July 2025
I Turn 70: FUCK
Jameson Got Married
PA/VA/NJ
1- TU- PA
Thank God it is hot today. The pool finally opens, almost 5 weeks later than usual. The sun is out and people are sucking up the moment. However, the pool hours were mistakenly shorten and this cause a little bit fo an upraor which was a shame.
I just spent $70 on beer for Jameson's wedding. I'm not sure if this effort is going to be a help or be a hinderance to Brian.
2- W- PA
I started putting my balcony back together. I pulled things out of storage and it felt like coming home as I sat on my big, comfortable anderondeck chair.
In other news, we have opened up our first concentration camp in the USA. All my life, I wondered how this could have happened in Germany and here we are 80 years later and brown people with Spanish accents are being grabbed up in teh streets and sent to this new makeshift camp and have no due process.
Twitter: The alligator concentration camp has already hosted its first criminal. #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace #TrumpIsDestroyingAmerica #TrumpConcentrationCamps
3- TH- PA/VA
As I was leaving for VA, I noticed that my tire has low on air and it is the same tire I filled three weeks ago. I couldn't get anyone to fix it right away. So the mechanic filled it with 40 pounds of pressure and off I went with high hopes for dumb luck and no problems.
4- F- VA
The excitement is in the air. Brian said he is shaking from the anticipation. I wish I had my anti-anxiety medication to give him. Cindy and I went to Walmart and piled up more and more foods and beverages to add to our already plentiful pile. But I think we are as ready as possible.
The AirBnB that Brian rented for the wedding is open to us at 3PM and Tricia was there by 1:30.
I had yet another reoccurring school dream last night and this one seemed to focus on some closure. In the dream, I came back as a full time principal and received a pension reimbursement for the time I was working under the table. I wonder if this will be the end of this dream series that has been going on for 15 years.
5-SA- VA
It's a beautiful day for a wedding and we are having one this morning and I can't wait.
6- SU- VA/PA
We were all back at the Inn by 8AM and I am exhausted. We had breakfast together and then slowly, one by people my siblings got in there cars and headed home after this fun weekend. I was too exhausted to drive so I went back to Brian and Cindy's house and took a nap until 1PM and that was enough to get me going.
I drove as far as Hagerstown, MD. Once there, I found a dispensary and bought some gummies. Then I headed to Antietam Brewery (1) which was loud, crowded and unsettling after my great weekend. I found a hotel, went to bed early and that was the end of these last few, fun days.
7- M- PA
I made it home after I made a quick stop at the Ever Grain Brewing Company (2) in Camp Hill, PA. I was emionally tired from this fun weekend.
Twitter: Yes, TRUMPERY is actually a word. trumpery (noun) attractive articles of little value or use. practices or beliefs that are superficially or visually appealing but have little real value or worth. #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
8- TU
I found a new brewery, Stubborn Goat Brewery (3), near me and it is open during the week which is a big plus. Of course, I wandered up to the bar and started conversation with everyone. As a result, I got a free flight. My photo was taken with one of the owners and we all made promises to drink together again.
9- W
It's my damn birthday and I am 70 fucking years old today. How did that happen to me? I spent my afternoon at the DMV as my license expires tomorrow. I would rather have a papa smear, a mastectomy and a root canal done in the lobby of my apartment than go to the DMV. But it wasn't too painful today and now I don't have to go there for another 5 years.
I spent much of the day responding to my birthday wishes on FB, Instagram, Messenger and LinkedIn. People are very respectful to me.
In the evening, the Anderkos and I went to a great Italian restaurant and celebrated this damn old age of mine. Heather sent me a video of the boys wishing me a happy bday.
10- TH
Jaye took me out to lunch to celebrate my old lady status.
There was a pool party this evening and Andy, Pam and I closed down the party. Kevin would have been part of this badge of honor but his recent major surgery is getting in the way of his social life.
11- F- PA
I slept well last night as I used my gummies, my CPAP machine, my sleep mask, my mouth guard and my face fan. Sleeping takes a lot of prep mow.
I am still working on my visa for Algeria. It's so damn complicated.
While I was in the lounge, JoJo stopped by and we chatted quickly. She had to get back up to tend to Kevin who is making progress.
In the afternoon, I went grocery shopping and I don't think I have done amy grocery shoppping since before I went to Cenral Asia in April.
In the evening, I hung out in the courtyard with Paulo and Pete. We sat by the firepit and drank beers.
Twitter: What is the end game for MAGA? How low will thier hate go? Is there a bottom? #USA #LoveOneAnother
12- SA- PA
In the afternoon, I went to the Stolen Sun brewery (4) with KF and Sally to celebrate my birthday. I think the celebrations are finally concluded for this year's bday.
13- SU-PA
In the afternoon, I met Kevin and JoJo in the lounge. Kevin saved me a margurita from the event on July 4.
14-M- PA
I sat on my balcony for a long time this afternoon and then finaly got up and went to get a photo for my Algeria visa. And then I came back, I sat on my balcony again but this time it was raining and I stayed put there as long as I could. But eventually, I was just too wet to enjoy the moment.
One of my favorute poets died today, Andrea Gibson. They have been in a battle with cancer fro teh last three years and I follwed this journey as they slipped in and out of remission. I'm surprised at how sad I am to lose this complete stranger who spoke for me so many times during these last few years.
I spent the evening, applying for my damn visa. This is a very difficult and it is stressing me out. I am sort of regretting signing up for this trip.
It's the 50th annivesary of women being allowed to have thier own credit card.
Twitter: My mother was 46 when she could get her own credit card. I was 20. And it’s 50 years later and we are slipping backwards.
Twitter: As the orange idiot lives in his fantasy world of being the greatest negotiator, China is leaving us in thier dust, laughing at us the whole time. #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
15- TU-PA
I had to take a cancer patient for his reatment and he is in very bad shape. He broke my heart.
My trip to Algeria is cancelled due to no interest. Only 2 of us signed up for the trip.
16- W- PA
It is hot and sticky today and I had to walk to the tire store. I finally took my car/tire to be fixed. It's been a month since I have been suspicious of my tires. The back tire had a slow leak and the mechanic said he was not going to even address that problem since my tires were falling apart.
Finished my book, the Womem
17- TH- PA
Karen Carty invited me to join her for a discussion by Stacey Abrams @ the Wilmington Library. Afterwards, we walked across the street to be part of the John Lewis rally
18- F- PA
Denise Kelly met me in Phoenixville to find our great grandmothers grave.
In the evening, I went to a Bryn mawr Twilight Concert with Tricia and Bill.
19- SA- PA/NY
I drove up to Carmel-on-the-Lake to visit with kevin, GiGi and Jackie
John stopped by to visit, as did Questin and Sidney.
20- SU- NY/PA
Kevin drove us to the Storm King Scultpure Garden and it was too damn hot to be there. We should have just spent the afternoon, at the pool, with the little girls.
Danny's wedding date has been set for Nov 14, 2026
I had dinner with Kathy and Jim in Larchmont. Jim made lobsters and my quick visit turned in to three hours. But at that late hour, there wasnt much traffic.
21- M- PA
I started the day with bone dentisty test. I have hollow bones.
In the afternoon, I went to the Superman movies with Jaye. I dont really like action films.
22- TU- PA
Today's appointment was with the dentist. I need to find a new dentist. Every time I go, there is a different dentist and we start anew with my problems.
In the evening, I had a birthday dinner with Sue and Bobby at TECA. I ate a pile of food and I still took a pile home.
23-W- PA
I finished The Pumpkin Spice Cafe.
I had my yearly dermatologist appointment and there was nothing of concern.
Sally and I went to a Donahue Funeral Planning Dinner at Victory Brewery. We are pathetic.
24- TH- PA
I had a psychiatrist appointment to discuss my ADD. She wanted to know why it's taken me this long to understand that I had a problem with paying attention. I am going to start new medication to see if that helps.
I had to usher at Uptown in the evening.
Afterwards, I came back and spent the rest of the evening chatting in the lounge with Andy, Kim and Johnathan
I booked a trip to Mexico in November. I am going to visit with a couple I met in Uzbekistan and I am going to see the Day of the Dead Celebrations. I cant wait.
25- F- PA
I was stuck here all day becaue I had to take my car for an alignment and it wasn't finshd until 5ish.
Afterwards, I went to th grocery store for popsiciles and I ate three of them and could have eaten all of them as they were so refreshing.
26- SA- PA/NJ
I started my new medicine for attention deficit and I think the drug made me nauseous. All day long, I wanted to throw up. BUT, I had more eneergy than I have had for years
I left at 9:00 AM to head to Cape May for KF's birthday. Her children held the event at a winery and I am so glad I made the effort to go. It took me 3 1/2 hours to get there.
After the party, RJ and Sarah and I went to Gusto Brewery.
27- SU- PA
Kevin, JoJo and I met int he lounge to share a beer. I haven't had a beer with Kevin for weeks because of his surgery and radiation protocol. In the middle of our conversation, I had to get up and puke.
Sam and I spoke and she is slipping away in her mental illness. It was hard to say goodbye to her as she was so sad and helpless. She has promised me that she will not hurt herslef. She is too committed to her cats to leave them. But I worry that she will mismanage her medicine and overdose.
28- M- PA
Today was my mamogram appointment and there is nothing of interest in the results. But truthfully, I don't have any faith in the reliability of this test.
I puked several times today. I'm hoping that I will finally adjust to this new drug. If not, I am calling the doctor tomorrow.
Scott came to see me to tell me how dreadful the next phase of the balcony construction is.
29- TU
Today is my PROLIA SHOT.
I threw up again.
30- W- PA
I still feel sick. I am tired of throwing up.
In the afternoon, I had a facial and I think the masseur is just mediocre.
Twitter: I support giving undocumented immigrants a path to earn a green card, Offering a way to earn legal status strengthens our economy, keeps families together, and aligns with the values this country was built on: opportunity, justice, and second chances.
31- TH-PA
A construction team came to my apartment claiming to be fixing my nail o\pops from the deck restoration. But they were really looking to remove mold.
Pam offered us a hulahoop workshop and I suck at hula hooping.
