Something for Sunday

I came across this recently and couldn't believe how "right on" it was. I really don't understand how that's possible. 

This also holds true for a lot of people I know. I don't know who comes up with this stuff and how they just randomly make statements--yet they hit pretty close to home. Maybe there is some sort of science to this.

It's not 100%. As, one of my sister's birthday is on the 5th. She talks her share, but definitely CAN stop talking. On the other hand, I have a brother whose birthday is on the 18th who can't stop talking. 

Butch and I are both on the 11th. Everything must be perfect for me, but he's not quite as obsessive as I am. I am the major planner--him not so much--unless it's regarding trips. He plans those to the nth degree. 

Now that I look at it, maybe it is just guesses that happens to hit a certain percentage of the time. At least it does for me.

Scrapbook Saturday

Round two of my "December Daily" album:

Days 2 & 3. I inserted a Starbucks bag to hold photos for Day 3.

I saved all of my cups from the season.

I used my cups to make "cups" for the layout. They are tucked inside the bag.

I just love that the baristas add some fun sentiments on the cups! I'm hooked on the peppermint hot chocolate.

I stitched around the bag with my sewing machine.

Day 4 was our last AYM meeting of the year. Susan had us at her house for a glass of champagne and some festive treats. I just love going to other people's houses during the holidays. I love seeing their decorations and trees. I want to do it more. Other than family, Susan's was the only tree I got to see this year. 

I made the ornament above and did some fancy stitching to hold my journaling.

Karolyn, Susan, Nancy, Pam and me.

Nancy and Leigh invited me to join them for Richland Country Club's Ladies Luncheon and Christmas Market. It's a fun thing to do during the holidays and the food is ALWAYS fabulous! 

The journaling lifts out. On the reverse side is a picture of the club at night all lit up.

The menu: so good!

This was a complete surprise so I had to add this to my DD. It all started with an early morning text from Stephanie telling me how much she appreciates me.

Who doesn't love that! This was also part of Day 5. See those sparkly hearts? Well, you might recall my problem with this sparkly wrapping paper. You can read about it here. I punched hearts out of it! They've come in handy many times.

Okay, that's enough for today.

Friday Frustrations

Well, it's happened again. Medicare fraud!! You might remember this post I wrote last May. It didn't happen to me this time, but THREE people I know! 

1. Jack (Connie's husband)--she just told me earlier in the week that he was billed $11,000 for catheters somewhere in Florida. He called. I don't know how that went.

2. I didn't even think to tell Butch about it before he said to me that he was billed $9,000 for catheters--but the place was in Texas. He called and all he got for his trouble was a new Medicare card--since his has been compromised. What? Now he's got to remember to update his info.

3. Then, on Tuesday, I was having lunch with my friend, Mary Jo. She was telling me about her mother-in-law--in her 90's whose primary care doc has retired. The other docs in the group won't take her since she's a Medicare patient. That's just wrong. Anyway, we discussed a few possible solutions. Then the topic switched to the fraud and she said that her husband, too had gotten some bogus charges.

Going back to my story, catheters were involved then too along with the wound dressings! I don't get it. How in the world is this happening? Medicare doesn't care. In fact, when that happened to me, they told me that someone was going to come out and interview me and that I might have to appear in court. But, nothing ever happened. Nothing, nada! 

Then just about the time Covid was officially over, I got all of these Covid kits in the mail--you can read about that here in 2023. Again, nothing came of it. 

What really gets me is that Stephanie worked for a company that developed some software that could completely eliminate healthcare fraud. But then, they weren't allowed to use it because of the Hippa laws!

No wonder our health care system is so messed up! And the old people that really need it are being cut off. It's awful!

Ten Things Thursday

How about some pretty bathrooms?

Love this vanity and surround--such a soft, pretty blue.

This white bathroom is the perfect setting for the bold wallpaper.

This looks like something straight out of Versailles!

Love this pink, but it's definitely the fresh flowers that make it special. I can smell it from here. 

OMGosh! So pretty--that ceiling and light fixture. I love painted vanities.

What's that thing next to the sink? A bidet? Looks kind of big for that, yet too small for a bathtub. Love the walls.

What a beautiful powder room! I would never think of putting a vase of flowers on the floor, but it sure looks nice.

Love the country French feel and the light and airy curtains.

Simple and pretty.

Love the woodwork. The wallpaper, not so much.

Words of Wisdom Wednesday

Me On Monday

Printer woes! Always! One thing I've learned after all of these years--printers are a learning process.

During the holidays, Stephanie brought this hostess gift for me at the Dicken's Party...

...a set of post-it notes with this sentiment. OMGosh! So well said! This is the first time that I felt vindicated! Apparently, printer problems are really a "thing." And here, I thought I was the only one with all the problems. Constantly!

So, I might as well add to my very long list of printer problems. My new printer has one idiosyncracy that I've finally learned to deal with. When I want to print a picture, I cannot put in just one piece of photo paper. If I do, the printer somehow bypasses the photo paper and prints the picture on blank regular paper. It's taken me a few times to learn that I always need to put in more than a single sheet of photo paper. Okay, I'm on it. But then, I often forget to take the extra photo paper out of the printer and wind up wasting it by printing some other nonsense on it. Just so frustrating! Seems like it's always something.

I know that I've blogged about my printer problems before, but I had no idea how many times! So, I did a search on my blog and was surprised to see that I've written 7 posts about them dating back to 2015. There was even a brief mention in a post in 2009, but the post wasn't really about the printer problem.

So, for your entertainment, I've compiled those posts here--in case you'd like to remember what I've been dealing with!!

#1--here

#2--here

#3--here

#4--here

#5--here

#6--here

#7--here

I'm wondering if posting about my printer problems is the most recurring theme of my blog. 7 times sure is a lot! I'm hoping that this will be the end of it--at least for a very long time!

PS In case you didn't know, if you ever want to revisit anything on my blog--a specific post or find a recipe, show, book, movie--just anything--all you have to do is open my blog. Put what it is you are searching for in the upper left search box. Then ALL of the posts that mention the words you use will show up. So, for example, if you are looking for a recipe, then type in what the recipe contains. If you type in recipe, you'll probably have quite a few to wade through before you find what you are looking for. The more you narrow it down, the easier it will be to find it. 

🎶They Say it's My Birthday!!!🎶

Yes it is! I've had birthday wishes and "deals" rolling in all week!

I've had offers from the following places:

The Fresh Market--a piece of birthday cake

I stopped to get my birthday cake. I had to buy the cranberry bread--I love ancient grains--don't really know what that means, but I do love seedy, grainy bread. I also liked that I could just buy a half loaf. Butch doesn't eat the grainy breads. Usually I put it in the freezer. Since this was my first time with this one, I decided to go for the half loaf. It's delicious, so I'll be getting the full loaf the next time. Oh and then they gave me this free magazine. I love that too. Actually, The Fresh Market has these all the time. Still, who doesn't love free stuff?

The Bonefish Grill--dessert of my choice

Red Lobster--free dessert

Bruegger's Bagels--a bagel with choice of cream cheese (we're going there today after church).

Birthday well wishes from local businesses.

Email birthday cake from "America's family doctors and walk-in clinic." I've never heard of these people and don't know if they are even in Nashville. But, the cake is cute:

Tupelo Honey sent me a coupon for $20 off of a dinner with the purchase of $40. Not bad, half price.

Barbara

A video message from all the characters at Disneyland Paris!

Last night, we went over the Steph and Nicky's along with Mindy and Justin for happy hour. I didn't want to do anything "big" or go out. I just wanted to spend a couple hours hanging out. We always have a lot to talk about. 

My birthday presents from Stephanie and Mindy.

They are taking me to see Kevin James at the Ryman. I just love him! Oh, and did you notice that Taylor Swift guitar pick? Justin gave that to me. He met TS's father awhile back, so he save this for me! It's from her "Reputation" tour. That's what I call a bonus gift!

One more thing is coming in. My mother's RMD will be here this week. Upon her death in 2010, we all inherited an IRA. This one has paid off big time. Even with the checks that arrive around my birthday (my brother's idea--a reminder birthday gift from mom), the total has doubled since we got it. I'm going to use part of it to get myself a new MacBook Air. Yippee! Love my computer!

It's been a perfect birthday for me. I'll be spending the rest of the day just doing nothing--or whatever I want. I'll be in my scrapbook room for awhile. I'll start a new series on Netflix. (BTW just finished a new one by Harlan Coban on Netflix--Run Away---super good!) And, I'll read. Butch is on dinner!