Category Archives: Hospitals

Food, Glorious Food!

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Not That Big a Deal

It’s no surprise to most people that know me that I love food. In fact, I can think of only two foods that I’ve ever eaten that I probably would never eat again. Liver and tongue. I’ve never had the … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans…

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Not That Big a Deal

I have been planning to write, really I have. But, as the title implies, plans change… We had plans this summer! Both retired. No job responsibilities. No kids at home. No real family responsibilities. Lots of plans. Cliff enjoys making … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Bible, Blessings, Caring, Challenges, Christians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, God, Gratefulness, Health, Hearing Aids, Hope, Hospitals, Humor, Husbands, Life, Lord, Plans, Trust, Uncategorized, Vacation | Leave a comment

“If You Can’t Make it Better…

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Not That Big a Deal

Last week began as most weeks this summer, with visits to the “Ologists” for one or both of my parents. Normally, appointments are not that much of an issue, but this summer has been more than a little bit eventful … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Attitude, Erma Bombeck, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Florida, Getting Old, Home, Hospitals, Humor, ICU, Italian Roots, Life, Love, Marriage, Oxygen, Sleep Apnea, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Few, The Proud, The Brave…

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Not That Big a Deal

They weren’t all Marines. Some of them were a now almost defunct group of young girls called Candy Stripers. Auto correct keeps trying to tell me that “Stripers” should be spelled with two p’s, but that would be “Strippers”. Personally, … Continue reading →

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