Everything Fred – Part 498

6 April 2025

Yesterday was a low energy day. I’m not sure if it was physical or mental or both. Thankfully, I didn’t need to skim the pool for leaves. I do feel better today.

I know I read too much (if that is even possible) so I’ve tried to do a little TV watching. Lately, I’m binging The West Wing. It’s very dated since it aired from 1999 to 2006. Events have certainly taken over since then. I never saw it when it first aired so everything is new for me.

I haven’t cooked anything in a while. I just haven’t felt like it. Instead, I order from restaurants with Instacart and from Publix with the same app. It’s more expensive but when I order a restaurant meal, I can usually get three meals out of it. For example, I ordered Sesame Chicken with vegetarian rice last night and it will last me for three days. They know how to pack the food in.

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The desert rose is in all its glory today. The reason is it loves dry weather for blooming. To the plant, it means it is stressed and it forces reproduction by flowering. The stem stores water, and like the bougainvillea, the dryer the better for blooming.

I assume the specific epithet obesum refers to its fat stems. The color of the petals is so striking.

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I just received an update from my nephew Billy. Status quo for the most part. Tanis was alert enough to write on Billy’s iPad that she wanted water and cough drops – which she can’t have as yet because of the tubing of the ventilator. The doctor told Billy it would probably come out Monday.

I also talked to my brother for a short conversation to see how he’s doing and try to build up his spirit. He knows it will be a long haul for rehab for Tanis and he was less emotional today. This has been tough on all of us.

I’m still researching independent living facilities. The one I contacted this week was Palomino Gardens in Lake Worth which is under the same corporation as my cousin Jimmie in Greensboro (Resort Lifestyle Community). I’ll schedule a tour when things calm down a little.

I await a Publix delivery. I’m stocking up on Klondike Bars and Butterfingers. I never thought I would stress it but apparently I do.

Stay tuned!