Too Many Pesky Pills

Keeping track of one’s pills can be a bit confusing.  Those plastic weekly pill containers worked good to help my dad remember to take his pills every day.  He had three separate holders for his morning, lunch time and evening pills that he clearly marked.  He would fill up the containers On Sunday and that way he would know if he took his daily pills or not.   The only problem was that if he fell asleep, sometimes lunch time wouldn’t be until 3:00 or his evening pills would be really late which he was supposed to take at the same time every day.  It’s sad that as we get older we generally have more pills to keep track of which can become a bit confusing and sometimes overwhelming.

I used to think he was making a big problem out of nothing but now I have six pills to take and realize it is an added responsibility.  One is only on Saturday morning and one is only every other day (I use the calendar to help me remember which days to take them).  I just pull the bottles out of the cupboard when it is time to take them and after I take the pills, put them back right away.  I do not use the weekly pill holder because sometimes I take them at home and sometimes I take some at work.  Fortunately, my memory is good enough that I take them right on time each day.

Last week though, I had a day off so was out of my usual routine and was pretty stressed out.  I remembered I had to take my vitamin pills that I normally take at work, but instead of reaching for them on my second shelf, I grabbed the morning pills I take from the first shelf out of habit.  Oops!  I had the 5 a.m. swallowed and the next one in my mouth when it dawned on me these were not the right ones!  I was able to spit the second one out, dry it off and put it back.  I felt very stupid but from now on, I will take them out with the others when I am home so that doesn’t happen again.

I told the Pharmacist I accidentally took my early morning pill twice and asked if I should skip it the next day or still take it.  She said “Why would you take it twice?  How did you do that?”  I answered, because I’m stupid and explained I was off my routine.  She told me it wouldn’t hurt and that I should still take one the next day as usual. It sort of scares me a little that I did such a stupid thing when I’m not even a senior citizen yet!

Everyone makes mistakes but I try not to make the same mistake twice.  I think this will work.  Do you have pills to keep track of yet?  If not, you are lucky!  If so, what system do you use?

I am donating 50 cents per comment this month to Heifer International.

I've Been Interviewed--Go See!

Anne K. Albert over at Piedmont Island Trilogy (http://piedmont-island-trilogy.blogspot.com/2011/07/karen-zemek.html) offered to interview me about my book for her blog and it is up now.  I thought it was very nice of her to help promote My Funny Dad, Harry.  Please stop by and leave a comment for her!  She is a mystery and romantic suspense author.  Two of her books are Defending Glory and Protecting Hope.


I am donating 50 cents per comment this month to Heifer International.

I Was Here First—Cats Rule!

I often remember laughing at my dad when he would go to sit down and find one of his cats in his chair. His cats had a knack for knowing where he was going next it seemed. Harry never shooed the cat off and fortunately didn’t ever sit on his cat even though he came close a few times. He just let the cat have his chair and he would sit somewhere else. Well, now I do the same thing and thought about my dad and his cats as soon as it happened!

My Manny boy was lying on the chair under the dining room table (pictured). When I pulled it out, it was heavier than usual and then I saw my nice cat lying on it. At first, I was going to ask him to leave but since there was a free chair next to it because Gerard was walking the dog, I just pushed Manny back under the table where he was and I sat in the chair next to him to eat my breakfast.

What chairs do your cats seem to like most? Do you chase them off or let them stay if they are in the chair you want? Who’s the boss at your house—you or your pet?

I am donating 50 cents per comment this month to Heifer International.  Let me know if you would like us to donate a goat, pig or sheep with your comment.

This is part of Saturday Suggestions blog hop at Mona's Milestones and Pet Pride.

A Practical Backyard Project--Bench or Table?

My dad made a wonderful backyard bench/picnic table for us. It's kind of like a transformer toy because we can either use it as a bench, or flip the back part up and use it as a table. At each end in the back is a chain, a hole and a piece that fits into the hole to hold it in whichever position you want.

Unfortunately, part of the wood broke off of the second board on the back and it split. It's still usable, but I feel bad every time is see it broke so finally asked our handyman from Handyman Connection if he could fix it.

He was very positive that he could easily fix this saying, "Oh sure, if I can build houses, I certainly can fix a bench." He went on to admire it and said that he would like a picture of it so he could make one for himself and use it when he goes camping. I was very pleased to hear how much he like my dad's work and it made me feel proud once again to have such a wonderful dad. I'm so glad that it will be able to be restored.

To find out more about my book and why I wrote it, read the Foreword here Available as e-book (http://outskirtspress.com/myfunnydadharry/).

Show Dad Some Appreciation – Especially On Father’s Day

Through the years, I always got something for my dad for Father’s Day.  He didn’t like eating out, usually didn’t want to go anywhere but he loved his cats and he loved to work in his workshop so anything I got for his cats was much appreciated.  One year I gave him a gift card for Loew’s, one place he did enjoy going.  I usually tried to find him a nice shirt or jacket or new pants too since he rarely bought any clothes for himself. 

 

I miss my dad so much and think of him every day, but more so around Father’s Day.  It was always a challenge to find something special for him but one I wish I still had.  I was surprised to find the stack of Father’s Day cards and birthday cards I gave him over the years when I cleaned out his house after he died.  I know he was a pack rat, but I didn’t think men thought much about cards.  In his case, apparently he did. 

 

What did you get your dad for Father’s Day?  Hopefully you encourage your children to get something for your husband, at least a card.  Dads have a big responsibility and get little appreciation but Father’s Day is certainly a good time to do something special for him. 

 

This is my 200^th post for this blog and I am pretty much out of memories about my dad to write about.  I encourage my newer followers to check out the archived posts.    

 
I am donating 50 cents per comment this month to Joni and Friends. To find out more about my book and why I wrote it, read the Foreword here Available as e-book (http://outskirtspress.com/myfunnydadharry/).