@justthesort.bsky.social
Skulking around until I'm comfortable. Which may be never.
Dementia-parent-related #nightmares all night. Started the day crying from embarrassment in front of a crew of electricians because I couldn't remember which switch ran our exterior deck light. I was standing right in front of it. We've been in our house 32 years. I am so exhausted. I am not OK.
September 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Dementia-parent-related #nightmares all night. Started the day crying from embarrassment in front of a crew of electricians because I couldn't remember which switch ran our exterior deck light. I was standing right in front of it. We've been in our house 32 years. I am so exhausted. I am not OK.
Of course, the rolloff service came for the construction dumpster in our driveway right as the two neighboring schools were starting their day and traffic was nuts. Naturally, this would also be the day a squad car, ambulance & hook & ladder needed to come up our street at the same time. #timing
September 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Of course, the rolloff service came for the construction dumpster in our driveway right as the two neighboring schools were starting their day and traffic was nuts. Naturally, this would also be the day a squad car, ambulance & hook & ladder needed to come up our street at the same time. #timing
We had new siding installed. The screen in the brand new sliding glass door just installed Tuesday has a puncture. The interior of the new storm door has a scratch down to the metal. Our A/C unit, conduit & external fuse box got wrenched around and it no longer works. #howsyourdaygoing
September 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
We had new siding installed. The screen in the brand new sliding glass door just installed Tuesday has a puncture. The interior of the new storm door has a scratch down to the metal. Our A/C unit, conduit & external fuse box got wrenched around and it no longer works. #howsyourdaygoing
Gather cat bowls, other random cups. Load dishwasher. Start dishwasher. Sitting. Reading. Why is it so quiet? Because dishwasher is standing open with no soap in it yet. Brain only THINKS I started the machine. #distractions
August 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Gather cat bowls, other random cups. Load dishwasher. Start dishwasher. Sitting. Reading. Why is it so quiet? Because dishwasher is standing open with no soap in it yet. Brain only THINKS I started the machine. #distractions
Pulling up to a charitable donations drop-off site in the Old Gray Mare and having some kid shout "DUUUUUDE! That's OLD SCHOOL!" still delights me. None of them can get the liftgate open, but at least they respect that she's still on the road. #Caravan
August 21, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Pulling up to a charitable donations drop-off site in the Old Gray Mare and having some kid shout "DUUUUUDE! That's OLD SCHOOL!" still delights me. None of them can get the liftgate open, but at least they respect that she's still on the road. #Caravan
There's no such thing as a stupid question but there are questions that can make a large segment of the population feel very old very quickly.
August 14, 2026 at 7:42 PM
There's no such thing as a stupid question but there are questions that can make a large segment of the population feel very old very quickly.
Sometimes broadcasters just don't enunciate as clearly as they should. Watched a story on invasive species in Minnesota's waters where the oft-repeated word sounded like "evasive."
"You a zebra mussel?" "Mmmmmmmmaybe."
"You a zebra mussel?" "Mmmmmmmmaybe."
July 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Sometimes broadcasters just don't enunciate as clearly as they should. Watched a story on invasive species in Minnesota's waters where the oft-repeated word sounded like "evasive."
"You a zebra mussel?" "Mmmmmmmmaybe."
"You a zebra mussel?" "Mmmmmmmmaybe."
Managed to make it a whole day without my mother calling to announce "Things aren't going well here..." and/or that she cannot wake Dad (who is just trying to SLEEP). Last night she left a dramatic message that "he doesn't have much longer." Her #dementia is going to kill the rest of us.
July 25, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Managed to make it a whole day without my mother calling to announce "Things aren't going well here..." and/or that she cannot wake Dad (who is just trying to SLEEP). Last night she left a dramatic message that "he doesn't have much longer." Her #dementia is going to kill the rest of us.
Just about to leave the house and a country truck came by, spraying down fresh paint on the yellow and white roadway lines. Great. If I back out now, I'll be staring at a lame Spirograph pattern for the next year. I'll be a good citizen and give it half an hour before I back over it.
July 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Just about to leave the house and a country truck came by, spraying down fresh paint on the yellow and white roadway lines. Great. If I back out now, I'll be staring at a lame Spirograph pattern for the next year. I'll be a good citizen and give it half an hour before I back over it.
Our spalling brick #chimney was demoed and half rebuilt yesterday and tarped for the night. The masons have returned, working in "hazardous" air quality and oppressive heat. Damn. The roofers called it and rescheduled for next week. #wildfires #hazyshadeofsummer
July 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Our spalling brick #chimney was demoed and half rebuilt yesterday and tarped for the night. The masons have returned, working in "hazardous" air quality and oppressive heat. Damn. The roofers called it and rescheduled for next week. #wildfires #hazyshadeofsummer
Today we are getting a new #chimney. I feel horrible for the masons working in today's heat; supposed to hit 93. The roofers will be in similar straits tomorrow.
July 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Today we are getting a new #chimney. I feel horrible for the masons working in today's heat; supposed to hit 93. The roofers will be in similar straits tomorrow.
Way to go, cousin Betty!
99-year-olds share secret to a long, happy marriage
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July 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Way to go, cousin Betty!
Dad & I will tour an eldercare facility this morning. Was on the phone with him yesterday to plan. Mum back to picking up an extension, listening & inserting herself.
She is pissed that my father is even LOOKING at independent/assisted living. Today's activities have been pre-screamed. #dementia
She is pissed that my father is even LOOKING at independent/assisted living. Today's activities have been pre-screamed. #dementia
July 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Dad & I will tour an eldercare facility this morning. Was on the phone with him yesterday to plan. Mum back to picking up an extension, listening & inserting herself.
She is pissed that my father is even LOOKING at independent/assisted living. Today's activities have been pre-screamed. #dementia
She is pissed that my father is even LOOKING at independent/assisted living. Today's activities have been pre-screamed. #dementia
Since last week's big hailstorm, we've gotten over 35 cold calls from places purporting to be very concerned about our roof. I have an MP3 of the old Bell System disconnect message on my laptop. I pick up the phone and just play that for any caller ID number I don't recognize. #telemarketers
June 24, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Since last week's big hailstorm, we've gotten over 35 cold calls from places purporting to be very concerned about our roof. I have an MP3 of the old Bell System disconnect message on my laptop. I pick up the phone and just play that for any caller ID number I don't recognize. #telemarketers
If the almond extract I bought in 2015 is still sealed, I think it's time to dump it...and NOT replace it. #editingspices #butIlovealmonds
June 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
If the almond extract I bought in 2015 is still sealed, I think it's time to dump it...and NOT replace it. #editingspices #butIlovealmonds
I have the kind of husband who randomly calls me in the middle of the day to check on me, joke around, flirt or just say hi. #TheSpouse #OneOfTheGoodOnes
June 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I have the kind of husband who randomly calls me in the middle of the day to check on me, joke around, flirt or just say hi. #TheSpouse #OneOfTheGoodOnes
Spent yesterday on the road and visiting family.
June 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Spent yesterday on the road and visiting family.
I have never driven a vehicle built after the turn of the century. Not decade, century. It occurs to me that it's 2026. Huh.
May 24, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I have never driven a vehicle built after the turn of the century. Not decade, century. It occurs to me that it's 2026. Huh.
I switched out our winter duvet for the summer coverlet yesterday. That's why it's 50 degrees today. My bad. #timingiseverything
May 19, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I switched out our winter duvet for the summer coverlet yesterday. That's why it's 50 degrees today. My bad. #timingiseverything
The cat was harassing me for breakfast and woke me early. I don't remember all my dreams but I do know that Prince William was sharing his microwave popcorn with me.
May 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The cat was harassing me for breakfast and woke me early. I don't remember all my dreams but I do know that Prince William was sharing his microwave popcorn with me.
Planned to go into the closet under the stairs and organize some holiday decorations. Opened the door and saw about a dozen legs of a thumb-sized centipede disappear over a coat hanger. Oh, you know, I think things are pretty well sorted. I'll tweak them later. #firstcentipedeofspring
May 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Planned to go into the closet under the stairs and organize some holiday decorations. Opened the door and saw about a dozen legs of a thumb-sized centipede disappear over a coat hanger. Oh, you know, I think things are pretty well sorted. I'll tweak them later. #firstcentipedeofspring
Bought 2 new t-shirts on eBay. Washed/dried them and 6 inches of bottom hem on one came completely unstitched. Unacceptable. Put my hand through a fitted sheet today; it's been in constant service for years. That gets a pass. See? I'm rational. Sick of customer service issues on new stuff.
April 20, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Bought 2 new t-shirts on eBay. Washed/dried them and 6 inches of bottom hem on one came completely unstitched. Unacceptable. Put my hand through a fitted sheet today; it's been in constant service for years. That gets a pass. See? I'm rational. Sick of customer service issues on new stuff.
I've spent hours this week submitting my POAs, sitting on hold, filling out documentation, signing tax forms, but, sure, let's add identity theft/fraudulent transactions to all the financial shit I'm stuck handling for my parents.
March 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM
I've spent hours this week submitting my POAs, sitting on hold, filling out documentation, signing tax forms, but, sure, let's add identity theft/fraudulent transactions to all the financial shit I'm stuck handling for my parents.
The 7th #indianajones movie was an avant-garde origin story art-house clunker. Almost no music. It was 4 hours long with hourly intermissions. Only 3 drag queens in the audience with me. The theater was literally remodeling DURING the show; no one cared about the missing rows of seats. #nightmare
March 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The 7th #indianajones movie was an avant-garde origin story art-house clunker. Almost no music. It was 4 hours long with hourly intermissions. Only 3 drag queens in the audience with me. The theater was literally remodeling DURING the show; no one cared about the missing rows of seats. #nightmare