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Kevin Bernard Connolly – my brother
Today would have been my brother’s 54th birthday. He passed away so long ago now – I believe he was 23 and I was 24 at the time. He was just under a year younger than me. He was warm … Continue reading →
Fractured right radius – pain
Wondered why my right arm was getting worse. Went back to my real hand surgeon today and he examined it thoroughly (unlike the fill in doc I saw last week) and suspected a fractured radius. X-rayed it again and sure … Continue reading →
Abandonment and Society's Lie
Ryan’s best friend from childhood, Brett, is visiting – and it is clear he’s in the depths of his own personal hell. With a recent felony conviction and a history of substance abuse – his struggle is painful to witness. … Continue reading →
Falling down hurts – a lot
I fell in the backyard when my right ankle gave out on me while stepping down from the wall and I tried to catch myself with my right hand. Yes – the hand I had surgery on not too long … Continue reading →
28 years ago today Matt, my first born son came into the world
Matt is making his own path now – and I am profoundly proud of the man he’s become. Passionate, intense, opinionated, authentic, and with a depth of Spirit at 28 that is awe inspiring. I feel deeply blessed to have … Continue reading →
Family Life and Facebook
The only method I have at the moment for knowing how Matt’s relocation to LA went is to visit his Facebook page. Yes…… it seems that Facebook is where I can get some connection with him. What does that mean? … Continue reading →
Barclays Bank aka Juniper Bank Mastercard scams
Probably more a sign of the times than anything else but….. With an initial credit limit of $2,500, I’ve kept my Mastercard with Barclays bank (aka Juniper bank) at a zero balance for over a year now. When I had … Continue reading →
Losing a piece of your heart – again
Matt is moving to Los Angeles – again. I know this is what he must do and I fully support him – in everything. But….. I’m a mother and if I think too much about being so far away from … Continue reading →
Medicare costs and waste – YOUR tax dollars!
In 2006, Medicare spent $14,948 per patient in McAllen, Texas. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota delivered excellent care for about $8,000 per Medicare patient less than providers in McAllen, Texas. Ever wonder why? The attached article clearly explains it. … Continue reading →