Sunday, September 28, 2025

Sunday-rest?

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Well, it didn't start out that way. Joan had a problem just walking the 5 steps from the bedroom to the bathroom. When it was time to re...
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Doctor & Ukraine

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The only reason we went out today was a doctor appointment for Joan. She has had a cold since last Tuesday, so I made the appointment. The n...
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Gdansk-Final part

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 Saturday, we spent most of the day in Gdansk. We picked up Garrett around 11:30 and went to a restaurant by the river for breakfast. The we...
Monday, September 22, 2025

Gdansk Part 2 & Draft

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So, there I was with no medicines. Not a good position to be in for two days. I didn't have the necessary codes to get a refill and no A...
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Gdansk trip. Part 1

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It was an arduous trip, but all in all, I'm glad we made it. However, in the beginning, it was a disappointment. Not with the 3 1/2 hour...
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Off to Gdansk

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 Not quite yet, but tomorrow morning we are off to Gdansk at 11:00 to visit with our friend, Garrett.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Haircut Day.

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Today was the day of haircuts for Joan and I. I always have a little problem with the cost. It's not exactly the cost. Joan's haircu...
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Shopping & Ukraine.

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Because my Spanish teacher is in Wroclaw today and Paige was coming to sit with Joan at 1 PM, I didn't have to wake up at 06:30 to go fo...
Sunday, September 14, 2025

Rest Day!

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Good weather + Ukraine.

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70 F, sunny, made another consecutive day of excellent weather. It was only natural to take Joan outside while the weather was good. This ti...
Friday, September 12, 2025

New friend + NATO

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Today we met another American at Cafe Lokum. He has been living in Pozna for 9 years, coming from Baltimore, Maryland. When I asked why he w...
Thursday, September 11, 2025

TPSD

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  My fellow Americans. You chose to participate in protests locally or nationally. Congratulations! You might also be a member of large grou...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Drone attack.

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The Polish military announced that for the first time it had shot down Russian drones that had violated its airspace, saying that it caused...
Monday, September 08, 2025

Monday, Monday.

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 Not much happened today. I woke up about 8 AM, sat outside on the balcony for about half an hour listening to Chopin, and then answered thr...
Saturday, September 06, 2025

Hydrogen Train

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Poland’s first hydrogen-powered train has entered regular service in the southwestern region of Silesia, marking a milestone in the country’...
Thursday, September 04, 2025

Light bulb & National Guard.

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Once again, I had to have the bulb replaced in one of the running lights. It seems like every three months, either the right or the left one...
Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Progess.

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I stopped at the Nowe Lokum cafe today after food shopping. My purpose was to follow up on the request I made to the owner. The request was ...
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Another good day.

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It was another good weather day. So, after my conversations with Michal and his wife, Malgorzata, I dressed Joan for warm weather, and we we...
Saturday, August 30, 2025

Fountain and Ukraine

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I watched the gray clouds this morning while listening to my favorite piece of music, Concerto de Aranjuez. The master of the classical guit...
Friday, August 29, 2025

Media Mart

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The last two days have not been pleasant. I wrote earlier that our refrigerator stopped working. After talking with the owner of our flat, s...
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Political Day

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The People’s Sick Day FAQ What is “TPSD”? TPSD stands for The People’s Sick Day and we are a national movement created to impact the U.S. ec...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

What a day!

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What is that sound? Lying in bed this morning, it sounded like a little waterfall. I thought maybe the toilet was leaking water into it and ...
Monday, August 25, 2025

New cafe & Ukraine

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Today, with only one thing I had to do while Paige was with Joan, I went to Auchan to buy sesame seeds and dried cranberries. Those are two...
Saturday, August 23, 2025

Happy.

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 Happy to say my legs are better today, and it is easier to walk. Because of the chilly temperature today, 67 F, we didn't go anywhere. ...
Friday, August 22, 2025

A fall & Ukraine

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Yesterday was not a good day. I fell asleep in the recliner and woke up when Joan needed me. I got up, slightly dazed, took a step to turn a...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

2 days missed.

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The last two days have been more difficult taking care of Joan, so no posts. I'm trying to keep it daily, but sometimes caring for her, ...
Sunday, August 17, 2025

2 Dictators

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August Summer has arrived, 95 F and sunny. That was two days ago. Now. it's 75 F, sunny, and a beautiful blue sky. I had a lot going on ...
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Goodbye to a friend.

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Our last meeting with our friend, Garrett, is set for Sunday. On the 24th, he will be moving to Gdansk for a change of scenery. He was Joan...
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Shopping & Ukraine

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Today had to be shopping day because yesterday, when my alarm went off at 6:30 AM, I thought I would just close my eyes for five minutes. Th...
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

50+

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Fifty years, three months, and twelve days ago, I met the most intelligent, beautiful, and sexy woman of my life. We lived together for 13 y...
Monday, August 11, 2025

Radek's Mongolia

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Our friend, Radek, came back from Mongolia with many stories to tell. We spent the first hour listening to the tales and looking at pictures...