Joy&Nox&Louie

“Toxic people will not be changed by the alchemy of your kindness. Yes, be kind, but move on swiftly and let life be their educator” - Brendan Burchard

I slept on the couch last night, js.

Update: EJ is doing amazing; she will require another surgery on her shoulder which has diminished her mind set a tad. I brushed her hair and braided it . I had to cut out a small piece of her hair due to a huge knot because her “collar” neck brace. She’s amazing tho. Miracle.

Where in the world is….

EJ made progress and I was s polite fully responsive… obviously.

EJ just got the pins out of her hand! Still a long way to go, but perhaps in a day or two she can flip me off. Small successes. 🖕🏻

A restaurant I went to had this sign.

I am dealing with work turmoil. City Hall is trying to cut the budget by eliminating hours from the people who are paid the least. How is this effective? The crocodile can’t move the electric wheel; it eats the mouse and wonders why the lights don’t turn on. #imamouse #aimhigher

So…. I’ve been in here for a few years. I’m getting older and going gray. Here’s the most recent pic of me ( a couple of weeks ago). No filters, no bullshit. Just a 47 year old gal feeling ok with a good angle & makeup. I am debating bangs again to cover my gigantic forehead.

Whoa… the amount of fire works going off now is insane. Also, my dogs are insane as a result. I guess I’ll have wine.

Yes! We Wisconsinites are all about the Brew Crew tonight, but don’t forget that October is breast cancer awareness month. I had the boob smash a couple of weeks ago and all is copacetic. Men should pay attention too. Pink is for everyone!

An oldie, but a goodie… just in time for Halloween… as EJ likes to say… she’s an angel and the rest of us are clowns….

Throwback to when I was a young artist with Nashville Opera company. If y’all can’t spot the tenor based on posture, y’all don’t know opera 😅. (Also- bootleg jeans were a thing-apparently 🤦🏻‍♀️).

EJ and I backstage at the opera before a performance. We all know that she’s gonna walk again and be on that stage!!!!!

When Dad passed, the last thing I said was “love you more”. When my Mom passed, the last thing we both said was “love U more”. When EJ got into her accident, we were in an argument. To the ones that you love, It’s so futile to fight. I’m lucky to say: “love you more”. To her. & U

Heyyyooo! Just an update.. EJ got sutures out of her leg so she can wash that stinky thing!. Ultimately it was 35 bones broken. 15 in her spine along ten vertebrae. She is a bad ass and a very lucky lady; long road ahead. I cry for relief. This could have been worse. Xoxo

Passed the online Red Cross CPR/first aid test. I’m not a great technology person, but I did it. Tomorrow I get officially certified in CPR with the dummies. Guess I’ll see a few of you there?

Leaving my sister’s rehab facility. She might get to go home today!!

Identity theft is so exhausting. I tried to get my sister something to send to the hospital and now someone is spending $118 at a Cracker Barrel in TN and $48 at a Panda Express in KY. I can’t handle the evil in this world. I’m just 😞