Yesterday, Mia stopped by to make a house payment. She was dirty and paint covered, but happy. Her son calls me Aunt Debby. Mia said, "Not sure where that came from..." and I said, "I will be happy to be your Aunt Debby!" Anyways, during the brief chat, she mentioned that her father, who had been so enthusiastic about the project has backed out of everything and taken off on a cross country trip with his new family.
Neither Tim or I can quite get over that. We can't imagine why any parent would not be working right along with her. People are funny animals, aren't they?
I've been pushing my knee a bit more every day. Today was my last day of home physical therapy and I have 122° flexion in my knee. That is considered functional range of motion and all I have to do is work on strengthening as an outpatient. I've set my own personal goal of 2 weeks outpatient and then done. Not sure if it is possible, but that is my goal.
We bought a couch today. Tim and I got it moved into the new house. I was worried that this would turn out to be a bridge too far for that knee, but we were careful, and it was okay. I painted the window jams for the bathroom. We have three more windows to do in the kitchen and that will be done
Today, it was warm enough that for the first time, we took a decent length walk. I got close to 5000 steps in today, which is more than I'd been able to walk in those last weeks before surgery, so I am happy with that. We are supposed to have a couple of days in the 80s, and that will be a welcome change.
Freddie comes when I call. He doesn't get fed unless he allows me to pet him and visit with him for a little. He seems to like that, but still hisses and shows teeth though. Talk about mixed messages! I guess animals are just as funny as some people, aren't they?
People who are not funny at all:
18,000 people 'liked' it? They're not funny either.
Her 'apology' was even worse that the original statement.
And Gaza.
"People no longer accept this as being self-defense. Killing masses of little children, people don't accept it anymore. During the holocaust our grandparents would have been delighted if people in the free world had stood up for them. But today, if you stand up for the Palestinian people-- who desperately need and deserve the voices of righteous people around the world-- you will be labeled as a self-hating Jew. Or if you are not Jewish, you will be labeled as anti-Semitic. Why is this happening? Because the Zionist movement uses every tool at their disposal to silence criticism, and dismissing righteous people as 'anti-Semitic' is one of their most powerful tools. There has been a decades-long effort to confuse the masses. There has been a coordinated effort to make 'Judaism' synonymous with 'Israeli Nationalism', so that anyone standing up for the human rights of Palestinians can be accused of criticizing all Jews. But this is deadly wrong. For me, Judaism means one thing only. The same thing it meant to our people for three thousand years: belief in God and the practice of his commandments. There is no nationalism to it. What is happening in Gaza has nothing to do with the Jewish people, has nothing to do with the Jewish religion. This is a group of people claiming to represent Jews, while at the same time committing all these crimes in violation of Judaism. So I speak up today, not only for the oppressed and misrepresented people of Palestine, but I also speak of for the Jewish people. The masses of Jewish people world wide who are embarrassed and appalled by what is being done in their name."
From 'Humans of New York'
"People no longer accept this as being self-defense. Killing masses of little children, people don't accept it anymore. During the holocaust our grandparents would have been delighted if people in the free world had stood up for them. But today, if you stand up for the Palestinian people-- who desperately need and deserve the voices of righteous people around the world-- you will be labeled as a self-hating Jew. Or if you are not Jewish, you will be labeled as anti-Semitic. Why is this happening? Because the Zionist movement uses every tool at their disposal to silence criticism, and dismissing righteous people as 'anti-Semitic' is one of their most powerful tools. There has been a decades-long effort to confuse the masses. There has been a coordinated effort to make 'Judaism' synonymous with 'Israeli Nationalism', so that anyone standing up for the human rights of Palestinians can be accused of criticizing all Jews. But this is deadly wrong. For me, Judaism means one thing only. The same thing it meant to our people for three thousand years: belief in God and the practice of his commandments. There is no nationalism to it. What is happening in Gaza has nothing to do with the Jewish people, has nothing to do with the Jewish religion. This is a group of people claiming to represent Jews, while at the same time committing all these crimes in violation of Judaism. So I speak up today, not only for the oppressed and misrepresented people of Palestine, but I also speak of for the Jewish people. The masses of Jewish people world wide who are embarrassed and appalled by what is being done in their name."
(End of HONY article)
I can not believe the stuff he says. Although, the new head of FEMA today said he was not aware that there is a hurricane season. Your knee progress sounds very encouraging. Getting a couch moved on a new knee is impressive. Mia's Dad is a grave disappointment to the human race.
ReplyDelete'All the best people.'
DeleteI'm glad to hear you're doing so well with your knee recovery. It sounds as if you're really on top of things now. Di good to have it fixed.
ReplyDeleteThe couch was just a bit too much. But it is in now. Needed ice last night.
DeleteMy daughter refuses to watch news or social media. Every night I share the latest and she just groans in disbelief. It's terrifying.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe parents either. My neighbor's son, a guy in his late 40's just bought a house. He asked my husband if he would come over and show him how to hook up the stove and refrigerator. He has a father, uncles right here in town. But either they won't help or he won't ask them because, I believe, they will belittle him. I am glad he was comfortable asking my husband, but sad he has no family support.
You are doing so fabulously well with your knee!
I watch too much news. It is like watching a train wreck.
DeleteToo bad about Mia's dad. Maybe his being at a distance will allow her to do more things her way. Go easy on your knee! Grab all the PT you can muster; that will help in the long run. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeletePT advises pushing it. They say the only way I can really damage it is by twisting it, or by falling. I shouldn't have carried in the sofa, but I had no choice. It was just the two of us.
DeleteWhat Linda said: Do as much PT as you can… your knee will thank you in the long run!
DeleteFirstly well done with your recovery, you are amazing. Families are not what they used to be, mine was very tight as I grew up, my hubby spends one day a week at daughters house, doing all the jobs he ex never got round to. As for the herd (as in sheep), they follow and agree with everything, mindless, it's scary.
ReplyDeleteThe world is a far different place, and that is sad.
DeleteJust concentrate on your recovery and your garden. Those mindless idiots will never miraculously turn into sentient beings.
ReplyDeleteThey won't. We can only voice our opposition and take care of each other as best we can.
DeleteYou are doing really well with your knee and it sounds like Mia is a far better role model for her son than her father is. I love that he is calling you Aunty Debby. So cute.
ReplyDeleteI see a certain person's Truth Social picture shows him copying Churchill's V for victory hand gesture. Being English I would like to make a similar gesture to Trump, but with the back of my hand facing outwards, which means something entirely different :)
Perhaps 1/2 the victory sign? With just the one finger?
DeleteYup! Pretty much the same!
DeleteBeing an honorary Aunt is a real privilege and compliment.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately it sounds like Mia is better off without her dad there all the time...she is getting on with life!
Well done on knee progress..you haven't rushed, but kept active, that's the best way.
Politics? I despair, it is surreal
She made me laugh. She said, 'First I get mad and cry. Then I put on my big girl panties and get going.'
DeleteI sometimes think that all we can do is wait for time to move on and a different set of circumstances arrived at. In my bones I think the orange one will sink under his own squalid thoughts and be put away as an embarrassment. Though what comes next is worrying but as the world pulls away from America (sadly) sense will once again prevail. Good news on your knee. How will you get on with kneeling in the garden though?
ReplyDeleteI have four beautiful raised beds. No bending required.
DeleteI am appreciating the weather change.
ReplyDeleteI am going to be glad for the warm up. A June 1st frost? Ugh!
DeleteIt is 52 degrees here this morning but supposed to reach high 70’s later. I don’t mind the cool as I enjoy not having to heat or cool my house lol. I’m a bit cheap. I really feel for you people in America having to rely on the orange cheeto taco A-hole. I am so happy to live in Canada, we are lucky to have a leader who cares about all of us. I just hope we learn from America and don’t let that crap happen here. Keep up your therapy, it really helps around the knee get stronger. Give the street kitty a pat for me.. you are a cat lady for sure. I hardly ever see a cat here as people keep their cats indoors all the time. We have too much traffic to let our pets roam free. Have a good one Debby. Gigi
ReplyDeleteI am not really a cat person, but I can't stand seeing mistreated things.
DeleteMoving a couch was a real test!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Freddie is responding. It will be a long time before he really trusts another human.
I think you are right, Jabblog. It is sad to see him rubbing against my hand as if he wants to trust, but fear wins out and he jerks away hissing.
DeleteGreat post Debby. I echo what you say about Palestine.
ReplyDeleteNot my words, Northsider, but the words of an Hassidic Jewish community in New York City.
DeleteYour well reasoned writing about the Middle East is spot on for me.
ReplyDelete52=12. Cold!
Project Freddie, not unlike project Houdi.
And project Possum, Sigh and Tiger. Just to be clear, those words are not mine. They are the words of an Hassidic Jewish leader from New York. But know that I oppose Christian Nationalism for the very same reason I oppose Zionism.
DeleteMia's dad reminds me of Jack's grandma, it's all about her. There are people who don't do what they say they are going to do, and they just do as they please. Pisses me off. It's trashy.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of trash, wow, that senator is a piece of trash too. How do these people get elected?
And Israel has turned Gaza into a giant death camp. It's sickening.
It is, and our continuing support of Israel is just wrong. We condemn Russia, but give Israel a pass because we consider them an ally. It is extraordinary hypocrisy.
DeleteBefore we all jump on Mia's dad, we should consider that it is possible that the two of them could not work well together and she is not upset at all that the is gone. One never knows. He could be a tyrannical control freak. Or, he could simply be someone who doesn't keep up his end of a deal.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're absolutely getting where you need to be with that knee. Do you ever take a day off, Debby? I mean, a day where you only do the things that bring you pleasure that you don't usually have time for?
She is disappointed. This house is a big thing to her. She doesn't know electric or plumbing. Her dad promised that he would handle that end of it. It needs to be finished before she can get a conventional mortgage on it. We are going to help with the rest of the plumbing. Her uncle has come up from Florida and is finishing the electric. Her father's extended family is all pitching in to take up the slack.
DeleteI am amazed that you moved a couch using your new knee! You are really Wonder Woman, Debby.
ReplyDeleteI'm joining the June 14th No Kings protest in my city and am encouraging others to join a protest near them. Demonstrations are scheduled for all over the country and I'm hoping for massive turnouts.
We are also protesting here, Ellen. I hope everyone finds a way to take part however they can.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought about Mia's Dad pulling out when his "new family" was mentioned, is the fact it's probably not Dad as much as it's the "new wife" who is the problem! Just my opinion!
ReplyDelete🖕the Orange Bastard!
I would never be comfortable saying that. I am a second wife and through the years have taken an awful lot of crap. I am not perfect, but I became a perfect scapegoat.
DeleteI’m from Iowa. Ernst is vile.
ReplyDeleteOh I believe you. Her initial remark was appalling enough, but the sarcastic "apology" removed any doubt from my mind.
DeleteWell, Mia's dad certainly turned out to be disappointing. Unfortunate for her that he made this choice.
ReplyDeleteIt gives other people a chance to step up, and they are.
DeleteThat's very powerful, the statement from the Orthodox Jewish man.
ReplyDeleteJoni Ernst is trying to go full MAGA. I guess that's where she thinks her constituents are. May she be wrong about that!
From your lips to God's ears! One would hope that there is a tipping point.
DeleteI remember when 'Salina's then boyfriend finally found out that his ongoing headaches were related to a very rare cancer (so rare that they still don't even know whether to define it as cancer or disease) and he had to have surgery, and his parents "couldn't be there because they were going on a cruise" the next day!! I was absolutely gobsmacked that they would leave their son in the care of his 21 year old girlfriend in a strange city! I don't think that I was the only one reacting thus, as his mother did go down for the surgery - but they still went on their cruise the next day.
ReplyDeleteOkay. I have to say that this is the most horrible parenting story I have ever heard in my life. That poor kid! So...is he okay today, or don't you know?
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