A Very Long Day

I've been trying to get some things done - housework, business, financial.

A family member is being admitted to the hospital tonight.

So, I'm going to try to fit things into small pockets of time as I can.

In other news, the movie business is about to crash completely.

Why ever could that be?

Could it be that making Woke films is more important than making a profit?

Serves the pseudo swipe roof right. It reinforced the Normals Warning -_"Go Woke and Go Broke".

We're just not playing that game any more.

4 days later - brother is back home, stable for now. I had an ortho follow-up for my knee replacement this morning.

I was glad to leave just then. The roofing company that botched the job last summer is back, at THEIR expense, to fix the job. Lotsa pounding, banging, and making noise.

I'm doing very well. Can raise from a seated position with using my arms, great balance and ability to stand on one leg.

Flexibility needs improvement, so I was referred for another round of PT.

In other news, Russian allied tankers seem to have been engaging in "under the radar" prelude to war actions involving drones used in France. Even though open warfare is not yet present, this is just one more example that countries cannot be complacent about their enemies.

The above was last week. Yesterday, he again went to the ER.

He was treated and released. However, it took up over 10 hours of our time. By the time I returned him to his apartment, we were both exhausted.

And, I still had to drive home (about 40 minutes away, give or take).

Today, I'm sore, tired, and in need of a quiet house for a few hours of work.

Fortunately, the Browns are playing in England - and the game starts early. So, I should be able to spend some concentrated time on work issues.

I used to think retirement would be mostly self-directed time, and a lot of chances to pursue my own interests.

Hah!

I have:

• Medical appointments
• PT for my various injuries/joint issues
• Meetings with contractors re: repairs/improvements
• Trying to concentrate with the racket the workmen make when they are here
• Last minute calls to help out with ER trips/visiting in the hospital/other errands
• Mucho spam calls trying to separate me from my money

At home, if my husband is around, the TV is on. Often, very noisy shows or sports events.

So, no, not relaxing, not able to focus on personal hobbies, and definitely not able to handle writing, other than the most ephemeral.