Judith's Mom Died

My sister from Dad's second marriage just emailed saying her mom died on the 1st. She was jealous of us, my brother, sister and I, and made my Dad promise to not have any contact.

We found each other almost ten years ago through my sister-in-law's genealogy efforts, but have had to keep our relationship hidden. We have talked of her coming to visit but she could not while her mom was alive. Now, maybe! She's 57, I think?

Happy Halloween!

Carving pumpkins, making dinner (orange roughy & broccoli), answering the door to trick or treaters wore me out. I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Thurs, 5th

Tracking

I've been laid low; up only to bathroom & to eat since Thursday's meeting with Dr Decker in Audiology.

First there was an unexpected attack of claustrophobia when we entered the new parking garage. Its low ceiling triggered me, a reaction that required a faster response than was easily executed.

Back outside, we parked in a handicapped space in front of the family practice building. It was a long walk over to the hospital...and back.

Now, with Kristen down with covid, I wonder how much my concern for her is contributing to the almost immediate rise of angina after eating. I had a bagel w butter and a couple of swallows of milk this morning and within 15 minutes had to take 2 nitroglycerin tabs followed by 1/2 of a mononitrate. That is, of course better than having to resort to addtl meds, but it's a disconcerting development, esp since it was a repeat from yesterday evening. Often in the past, things have resolved after a night's sleep. 

Ghost Ranch

Fall

The mesquite tree across the way signals the seasons.

Embudito Canyon

There's a parking lot and good trails.

10th Anniversary

It was October of 2016. We decided the 3rd was the date, but things got confused at the florist's in Española and the bouquet didn't get delivered until today.

I have to give a nod of acknowledgement to her legal husband of 30+ years; he has supported our relationship.

Fairview Flowers in Española did the arrangement and delivered them to Ghost Ranch.

Sunrise

The Sandia Mountains act as a seasonal sundial. I track where the sun comes up each day, week or month.

This is from the eastside security camera.

I took down the tent. It took all i had to get the stuff out of it. I still have to find a place to store it. Our 1100 sq ft bungalow is already brim-full.

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