Today's big news is......My wonderful Daughter-in-Law, Robyn called to tell me she is going to be in a INFOMERCIAL ! and Dexter will be in it too. HOHO. It is about a mop-believe it or not. And she asked me to come (on set mind you) to mind Dexter when he is not being filmed. Of course I said yes. It will be sometime in March. I'll keep you posted.
Also had the job interview. It lasted 1.5 hours. She really wants me to take it, but I'm not sure. It includes on call and I am too old for that. I don't think it will be much because I think she will have a hard time getting patients in the town . Two home care agencies have most of the business.
My brother, Frank sent me the magazine from Johns Hopkins. It has a four page article about a Patient of his son Patrick. Patrick built him a whole new nose. Patrick is a Plastic Surgeon at Hopkins. Very impressive.
Muckie is showing my house for me tomorrow. I hope they want it.

First thing today I went to my Family Doctor. He said my bone density was better than it was three years ago. I asked how that could be and he asked if I took Calcium Of course I don't take anything not absolutely necessary. He had no other answer. They forgot to do my cholesterol level or the liver functions. Ugh. Than my monogram is unclear and I have to have more done. They saw a mass but think it is ok. Me too. I'll get the new views and ultrasound next Monday.

The big news is I am now on Facebook. It is sooooooo much fun. Our family is emailing lots of stuff about my Grandfather Thomas Byrne and my nephew Tim Wessel, he is my sister Gene's (RIP) son said we could do it on Facebook. I decided to do it and I did! Within about one hour I heard from 5 people including our own Dee Lange. Now my nephew wants me to add a picture. I'll try.

No, Pat. I do not ski. I gave it up in 1976! I was going up on the ski lift with George Wimberg when we looked down and saw the ski patrol all around this little kid. It was my son,Stephen! I swore right than if he was alright I would never ,"do" it again. (ski that is)- Well, Steve got up, skied down and loved skiing. We went each year but I did not ski, just ate and drank.
Carlyn said the kids loved this weekend. First time Finn saw if snowing. She said she thought of all the fun she had when she was little. She said it was the first time she realized how much effort it takes to go on a skiing trip. It's true, what goes around comes around.
Today, Carolyn, Claire and I went to the beach and pier. We have had some windy weather and high tides. They even closed the pier. Well today it was clear and fun.

Watched the Academy Awards and boy was it boring. Of course I NEVER go to the movies so I had not even heard of most of the winners. Carolyn called, they had a wonderful time in the snow. It snowed while they were there and the kids had a ball. they could sled right out side the door. They went with their neighbors who have two little boys. One is a few months younger than Finn and the other is four. Carolyn said it reminded her of when we went skiing . She was six when I first took my kids to Vermont. We went every year for about 10 years. she mentioned that the kids have no idea the effort it takes to do things like ,"going to the mountains".

Forgot to post again! Yesterday I did not do much. I did watch the basketball game, believe it or not. It was between two team in Tenn. They are #1 and #2 in the country. So it was a good game. The #2 team won and now they are #1. I use to watch basketball sometimes, but haven't in about 20 years. so now you know how bored I was yesterday.
Pat, when you get to know your computer a little better you must try the game called, Little shop of Treasures. Its fun I play it everyday and use the excuse that its good for the brain. I actually think it is because its one of those- find the missing object game.
When I don't blog that is probably what I am doing.

today I had Claire and Finn because he is off school all week. President's Day-break. I took both of them to the park class that Claire and I go to each Thurs. Finn was really good. He played by himself and also helped with the babies. After her nap I took them to the supermarket to get my supplies. They are both good no matter where I take them.
Tonight I got 2 of my plane tickets. Southwest was having a sale, you had to book by midnight tonight. so I got Los Angeles to Chicago on May 13th . Katy is having a c-section on the 14th. I'll stay until the 23rd and than go to Ventnor for a while. The cost was only $99.00 for each one. I could;not get one for the return to Los Angeles, but I'll work on that later.

Today I had my blood work done because I have a Dr. appointment on Mon. or Tues. ( forget which). I always call the MD office a week ahead and tell them what I want. I don't want to forget any because I DONT want to go back in three months. Going every 6 mos is enough trouble. It 's amazing to me that most people my age actually think they should go for a check up every three months the only reason the DR's want that is because they now get paid for it. A few years ago it was every six months. Ugh that is way too often unless I'm really sick. In fact last year I was really sick and I had been for a ,physical two weeks before . I had mentioned some pain too. and that's why I only go twice a year unless I am sick.
I spent the rest of the day gathering material to put my land up for sale. My friend used something called, FrontPage to sell her land. She owned 100 acres in Va and sold it via the internet . Than I called my son Steve and he said to send him everything and he will put it together for me. I am shocked and happy.
Tomorrow is babysitting day.

Today I went to the Dermatologist. Had a mole removed. I don't think it is anything, but she decided to take it off. I was referred to her a few years ago and wonderof wonders her in-laws are Stu and Andria Mallay. Pat, you must remember him, he was short and dressed real sharp. We used to call him, Dude. Another strange thing is they were Muckie's next door neighbors. I filled her in on Bob's death.
I mined Finn (he has no school this week) and Claire. It was cloudy and cool so we did not do much. Took them to Burger King which is the only drive thru here. They got a kick out of it.
Nothing else in SB.

Today, Carolyn and the kids and I went to the Museum of Natural History. They were having a talk on the stars at the planetarium . Finn and I were there while Carolyn took Claire around the place. It was interesting. Tuesday night the space station can been seen in the sky and on Wed. there is going to be a total eclipse. So much for the science lesson.
When I got home I had a call from my life-long friend Pat Kennedy Hayes. She called to say her 1st husband Jim Hayes had died. He is the father of her four children. I was their Maid of Honor. Even thou the marriage did not take I still feel sad. He had lots of demons, but was a nice guy.
He was a intern at ACH when we worked there.

Last night Finn who is six years old asked me,"Nana. how many years ago were you six"/ I told him 65years ago. Than I said,"oh, I don't believe it could be that long ago. I don't think I look that old', to which he replied,"I do". Out of the mouths of babes.
Had my monogram today, was in and out in about 20 mins. Than did some food shopping, Went to church at 4PM and played computer games the rest of the time.
Pat, I think the IMac is great. One of my friends just got one and she loves it.

I keep forgetting to update this. I think it is because it is not very exciting.
Yesterday I had a job interview for a new home care agency coming to SB. It was weird because they were very unprepared. The head person (I could not find out if she was the owner), did not even know what hospital were in Santa Barbara. The home health business here is very closed. Two agencies do over 90% of the business. I applied to be apart time Case Manager but since they have no Pts. yet and saw that I had been the Clinical Manager they wanted me to,"Market" for them. I did this for Meditech and it is not fun. She said they have company in San Bernardino where they have "Over 100 Patients". This one will have new name, Carmel home Health. I could not find anything about either co on the internet. I don't think I'll take the job if formally offered.
Today I went to the tax guy. Now I'm sorry I did not just keep Johns Hoffmann in NJ. The guy was alright but, it will cost a lot more. Than I went to lunch with the lady with MS. My other friend Judy must have told her I was a nurse and she spent half the time trying to get me to be, "on call" in case she needed someone in a hurry. Well I just kept avoiding the issue because she is a very rude person AND she brings her dog everywhere with her. Its a small kind of dog and she claims it is a Care Dog. She did say she trained him ,"from her heart". I told her I did not really care for dogs. This one was okay she only stopped to talk, feed, move,etc this one about 100 times. I am not sure she really has MS. She first told me she was born with it and later said she had been to UCLA and they toly her to see a shrink. I agree.
Check out my house on Ads@Philly.com. It looks pretty good. My niece is showing it tomorrow. Hope they want it.

Claire and I stayed outside most of the day. It was so beautiful. She plays in the yard and brings me things. We went to lunch with my friend Barbara. Well, I think she is my friend, but I'm never quite sure. Today she was very happy said Dana and Carolyn should go away for a whole day and she and I will watch Finn and Claire. I would worry at the last second she would not help.
Than st 3pm we went to Finn's school to pick him up. she loves it there, all the little girls in his class run over to her, try to pick her up , give her things etc. Everybody in the school know her.
When I got home I was tired.

Today I spent the whole day trying to get my land in NY on track.
The county is VERY laid back. I wanted to know why they now tell me I only have 18 acres and I own 22. Spoke with the tax assessor, map guy, information center etc. etc. Apparently the next door took some of my land. My Deed says I own a stone wall but, the guy says the next door have it. It is so confusing I think I will just sell it as 18.
Carolyn had a great time with Maureen and her new baby. She said he is real cute and that Sarup is a really nice guy. She and Claire stopped in this morning. So much fun. Claire again asked for , "Robbie and Dex".
Tomorrow I am taking Claire out to lunch with Barbara. We will go to Coty's thats where I always took Finn. In fact, I often still take him there.
That is the story of my exciting life.

Hi. I'm back, I think>
I just realized I had not blogged since the 4th. Well, I'm over the tire thing. I'll just drive wherever and whenever I want . I don't have to worry about driving on the freeway etc.
Tues. I took Claire to our,"play group" all the mothers were telling how old their other children were,"I have a five yr old, mine is three", etc" so I had to say,'well I have a 43yr old." they thought it was funny. actually it is really nice for Claire. All of the children are between 12mos and 2yrs old. It takes up two and a half hours of the day too. Than she is so tired when we got home that she slept for over two hours.
Weds. I did not do much except try to get my tax crap together. I was not very successful.
Thurs and Friday I watched Claire again. On Friday Carolyn went to San Francisco to see cousin Maureen and her new baby. I picked up Finn from school and Dana did not come home until after 6:30. I think I should get some kind of a trophy.
My house is listed on Craigs list. I have someone looking at it tomorrow for the month of July. so It may be open in Aug. Yes, Pat, I think you should rent it! That would be great.
Do you remember Marguerite Graham? She and Bobby Hartman rented it a couple of years ago. So did Pat Doyle. They all went to HSHS with us. Today I am not doing anything.

I am so bummed out because my tenants from last year just called to say they found another place.
Ugh! now I have to go though all that shit looking for a tenant.
I got the new tires $359.00. I need a job. I mean a real job. Ugh. I am so depressed.
Got to go because I am going to put the house on Craig's list.

First thing this morning Rosemary called to invite me to her 50th wedding anniversary party. It will be on June21th the very day they were married. I , of course will be there as i was their Maid of Honor.
Later I went to Carolyn's to watch the Super Bowl. I wasn't going to go but Dana was still at his parents . He came home for the second half. I didn't really care who won except I like to root for the underdog. ONLY IF I DO NOT HAVE FAVORITE TEAM! Like the Eagles .
I made pizza and it was fun but hectic .
Nothing else is going on in SB.

Spent the morning at Carolyn's. Than we went to lunch with Claire and Finn and I checked out some tire places. Sears was the highest. One of the other places was only $325.00 but they were,"original equipment" tires. When ever I bought a car I replaced the original equipment. On Monday I will check out Costco. If I get mad enough I'll just go anywhere and get the tires.
These have only about 30,000 miles on them. All the tire guys are telling me I need all four new ones.
Dana's father is going home from the hospital tonight. he needs 24 hr. care so Dana is staying tonight and will work on getting someone to stay tomorrow.
It was a hard first week on the new job for Dana.

Today I went to lunch with Norma. The only time she gets out of the house is when we go to lunch.
When I left to pick her up my front tire was completely flat. I have been having problems with it for a few months. AAA came and put on one of those little tires. On Monday I will get a new tire.
This afternoon Carolyn and Claire picked me up, we picked up Finn at school and went to the pet shop. Finn is setting up a fish tank. It has been in the works for a few weeks. Had to get the aquarium, pump, etc. Today everything is in place. He picked up some neon s and a few others.
Tomorrow Dana is going to LA to see his dad and I will help Carolyn.