In the morning, he and Lizzie went outside and stayed for a while, with Lulu, enjoying the sunshine and mild weather and looking and smelling the beautiful flowers.
Lulu was happy to have three people paying attention to her. She was well behaved.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Easter
Today was a very special Easter. Marvin came home yesterday after spending almost a whole month at the hospital and at the rehabilitation facility in Long Beach.
And the best thing is that he's feeling well and stronger :)
In the morning, he and Lizzie went outside and stayed for a while, with Lulu, enjoying the sunshine and mild weather and looking and smelling the beautiful flowers.
We had an early lunch because Lizzie had to drive back to San Diego and also the home health care nurse was coming over. As per Marvin's request I made paella, and it came out pretty good. We all enjoyed it and the pa amb tomaquet and asparagus, and flan for dessert.
After we ate, we switched Marvin's chair to a different spot, so he has a better view of the backyard. It looks good.
Lulu was happy to have three people paying attention to her. She was well behaved.
All in all it was a very nice day. We missed Sandy and family, and also Mia. They were here last year. but I am sure they all have a great Easter as well :)
In the morning, he and Lizzie went outside and stayed for a while, with Lulu, enjoying the sunshine and mild weather and looking and smelling the beautiful flowers.
Lulu was happy to have three people paying attention to her. She was well behaved.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Spring
At home, I planted hanging tomatoes and peppers, I also planted petunias, gerbera daisies and violas. The roses are blooming, I think Spring has got to be my favorite season :)
I wish all of you that read this blog a wonderful Easter!
Monday, April 2, 2012
The Hoarder
Yes, I am talking about Lulu.
I have been missing some things lately, a house shoe, a sock, her red ball, a new toy, a brand new rawhide bone, etc. I have looked all over the living room, under the couch, and the chairs, under the table, under my bed, in the spare room, etc.and ...nothing!
I was sitting on my desk, working in the computer, and Lulu was sitting next to me busily chewing on a toy, then she got between my feet and started scratching and whining and looking at me. I thought her bone went under the desk and got down on my knees, got my back scratcher and moved it around under my desk.
Out came my shoe, her ball, her chew toys, etc. etc. She had been hiding them for a while, it was just packed! and I had never noticed. She was happy getting all her stuff, I was happy to get my stuff back.
I am now trying to house break her. Good luck to me :)))
I have been missing some things lately, a house shoe, a sock, her red ball, a new toy, a brand new rawhide bone, etc. I have looked all over the living room, under the couch, and the chairs, under the table, under my bed, in the spare room, etc.and ...nothing!
I was sitting on my desk, working in the computer, and Lulu was sitting next to me busily chewing on a toy, then she got between my feet and started scratching and whining and looking at me. I thought her bone went under the desk and got down on my knees, got my back scratcher and moved it around under my desk.
Out came my shoe, her ball, her chew toys, etc. etc. She had been hiding them for a while, it was just packed! and I had never noticed. She was happy getting all her stuff, I was happy to get my stuff back.
I am now trying to house break her. Good luck to me :)))
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Random acts....
My friend Norbert enjoys giving me things every time I see him. Random things.
Today we met for breakfast in Seal Beach.
We talked and walked by the Farmer's Market.
As I was ready to leave to see Marvin at Pacific Palms, he gave me a bag with stuff in it.
When I got home, I opened it and I had to take a picture at the randomness of the contents.
Here's the picture:
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
ROCK'n'roll
Once upon a time,artist Michael Heizer created Levitated Mass. Levitated Mass is an exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)composed of a 456-foot-long slot carved into the earth, over which is placed a 340-ton granite boulder. As the person walks down through the slot, the boulder will actually appear to rise.The sculptor needed something. A rock!
But not any rock would do, it had to be the biggest rock ever, a boulder if you please.
So he found the perfect 340 tons granite rock in a quarry in Riverside county. But how to transport it from there to Los Angeles? They needed to move “The Rock” 106 miles. Emmert International who specializes in heavy hauling, undertook this mammoth move. The rock is traveling through 22 cities and it will take 11-days. They can only move it at night for it takes up to three lanes on the freeway and its top speed is 8 mph. The trailer hauling it has 200 tires!
Last night, I went to see the rock going down s.l.o.w.l.y on Valley View. It had spent the day in the area of La Mirada Blvd and Leffingwell. Around 10:30 PM, they closed Valley View both ways, I was right there in the corner with a group of people. One of them had just bought the house right in the corner of Valley View and Mansa. He'd only been in the US for a short time, he's from Fiji. He goes to UCLA and has 3 room mates that are UCLA basketball players. He was very nice. It took over an hour to go from Imperial to where I was standing.
It looked like a Christmas parade with all the lights and sounds, I was glad I saw it!!!
But not any rock would do, it had to be the biggest rock ever, a boulder if you please.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Best friends
After almost 2 months away, at the hospital and rehab, I brought Marvin home on Saturday.
I was a little wary because I felt I had not been properly trained by the nurses at the hospital or the rehab facility. I never had any hands on training. I felt better when they said they would send a nurse on Sunday.
Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way because that same night the %$#^ bag leaked. It was not a fun night, but finally we got it done, and hopefully things will improve.
The nurse said I did an OK job, but on Wednesday they will send a specialized nurse to train me properly.
Marvin is feeling well, a little tired for having dialysis two days in a row. He uses the walker and has no trouble moving around. He is also eating better :)
I was also a little concerned about Lulu. She's a playful puppy and likes to nip and her claws and teeth are very sharp. Marvin has very thin skin and sure enough, she scratched his hand and it bled. However, after that, she has acted super careful. Marvin has a calming effect on her. She likes to sit with him and sleep by his side while he's watching TV. They are becoming best friends, it is very cute to see them together.
With me, she's still going nuts once in a while and barks and growls and is generally a big goofy puppy! :)
Did you all see the Oscars? I am OK with the winners, especially since I've seen The Artist and enjoyed it.
Have a nice week everybody.
I was a little wary because I felt I had not been properly trained by the nurses at the hospital or the rehab facility. I never had any hands on training. I felt better when they said they would send a nurse on Sunday.
Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way because that same night the %$#^ bag leaked. It was not a fun night, but finally we got it done, and hopefully things will improve.
The nurse said I did an OK job, but on Wednesday they will send a specialized nurse to train me properly.
Marvin is feeling well, a little tired for having dialysis two days in a row. He uses the walker and has no trouble moving around. He is also eating better :)
I was also a little concerned about Lulu. She's a playful puppy and likes to nip and her claws and teeth are very sharp. Marvin has very thin skin and sure enough, she scratched his hand and it bled. However, after that, she has acted super careful. Marvin has a calming effect on her. She likes to sit with him and sleep by his side while he's watching TV. They are becoming best friends, it is very cute to see them together.
With me, she's still going nuts once in a while and barks and growls and is generally a big goofy puppy! :)
Did you all see the Oscars? I am OK with the winners, especially since I've seen The Artist and enjoyed it.
Have a nice week everybody.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Another month
After almost a month to the day, Marvin has been released from the Kaiser Hospital in Downey, to a rehab facility in Long Beach. He will have physical therapy so he can hopefully recover his strength. A month laying down in bed leaves you pretty weak, he really did go through a lot.
The doctors have said he's done very well. I am sure having both Sandy and Lizzie visiting and spending time with him, really cheered him and motivated him to get better. Thank you girls :)
On other news, I substituted teaching in Kindergarten for my friend Norma. It was an easy day because in the morning there was a K grade level meeting and all I did was eat (teachers take turns bringing breakfast, and I was lucky that day we had Porto's) and chat with other teachers and visit with my ex kinder kids. It was fun! In the afternoon we did Math and Journal writing, but 28 kids are way too many kids, and believe me, by the end of the day I was tired!!!
I just read Sandy's blog about movies and the Olympics, and I have to say I watched "The Artist" and I enjoyed it very much. What a fun movie. silent and black and white :)
About the Olympic torch, I saw it in Long Beach for the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. But I also remember seeing the torch when it went through Burley, Idaho...or maybe I'm dreaming?
My puppy Lulu is good company and fun to be with, especially when she keeps her mouth shut, her teeth are sharp and when she shows her teeth and growls she resembles a tiny werewolf!!! She loves playing outside and running and eating geraniums, but I don't think she realizes that she should do her "business" outside, after spending a long time playing and chasing and running around, she pees the minute she comes in the house! Sometimes she does her business outside and then I give her a treat and praise her lavishly but she still is not connecting the dots.
Today I got a surprise in the mail!! Mia sent me a wonderful picture album of her last stay in La Mirada. It's so beautiful and really well made, I have enjoyed it a lot. I will take it to the rehab place tomorrow to show Marvin. Thank you Mia, it's lovely!
The doctors have said he's done very well. I am sure having both Sandy and Lizzie visiting and spending time with him, really cheered him and motivated him to get better. Thank you girls :)
On other news, I substituted teaching in Kindergarten for my friend Norma. It was an easy day because in the morning there was a K grade level meeting and all I did was eat (teachers take turns bringing breakfast, and I was lucky that day we had Porto's) and chat with other teachers and visit with my ex kinder kids. It was fun! In the afternoon we did Math and Journal writing, but 28 kids are way too many kids, and believe me, by the end of the day I was tired!!!
I just read Sandy's blog about movies and the Olympics, and I have to say I watched "The Artist" and I enjoyed it very much. What a fun movie. silent and black and white :)
About the Olympic torch, I saw it in Long Beach for the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. But I also remember seeing the torch when it went through Burley, Idaho...or maybe I'm dreaming?
My puppy Lulu is good company and fun to be with, especially when she keeps her mouth shut, her teeth are sharp and when she shows her teeth and growls she resembles a tiny werewolf!!! She loves playing outside and running and eating geraniums, but I don't think she realizes that she should do her "business" outside, after spending a long time playing and chasing and running around, she pees the minute she comes in the house! Sometimes she does her business outside and then I give her a treat and praise her lavishly but she still is not connecting the dots.
Today I got a surprise in the mail!! Mia sent me a wonderful picture album of her last stay in La Mirada. It's so beautiful and really well made, I have enjoyed it a lot. I will take it to the rehab place tomorrow to show Marvin. Thank you Mia, it's lovely!
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