Time to go, for good this time.

All good things must come to an end. Or so they say. But is that really true? I just returned from my younger brother’s wedding in the US. It was small, relaxed, western-themed, and lovely. And there was a buffet of Texas BBQ, it couldn’t be any better. The goodness of meeting his lovely wife […]

A sock is worth a million words

Since I’ve been here I sometimes have really great moments. And other times I don’t know why I’m here. Today, I got my sock back. I know sometimes I’m as dumb as a rock but I discovered something in my own building this week. What floor do I really live on, and how to get […]

Make a memory, not a wish, despite the pain

Today was a better-than-average day. I had to go to the emergency room two days ago for a blocked salivary gland. It’s happened before thanks to my Sjogren’s disease, but not as bad. Now it’s where I can’t eat without extreme pain and it’s out of hand. There is a big lump on my right […]

The Alpaca and ADHD

What happened to the Alpaca? Well, as some of you know I registered for another stair race. In Germany. I plan to go in June as my 2nd to last trip before I leave here. I haven’t written about the leaving part yet, but I will. BTW, the race is in a place called Bad […]

Tower of Power, or old age?

I just finished my first international stair climb race. I have been climbing for almost 20 years back when stair climbing was not a “thing”. When I was married I started training on a 12-story building where my now ex used to work. I had a key and could go after work and on weekends […]

Pilates in any language is still WTF

So, I’m still massively Spanish deficient. And despite that, I decided to join a Pilates class only taught in Spanish, even though there is a very high probability I won’t understand the instructor. So I’ve been climbing stairs for exercise for over 20 years, but I have chronic low back issues and it’s getting worse […]