Last Day of June

 June 30, 2021

Zach was here for the last time.  We did some stretching and he gave me the information on the clinic that is very nearby.

I worked on plans for a trip to the UP for August.  I found a nice motel, but it's $200 per night.  It's better than some that looked rather seedy.

At 1:00 p.m. Briana drove five of us (Jack, Margaritte, Patti, Sharon and myself) to Onesto restaurant in the Third Ward.  I had pasta and meatballs; Sharon ordered mussels that we shared, also nice crusty bread.

I checked my voice mail and missed two calls from Laura.  She was not very happy.  I really need my phone near me at all times and check voice mail every day.

Winding Up the Month

Monday, June 28, 2021

 Zach will not be seeing me after Wednesday.  He will be going to school in Chicago and I will either have another therapist or go to a nearby clinic.  He recommended the clinic because it would have more apparatus than in my room and could accomplish more.  I'll give him my decision on Wednesday, but I'm leaning towards the clinic.  I listened/watched the Milwaukee Symphony at 12:30 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

A very miserable night; I don't think I slept at all.  Tossing, turning, out of the bed, in the bed with no relief.

I signed up to go bird watching at 8:00 a.m. with Eleanor and her friend Mary Ann.  It was at the Urban Center on 37th and Pierce.  It involved a good hike, so I sat outside the Center while Eleanor and Mary Ann did the hike.  It was pleasantly warm and overcast.  They were back just in time as the light sprinkle started.

At 10:30 a.m. a podiatrist came and cut my toenails.  This is a very nice service.

Now I'm going to plop down and take a long nap to make up for lost sleep last night.  I slept soundly for at least two hours without any pain. If I could only do that through the night.

I played sheepshead for an hour, then went to 4:00 p.m. mass.  

We had Chicago hot dogs, a salad and fries with apple pie for dessert for dinner.  

I'll watch the Bucks at 7:30. 

Never got to see the Bucks.  I lay down on the couch and the next thing I knew it was almost 10:00 p.m.  Unfortunately, the Bucks lost to the Hawks 110 - 88.

End of June, 2021

 Saturday, June 26, 2021

I did not call soon enough to make reservations at Fox and Hounds.  We could come either after 8 (too late) or before 3(too early).  Peter was watching a soccer games, so we decided to not go out.  It wasn't the greatest day either.  Laura called to join them for leftovers, which made a fine meal with hamburgers/brats and a seven-layer salad.  We talked over places for a family dinner.  My first choice was Lake Park Bistro, which Jay thought was getting pricier, plus a limited vegan menu.  We decided on Char'd for a Sunday.

Sunday, June 27.

I did not get my paper.  I saw a paper at someone's door, so the paper was delivered.  It was either not delivered to me, or left at someone else's door.

Janice and Brad came to see my apartment and hang some pictures.  That was a pretty big job getting them leveled out and centered.  But it makes a very nice finish to the walls.  I still can hang some other small ones.  Brad also set up my rack for me to put out some collectables.

We sat on the balcony and Brad was not able to remove the cover for the outlet on the balcony.  I really don't need it, but it would come in handy if I ever would.

 

Good-bye, Salon Marie

 June 25. 2021

I was able to take a good nap after breakfast, to make up for a restless night.  I felt refreshed.  I told Jocelyn that I've decided to have my hair done at St. Rita.  She and the other stylist were very supportive of my decision, thanking me for my business every week.  Jocelyn did not charge me for the waxing.  I really decided to change because Jocelyn is usually booked on Saturdays and most outings are scheduled on Fridays.  I would have to miss some good ones.  I am able to have my next two stylings with Mary.

After my hair I had a hot dog and Coke at the shopping strip on Layton Ave. before going to Bob's Furniture to shop for a chair that fits my dining table.  I really liked one that had a padded seat, but it would just squeak by in seat width.  I selected one that was narrower and solid wood.  It should do the trick.  It is on order and I'll probably have it in August.

I had dinner in the dining room tonight because Peter would like to go to Fox and Hounds tomorrow for prime rib.

I watched the Bucks overwhelm the Hawks 125 - 91 with Patti and Marci in the Club Room.  I don't understand why more people don't show up.

Very Busy Tuesday

 June 22, 2021

My both forearms really look bad. 

I apply hand cream as often as I think about it, but it hasn't helped.  I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Johathan Bonchak in New Berlin for 8:10 a.m. today; a very young pleasant doctor.  One look at my arms he determined was eczema and sun damage.  We discussed how it occurs, and stress usually triggers it.  Like I don't have stress.

I got home, had some toast and jelly before meeting the group going to the zoo.  Had I not been holding on the the bus railing firmly, I would have fallen backwards.  One of the helpers braced me from behind.  My right leg seemed to collapse.  We rode on one of those excursion wagons and observed various animal habitats.  

We got out a couple of times, but it was mostly what we could see from the road.  The animals were not very active or visible.  But we did see elephants, a polar bear and monkeys.  It was a short jaunt.

My prescription for my arms was ready, the same as from Dr. Shy  I picked it up and was back just in time for sheepshead.  I was the big winner even though I came in late.

At 4:00 p.m. we went to mass.

After mass I had a delicious shrimp dinner with stir fried vegetable.  The new chef makes some beautiful presentations, plus excellent taste.  Everyone commented.

I'm too tired to go to the movie.  I've been up since 4:30 a.m.  Maybe I'll sleep better tonight.

Father's Day/Condo listing

 

Not the most restful night, pain mostly in my upper and lower leg.  I was able to take a nap after breakfast.

I picked up Peter to go to a Father's Day picnic at Fred and Sherry Kohlmann.  It started to rain as I was driving and continued most of the afternoon.  It was a nice gathering in their very large garage.  We had plenty to eat and drink.

Party Time

 June 18, 2021

There were two opportunities for Happy Hour yesterday: one in the Trattoria, the other a bus trip to Tess's, 2499 N. Bartlett Ave.  I opted for the latter.  We were seated in a lovely outdoor garden.  I had a margarita, others had various other drinks.  The waitress brought out delicious small loaves of warm Italian bread, and came with a second serving.  We all wished more would have taken advantage of this outing.

We had a later dinner.  I had a very good BLT.

I stayed up and read, hoping that I would be able to sleep, but that was not the case.  Terry let me use some of her cold packs, but I was fighting with them through the night.  And with all the twisting I had more pain than before I started.  A miserable night.  One good thing, we had a much needed good downpour.

I had my hair done today, picked up meds at Walgreen's on Loomis Rd. and came back just in time for the June Birthdays.  There were little pockets of meat and vegetables, relish tray with fruits and vegetables, beans, and of course, birthday cupcakes.  A trio was playing in the background and stopped for us to sing "Happy Birthday".  We have reservations at 6:00 p.m. at George Pandl's.  

We had a lovely table in the shade.  I had perch with pancakes; pancakes were nothing to rave about.  I had to ask for croutons, when people were offered them without asking.

Afterwards, Peter drilled holes in my balcony planters.