Monthly Archives: April 2015

Phone Tag, I Hate You

Posted on April 23, 2015 by sandrabranum

For the past week I’ve been playing phone tag with a Social Security Rep. You know the scenario, she calls and leaves a message; I call and leave one…  Well all that changed Monday when I called again and left … Continue reading →

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Random Photos

Posted on April 17, 2015 by sandrabranum

          My phone is challenging my techno ability today (in case you’re wondering why the toilet photo’s on top and this blurb’s located here). Have a great day! Onward…  

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Ha Ha I Beat You

Posted on April 15, 2015 by sandrabranum

Tomorrow is that dreaded April 15th; the day that once ushered in visions of flowers blooming and birds singing to celebrate Spring. Now this blighted day brings nightmares of people dressed in black with hands outstreached screaming “Pay me!” For … Continue reading →

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Missing Pieces

Posted on April 14, 2015 by sandrabranum

 My son Bernard (bearded one) with his 1/2 brother Walter during their very first meeting. (Photo courtesy of my wonderful daughter-in-law, Alexa). ——————————————————– There’s a hole in my heart that only you can fill. I’ve known of you for years … Continue reading →

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COPD? C-O-P-E.

Posted on April 11, 2015 by sandrabranum

Whew! What a week this had been: “Old Age” sneaking up on me whether I like it or not. It was bad enough to know that I might wind up with macular degeneration due to heredity, but I’d always hoped … Continue reading →

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Thank Y’all 

Posted on April 4, 2015 by sandrabranum

Thank you so much for following my blog and helping me keep my sanity during this roller coaster “eye” ride. You will never know just how much your fellowship helps keep me sane.    Onward…

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April Fools!

Posted on April 2, 2015 by sandrabranum

Somehow it seems fitting that today should be the day I’m forced to sign up for Medicare. Trust me; I wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t the law, but President Clinton forced federal employees into Medicare back in the ’80s … Continue reading →

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