Today my sister and I had to decide that my dad, who has Alzheimer’s disease, would receive comfort care in long term care instead of being transported to Edmonton to determine the source of his bleeding. 2025 has been quite the year.

This was the second Christmas without Mom. I thought the second one would be easier, but it wasn’t. My dad has Alzheimer’s disease. As he declines, it is like he is trapped in a malfunctioning time machine.

Enjoy the win, Rider fans!

Montreal really needs the Riders to go with 13 about now.

I don’t enjoy this Guess What You Missed Black Screen game during the Grey Cup broadcast.

Tommy Hunter, with Anne Murray twerking, would have been a more scandalous show.

I am tone-deaf, but I don’t mind MGK.

As part of the dreaded aging demographic, I love a good rouge. #GreyCup

The 13 Men Bowl 2.0 is a real possibility.

Of course, I will enjoy watching football today. I wish the Stamps were playing though.

Teachers in Alberta bargain provincially for salary increases and improving conditions in all classroom. We then bargain locally for other parts of our collective agreements. Bill 2 prevents us from bargaining locally also.

This summer I finally had a garage built. Now that it snowed, I am overjoyed that I will not have to clear my vehicle!

I wonder if it will be another 13 Men Bowl this year.

Below is a snapshot of one class in a typical day. As I wrote this description, I was concerned that it would not seem unmanageable enough.

Our family had Thanksgiving last night. It was the second Thanksgiving since my mom died. I came home and cried. Grief does not have a set timeline.

I attended the rally in Edmonton today. Moving through the massive crowd was relatively easy. You could tell that this crowd has spent a lot of time exiting in an orderly manner when they practice fire drills!

Flu shots are also being pre-ordered here.

If you plan on getting a flu shot this year, I suggest you book today.

I am voting in the advanced poll today. Yes, I live in that riding.

That game did not bring me joy. Bring on some puppy pictures or something.

Update on the CFL Rabbit: I saw him inside the furniture store I was at this morning. It is unclear if he was there working, or if he was looking for a hutch for his hutch. He hopped away before I could get his autograph. I was so stunned to see him, I bought a couch. #TrueStory

What a kick!

Now that I have had few days off, I have to help clean out my parents’ house. Mom died on July 19. Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in February. Going through their home is another emotional journey.

Sorry y'all Bluesky has throttled this account. Short of creating a new account idk how to get you the Stampeders posts. Maybe if my posts get some likes/reposts they will start appearing on your feed again but currently y'all can't see em without coming to my page.

So many injuries in this game today!

Another Stamps TD!

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

Arizona dog found a missing 2-year-old on his nightly patrol that a local rescue team spent 16 hours searching for. 15/10

Deano used his single claw to the scalp routine to get me out of bed. He needed me awake so he could nap in comfort.

Such a simple cartoon that really speaks volumes.

I adore Brady Oliveira! He mentioned that his dogs heard his voice on the tv, and they recognized it! #DogDad #Bombers #GreyCup

To all CFL fans at Grey Cup: Think about whether it is really a good idea to do that zip line after the Sluice Juice.

I am going with the Bombers for the Grey Cup. I have a soft spot for Willie Jefferson and Stanley Bryant. I would be happy to see them win another championship.

To recognize my mom’s birthday yesterday, my sister and I went to see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. My mom would have loved it. I wish she could have been there.

My mom died on July 19. Her birthday is Thursday. People have told me that knowing she would die from cancer must have made it easier to accept her death. It did not make it easier. Nothing could have prepared me for the grief I would experience after she was gone.

I have a moderate sprain of my right calf. Apparently descending a clear, non-icy back step is now a risky maneuver for me. 🤦‍♀️

We have limited home care & respite services in our area. My sister & I split the day, and alternate nights with my mom. She can’t get out of bed without assistance, so we have a monitor set up. Caregiving for a parent with cancer is challenging.

Tasha is hoping to destroy her Cone of Shame, if the vet says it can be removed today!

My mom was discharged from hospital yesterday after coming in Thursday night. This morning the ambulance had to bring her back in because she is experiencing severe pain. This is not a Hallmark movie.

pennywise the dancing cat

We did not think my mom would still be here this Thanksgiving weekend. I am thankful that we still have some time left to spend together.

The management of this platform after reviewing my posts: Who gave this idiot an invite?