The other night as I was clearing some of my old stuff out of my mom's house, I acknowledged something that had been bothering me for years. Strewn about in random piles were unlabeled, un-albumed photographs. I figured it was about time to take care of this little annoyance so I gathered all of them … Continue reading Playing Detective
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11/02/08 – Overdue Update
Overdue Update Current mood: thankful Category: Life It was gracefully pointed out to me recently that it has been over a month since my last update. I am so sorry for that. I am glad to say that it's because I am doing so well. I would say that at this point if you were to … Continue reading 11/02/08 – Overdue Update
9/27/08 – Fine Motor Skills That I Miss
Fine Motor Skills That I Took For Granted: Writing Typing Tying Shoe Laces Buttoning/unbuttoning buttons Zippers Snaps Keys in locks (especially old, finicky locks) Applying make up – eyeliner/mascara/lipstick Sewing Using a screwdriver Applying caulk Setting a watch Opening/closing jars Tweezing Picking up coins, toothpicks, whatever else I’ve dropped on the floor Catching fleas Cutting … Continue reading 9/27/08 – Fine Motor Skills That I Miss
9/10/08 – More Progress
So more progress… I have an old nightgown that has spaghetti straps. Well one of the straps had come unattached from the main part of the nightgown. Well, that should be an easy fix, right? Just take some thread and a needle and sew it up. I’ve done it a million times. But not lately. … Continue reading 9/10/08 – More Progress