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Anna @LadyDuck (473304) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - Hi Anna! I leave tomorrow morning, and I'm so excited. My friends and I texted back and forth, and I think I have everything I need and I'm completely ready. It is hard to believe that the time has come for us to leave. Sharon did not show up...

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Anna @LadyDuck (473304) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - I agree that Sharon could be a happy woman. She still has her memory. She has a good income from her teacher retirement and Social Security. She can travel whenever and wherever she wants. However, she chooses to stay in her home and not go out....

6 Apr

Anna @LadyDuck (473304) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - Yes, Sharon is living a miserable life, and I'm sure it will continue when she gets on the ship. It will be interesting to read her emails once she gets on the ship! I agree that we need to be exposed to some germs, bacteria and even viruses, or...

5 Apr

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Anna @LadyDuck (473304) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - I hope that Sharon will join us on Monday. Even if she does, she will not eat. The last few times we had lunch together, Connie and I ate, and Sharon ordered her lunch to go. She does that so she does not have to take off her mask at our outdoor...

4 Apr

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @JudyEv - I'm realistic. We spent our lives filling our various homes with beautiful things, oriental rugs, artwork, pottery, silver, crystal, and so much more. At the same time, my daughters and older granddaughters have also filled their homes with the...

3 Apr

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Anna @LadyDuck (473304) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - Sharon, Connie and I were going to go to lunch tomorrow, but Sharon texted us and said she has a sore throat, so she can't go. We have postponed our lunch to Monday, the day before I leave on my trip. Hopefully, she can join us then. Honestly, I...

3 Apr

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @JudyEv - Yes, it is hard to find family members who want the things we have spend years collecting! We love our things, and have memories attached to them, but they don't want them. I gave one of my daughters my silver tea set. The last time I saw it, it...

2 Apr

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Anna @LadyDuck (473304) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - Sharon is trying to plan her whole life, which is impossible, of course. That is what is causing her so much stress. I even told her that "her life would not stop the minute she gets on the ship." She would still be free to change her mind about...

1 Apr

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @MarieCoyle - I am very excited about the trip. I keep thinking of more things to take, so now I have also started taking things out of my suitcases to make room for other stuff! . I leave on April 8 ... just one more week. I know...

31 Mar

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Anna @LadyDuck (473304) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - It is a blessing when your husband sleeps a lot. It gives you a chance to relax and not worry about what he is doing. I was a little lonely when my husband started sleeping so much, but it also relieved my stress. I wasn't worried that he would...

31 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @MarieCoyle - Thank you so much for your kinds words. I appreciate them. I look forward to this trip!

29 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @MarieCoyle - I'm taking a Princess cruise to the South Pacific ... Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji and Tahiti. I'm going with five other friends, so it should be a lot of fun, and very relaxing. It has been one year since my husband died, and I thought that joining my...

29 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @DaddyEvil - I know that Medicare, Medicaid, Disability, SSI, Social Security and all of that are very confusing. That is why I started my blog about 12 years ago. I didn't know anything about those programs, or about retirement. I was still working. As I...

28 Mar

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Anna @LadyDuck (473304) • Switzerland 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - Hi Anna! You have accomplished so much in the past couple of months! Moving is hard enough, but it is even harder when you are moving to a different country and moving your husband with dementia. I'm sure he is very confused. Just take a moment...

28 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @DaddyEvil - I'm glad you will have the income from what Pretty is being paid, and that covers your bills. That is good news. Here is what it says on the Social Security website: "If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits,...

27 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @DaddyEvil - Wow! You have been on a long journey, and I'm sorry you have been through all that. Not all doctors try to make our lives easier. Some seem to have their own agenda. When I find a doctor that is caring and helpful, I really try to hold onto...

27 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @DaddyEvil - That's great that the SSDI doctors are agreeing with your diagnosis! It looks like you are getting all the necessary documentation together. It must be frustrating to have an eye problem and, at the same time, finding it necessary to deal with...

26 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @DaddyEvil - My brother-in-law received some of those same services while he was alive, and my husband spent a lot of time helping his brother get those services. My brother-in-law did not know how to sign up for Medicaid or Medicare or SSI, and my husband...

25 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @DaddyEvil - That is good news about Section 8. I'm glad that you and Pretty are doing well and that you have a little extra money to take care of other necessities. I hope you get on disability. They make it so hard to get those services. I volunteer once...

24 Mar

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (43163) 27 Jan

It used to be such a ''thing'' to inherit what families considered to be treasures, such as lovely sets of china, glassware, fancy and expensive furniture pieces, collectibles, from everything to salt-and-pepper sets to Hummel...

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Deborah-Diane @MarieCoyle - We leave on our cruise two weeks from tomorrow, and my friends and I have been very busy calling and texting each other. We are still deciding what excursions we want to go on, and what we want to do on the trip. It will be a lot of fun. I'm...

24 Mar

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