What's been happening here

Last week I told you about our granddaughter Alaina's visit to the ER.  She's doing well and is scheduled for an ablation on December 15 to take care of this heart issue.

She's had a much better week, and is thrilled with this new addition. This is all she wanted for her birthday, which was at the end of October.  Its name is Sprig and Alaina is thrilled!

Last week I had a nice lunch out with the wife and daughter of a patient I took care of for about a year.  I get to see the daughter frequently as she goes to my church, but it was a treat to see this man's wife again.  We went to an old restaurant in a nearby town which is known for its burgers.  This place has been around for over 100 years and has that old time charm.  The burgers were great!

They have this fun sign up showing what prices used to be.

Today (Monday) is my birthday and I have officially reached Medicare age! I'm not sure where those 65 years have gone!

I have to tell you a funny story that goes along with my increasing age.

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and last week I had my 6 month check with the Rheumatologist.  His office is about 45 minutes away.  My appt was scheduled for 10:45, so I was doing some things around the house before I left.  I'm not one to wear shoes at home.  I like to run around in slippers.  Do you know where this is going?
Yes - I hopped in the car, drove to the office and when I got out, I saw this:

Aaaagh!  I still had my slippers on!  It was too far away to go home, so there was nothing to do but go in there in my slippers.  Thankfully, they weren't fuzzy bunny slippers or something like that.  They have a hard sole, so they were fine for walking around outside, but how embarrassing...
He just laughed and said he's seen much worse than that, and that he wouldn't have known they were slippers if I didn't tell him.
I guess this is just keeping me humble.

Friday Funny

 

Cooking Thursday

 This is a recipe I haven't made for some time because it's not the healthiest!  But it's good, it's quick, it uses left over chicken and Bob likes it, so we have it occasionally. And with Doritos, chicken, cheese and sour cream - you know it tastes good!

Chicken Dorito Casserole

1 bag Nacho Doritos, crushed
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups shredded cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can Rotel tomatoes - do not drain
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 package taco seasoning

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 2 quart baking dish with non-stick spray.
Mix together all ingredients, except Doritos.
Spread half of chicken mix in casserole, then half of Doritos and repeat.
Cover with foil and bake for about 35 minutes.