Author: Linda Schumacher

I don’t know what is blooming or what tree pollen has just been released in the air, but my allergies have taken off like you wouldn’t believe. I feel as though I could walk around with a tissue stuck up my nose full-time, just to prevent an untimely accident. It’s terrible! Continue reading “Signs – Everywhere Are Signs!”

I work with some of the best people! Even though we have been under a cloud of “this business could close and your job could go away in a minute” for the last three years (or maybe even more!) I work with some of the most positive, upbeat people you would ever want to meet. Continue reading “Reasons to smile today:”

This fax cover sheet is a receipt from a successful fax transmission to Social Security Disability Determination this morning . . . yes, M’s paperwork was faxed through and they should have received it! I’ll know for sure tomorrow . . . Continue reading “The Deed – It Is Done!”

Ring the bells! Let the celebrations commence! In fact, I think I’m going to buy a lottery ticket on the way home. Good luck has come through at last and perseverance has paid off!! Continue reading “The Paper Trail”

This morning, I got to play “guess the word or phrase” with M before I left for work. It’s a fun and exciting game, where he’s thinking of something he wants to tell me, but can’t get it out, and wants me to guess. Continue reading “Fill In the Blank”

Happy Father’s Day! I hope everyone was able to enjoy all the celebrations they wanted to this past weekend. Continue reading “Me and My Shadow”

At least five years ago, I was part of a writing class that evolved into a writer’s group. Six or eight of us from the class enjoyed what we were doing and each other’s company enough to want to continue meeting on a regular basis and hold each other accountable for writing projects. Continue reading “I Hear That Train Coming”

You guys won’t believe this. I hope you’re sitting down for this one. Not only did the phone call with the caregiver study go well Monday night, but they actually heard me. I’m stunned. Continue reading “It’s A Celebration!”

There’s a new woman in my husband’s life, but she’s so pretty and so sweet, I really can’t say anything about the time he spends with her. Her name is Becky and I’ve been spending time with Becky’s boyfriend, as well, so we have quite a little “thing” going around here. Continue reading “The Other Woman”

Yesterday was a combo meal – a comedy of errors followed by the “I didn’t do it” chorus.

And they wonder why my blood pressure is going up.

I got a call from our dentist’s office a few weeks ago, letting me know that they were trying to reschedule appointments that were missed while everyone was quarantined. Could M come in to get his teeth cleaned at 11 am on June 10^th?

Yes, he can.

Yesterday morning, as I was getting dressed for work, I let M know that he had a dentist’s appointment.

Cue the worry and agitation. Continue reading “Dog Shaming?”