Appointment screw-up

Monday, January 19, 2026

Lyft picked me up at 11:30 a.m. for my 12:15 appointment with Dr. Kostopolous.  I got checked in, and waited, and waited and waited.  After 1:00 p.m. I went to the desk and asked about my 12:15 appointment.  "Ma'am, your appointment is at 2:15. I double checked their text and my calendar, and it was at 2:15.

I was offered some water while I waited, went to the restroom.  I was finally called and the nurse looked at the computer and questioned why I was here.  Dr. Kostopolous saw me a few months ago; I wasn't to come in until December.  She took my blood pressure, which was a little high - no surprise, and asked if I wanted to see the doctor.  I really saw no need, so I left.

I got a lot of reading done, both in the office and home, How To Read a Book, by Monica Wood.

We held a Memorial service for Joanne Sedita; very few attended.

Errands With Peter

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Peter wanted help with a letter he wanted to answer, which would be an opportunity to do some errands.

We stopped at Downtown Veterinary Clinic to get medication for Dolly so she won't bite the doctor/nurses.  That clinic has no parking area, which is going to be difficult when Laura takes Dolly and me for Dolly's appointment.

We picked up my prescriptions at Walgreen's.

And then, to my favorite P & S on Humboldt & North Ave.  I had a long list and moved around the store in a random manner.  Peter found some things he needed also.  He was quite exhausted with the shopping trip and found a place to sit on some soda cartons.  He was very impatient with the shopping and not being able to find me.

I needed the large cart for my groceries, so I rushed up and got it, got them into my apartment, got the dominoes and the group was waiting for me at the table.  Peter played also and won the first game.

I made salmon, American fried potatoes and green beans with a salad for our dinner.  I was so happy that Peter did not mind not watching the news.

I made a card for Peter to reply to the letter he received on a Christmas card.

Having groceries delivered is worth the price.

Found earring/Pot Luck

Sunday, January 18, 2026

I must have lost this earring two years ago and searched for it off and on with no success.  This morning, getting ready for church, I took a necklace off a hook and something fell to the floor. My earring!  It must have caught on some jewelry when I was taking it off.

I made a huge Waldorf salad with six apples (three of Honey Crisp that Claude brought on Friday and three Galas that P & S delivered, 2 cups of red halved grapes, on cup of celery, Romaine lettuce, the sugared walnuts that Laura gave me and yogurt.  

Jimmy John's provided free sub sandwiches, others brought salads, and desserts.  There was barely a cup left of my salad.

We watched An American President in the Club Room in the evening.

Hair with Gracie

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Gracie's shampoo is sheer delight.  She asked for a photo to copy my hairstyle, but it still wasn't as firm as Jocelyn's treatment.  When I told her the services I'd like, Gracie said they do not do perms.  She would do some research on what shops in the area do perms.

In the meantime, I'm picturing myself with straight hair cut short.  That might be an option.

Movie Monday

Monday, January 12, 2026

We have a new fitness schedule since our leader Jerry has a new job and can't lead us on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Now it's Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.  That meant we could not linger at breakfast, but Jerry's classes are worth it.  I feel so much more flexible.

I did a load of laundry and read the Bible assignment.

I relaxed on the blue armchair and fell fast asleep.

When the phone call woke me up, I didn't know what time it was.  Peter was waiting to pick me up for the movie at South Shore Cinema.  I was so rushed I thought I was going to pass out rushing to get to the front door.

We got to the theatre in plenty of time; all the pre-movie promotions took a lot of time.  I enjoyed "Song Sung Blue"; Peter thought it was too long.

A couple sitting in our row were searching for something with a flashlight for the longest time.  Peter was gone to the restroom and I put on my coat and took my purse.  As I'm leaving I notice that it was not my purse, but the woman's; that's what they were looking for.  In the dark the zippers were so similar that I even put my handkerchief in her purse.

Back at Breakfast

Saturday, January 3, 2026

I got the warmest reception at breakfast this morning.  Terri Miller hugged me warmly, Russ Langford got my coffee, and Jackie Haessley gave me a long squeeze.  We lingered at breakfast longer than usual.

My grocery order was due between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Jackie said that she received text messages informing her of the progress.  I started waiting a little after 1, until about 2:30.  When I did get a message, it asked how did I like my delivery.  Did they deliver it to my room?  Then, I saw plastic bags by the reception desk.  My order!  It must have been there an hour.

I put everything in my big cart and took it to my apartment.  There were a lot of plastic bags.  Everything was just fine, but I ordered four Gala apples, not a bag.  This was the most effortless grocery shopping that I ever did.

Amazon also delivered organic coffee beans and squeezable cat treats; Dolly had a wonderful treat.

I gathered a bundle of reusable bags for Kinship that I'll donate with a box of Cheerios on Sunday.

I started a variegated brown shawl and made a little pocket square. 

 

Outing with Brad and Janice

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Today was mild and perfect for the outing that Janice and Brad planned.  We would be going to the Cedarburg Quilt Museum, have lunch with Colin at West Bend Insurance Company and finish the afternoon at the Museum of Wisconsin Art.

The quilt museum is in a restored barn and located in a rather remote area of Cedarburg.

The museum featured quilts from Japan, and Cedarburg is only one of four cities chosen to display them.  https://www.wiquiltmuseum.com/current-exhibits

The attendant told us many details of the quilts and gave each of us magnifiers to closely examine the intricate work. The photos do not do these exquisite works justice: the needlework, use of materials, applique, symbolism and color were incredible.

 

Colin met us at West Bend Insurance and treated us to lunch at the company's wide and airy lunchroom with a beautiful prairie view. There were various stations for sandwiches, a vast salad bar and burgers, plus assorted beverages.

Colin gave us a tour through bright halls lined with artworks, comfortable conference rooms and attractive rest areas.  We finished in Colin's cubicle, tucked among numerous other cubicles in a huge office that dealt with different kinds of insurance claims.

There were many interesting pieces of artworks at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in various media arranged in spacious galleries.  

This is how we perceive animals in the dark, from the least to the most fierce.

And this seemed like a typical Wisconsin scene.

This was a perfect day.