March

Days are getting longer Kids found a few itty-bitty flowers in our back yard.

We are so behind on trimming our trees. Why didn’t I put it on my schedule for January or February? With everything going on, it completely slipped my mind that our fruit trees need some work.

I had a mammogram and a visit with an oncologist. Everything looked OK! I was so surprised when they didn’t call me back for any ultrasound. I feel relief, but also anxiety. Like, I dodged the bullet this time, but there is always another time… I’ll be up for MRI in 6 months. After mulling things over and reading a bunch of literature, I decided to do preventive pharmacotherapy. There are potential risks and side-effects, so I’m cautious. Typically, it’s a 5-year treatment, but I can always discontinue early if there are issues with side-effects. According to the oncologist, most people tolerate it well.

My parents still haven’t gotten their vaccine shots. I put them on multiple waiting lists. They are signed up with the state and county. Last night (or, this morning?) at midnight, I tried to get my dad a slot at Ride Aide. I got through and filled out his info for a slot next week, but by the time I was done typing in his primary physician’s name and clicking through a bunch of other questionnaires, when I clicked “submit” – the slot was already taken. This is insanity. I am disappointed in our country. I am disappointed in Biden administration. Healthy people my age are getting the vaccine (because they click faster than me?) but my parents, who are elderly and have health problems (hello, cancer!!!) are left out. Why the **** did they allow anybody under 65 to get vaccinated before all those in the highest risk group? (Rhetorical question)

And how is your spring coming along?