August 2024

Hello there! Today I am linking up with Shea and Sheaffer for their link-up:

What we are eating

In June, my husband had an esophagectomy. The procedure is called Ivor Lewis surgery in which the surgeon removes the tumor from the esophagus but needs to relocate the stomach between the lungs (the esophagus is not elastic, but the small intestine is long enough to reach the stomach's new location). After the feeding tube which he had for three weeks, my husband advanced from clear liquids, to more substantial liquids like smoothies to bland, small meals. We eat a lot of rice and mashed potatoes with small pieces of meat.

What I'm working on

I am currently working on profound cleaning. This is my term for deep cleaning such as washing windows, curtains, the areas underneath and behind furniture.

What we've been up to

We have a new granddaughter who was born on July 21, 2024. Her name is Cecilia Reese (Reese was my maiden name). She is quite adorable and beautiful:

Cecilia's middle name is Reese which is my maiden name!

What I'm reminiscing about

Now that I am newly retired, I am actually reminiscing about Back to School and getting my classroom ready. I always got excited about decorating and cleaning my room; meeting my new students; picking out a new outfit for the first day.

What I'm excited about

I started a new cross stitch for the baby. I haven't cross stitched for over 30 years due to kids and work. Now I have time to take up a hobby.

I bought this kit online at Love Crafts. I really loved the variety and quality of their products. If you want to get 30% off your first purchase, type in my name: Susan Krevat, when checking out.

What I'm watching

We are watching Lady in the Lake on AppleTV.

The series is based on a book by Laura Lippman. Natalie Portman plays Maddie, one of the main characters who is undergoing a huge life transition. The show takes place in 1960's Baltimore is full of racial and religious tension.