weeks and it went from being very fat to very skinny sometimes within a matter of a few hours. I couldn't figure this out and when I mentioned it at work, the only feedback I got was that I should quit drinking the cheap whiskey at the American Legion. Later I found out my neighbor's child had raised a male and female white rabbits as a 4H project and when the project was over they turned the rabbits loose to live wherever they wanted and the female was very pregnant and fat and the male was very slender.
 
Tabby Ann said:
When I lived in the country, I looked out the living room window and saw a slender white rabbit hopping down the driveway of my house. The next day I saw the white rabbit and it was very fat with its sides pooched out. I caught glimpses of the rabbit off and on for the next few weeks and it went from being very fat to very skinny sometimes within a matter of a few hours. I couldn't figure this out and when I mentioned it at work, the only feedback I got was that I should quit drinking the cheap whiskey at the American Legion. Later I found out my neighbor's child had raised a male and female white rabbits as a 4H project and when the project was over they turned the rabbits loose to live wherever they wanted and the female was very pregnant and fat and the male was very slender.
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When people do that it would be more humane to put the bunnies to sleep. Domestic rabbits cannot survive on their own. It is so sad that people do this. But they do it with cats and dogs too. Wild rabbits live on the average of about 3 years in the wild. They are prey animals.
 
I am up this morning at 3:30 AM. Early for me. Last night I went to bed pretty early. The events of yesterday tired me out.

Now I am moving on from all that chaos to making plans for our normal activities that we used to do. Like the potluck suppers, the Bingo games (in the community room) and the coffee hours there too. Now I can start making our calendar again. Not sure what those two trouble makers will try to do but it won't be so easy for them. In all honesty, there is no reason for all that trouble. They are welcome to plan whatever events they want in the community room or their new puzzle room. There are 30+ days in the month.

Aside from that, today is the last day I plan on drinking the replacement Keto Chow shake. It did what I needed. Got me onto my keto food plan and into Ketosis. The way I can tell that is that I am not really that hungry. But the shakes are sweet and taste like a regular milkshake or pudding depending on how thick you want it. For myself, I want to get away from eating anything sweet even if it is not sugar and contains a natural low-carb or no carbs sweetener. I found myself looking forward to that shake every day. Now I want to stop that. Today I will drink my last one (that I have made and in the refrigerator).
 
katlupe said:
I prayed last night for a sign from God that I am doing the right thing in helping the others with our manager problem here. I am afraid I could end up out of here if it does not work in our favor. Yesterday, our old manager promised to help me and was going to make some calls. So..........this morning, I walk out my door and there was a manager notice on my door mat. It said Miranda is no longer our manager and if we need anything to call the number and make an appointment and someone would return our call.

Our old manager did not have a chance to do anything about this yet as she was waiting for me to bring some papers to her. She was surprised too! Needless to say, some of my neighbors were dancing in the halls today!!
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OH Wow!!! Fantastic!
 
Have you ever had a love hate relationship with a thing?

Over the years I have come across several. Some were living things such as a plant or a pest. Some were not. The one I seem to have the most difficulty with is the coat hangers in my closet. Most specifically, the skirt hangers. They are chrome and have clips to hang your skirts. I have two different kinds. One you can also hang a shirt on or there are some just for clipping a skirt to it. The problem I have always had with these things is when they are hanging in the closet empty and I try to take ONE out it grabs the others ones and won't let go. It does seem to have a mind of its own!

It kind of reminds of when I would go blackberry picking and the brambles of the bushes would grab the others nearby. They would hang on to each other and I would end up getting cut by the thorns. And get cut enough to draw blood! I used to think they were actually alive like in the Broadway show, Little Shop of Horrors. Usually the best and biggest berries were just beyond my reach and that was the only way I could get to them. Bad enough fighting off the bees, but the thorns were worst than getting stung.

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katlupe said:
I have always been an introvert so staying home and not seeing anyone in person for days is pretty normal for me. If it wasn't for Facebook, I probably would not have any contact with family or friends I know, or anyone else for that matter. Living in a senior living apartment building does force me to have friends and I love them all. But we do not socialize every day, unless you count everyone downstairs by the mailboxes waiting for the mail. I use "Informed Delivery" so only go down there if I know something has been delivered. I am not a game player, but I play Bingo twice a month with a small group of friends here. No money or prizes involved. Just a lot of talking and laughing. I miss that and our once a month potluck dinner. Everyone brings a dish to pass. My bf comes to it and sometimes he cooks up something special. Some people visit others in their apartments. I don't do that myself. I have three friends who stop by my place every now and then. Now though, everyone is keeping their distance.

I have been reading on my Kindle a lot. Lately I have not been working on my family tree but am thinking of getting back to it today. I can do that and talk to my bf on the phone. I am not a "phone person" at all. Never was. But he is and he is an extreme extrovert. So this is tough for him. His doctor spoke to him about it and now he has calmed down about distancing a bit. So last night his daughter had to take him to the ER because his knee had swollen up and was afraid he might have a blood clot. He didn't. But the blood work showed he has gout. They gave him some meds and a walker and sent him home. Sounds like it is very painful so I think he won't be on the phone so much today.
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Enjoy, hearing about your life, my wife is on a walker, I'm 73 now do all the house work, don't mind at all, can't be by myself a lot , for all the people stopping by, I do enjoy seeing and meeting with them, I try and have a garden every year, I love to read, and travel. but my eye sight is giving me trouble now.
 

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