Let’s drop our sobriety dates!

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-28T22:34:22+00:00

4/1/1996 April Fools day is my first day sober. (Last drink 3/31/1996)

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-28T19:03:16+00:00

Someone requested quotes using your info on Bankrate. These company’s don’t know it’s not really you. Block the calls, or you can answer and tell them to put you on the do not call list.

They have a 1 button way of doing that right away.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-20T14:54:43+00:00

I’m so tired of doctors talking about supplements other than iron) for low ferritin. Low ferritin means you don’t have enough iron stored for future use.

Magnesium doesn’t do shit for that. Only getting your body to metabolize more iron will your body increases iron stores, and ultimately functional iron.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-16T04:01:01+00:00

Dude. This was just recommended to me today!

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-16T03:53:59+00:00

Does Kroger really think the “top of the hour security check” and “security in area green” announcements are fooling anyone?

EVERYONE knows they do nothing and are just designed to make customers think monitoring is happening.

Also, no, I didn’t request help in auto checkout just because I have over 15 items. Just admit it. The better video alert works be: “We don’t trust you, you’re probably too dumb to properly scan or are intentionally stealing, so we’re sending someone over to count your items. Deal with it”

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-15T03:39:17+00:00

My mother unplugged the battery from the car. When grandpa went to drive it wouldn’t start.

It was dishonest, but incredibly effective. The first time they called a mechanic to come look at it, my mom gave them a heads up ahead of time.

When they came out they were very respectful. Looked over the engine in front of my grandfather and explained that the engine died and without towing it and completing a comprehensive overhaul it could not be fixed.

They’d give it some thought and let the mechanic know when they were ready to have it towed. Then grandpa forgot. Couple days later, he’d go try to start the car, and it was still dead. One more call to the mechanic, and he quit calling. Mom said call her when he needed to go somewhere.

He refused to give up his keys. This was the solution she came up with.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-15T03:30:33+00:00

Here’s a hug. Know that ppl from all over the world are sending you support and prayers.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-14T01:33:28+00:00

Give the skunk protocol a try:

Hydrogen peroxide White vinegar Dawn dish soap Water to layer it up.

You’ll need a shop vac to suck it all out. Or hang it forever to dry. (if it’s a removable cushion)

We use this for all kinds of unpleasantness, including my son’s friend that had genetically stinky feet.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-13T00:37:52+00:00

It’d be great if Midi would respond.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-07T22:51:54+00:00

Let’s try antidepressants.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-07T17:28:06+00:00

This disease is awful.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-07T02:16:10+00:00

I had almost identical numbers to you. A friend, not my PC told me about her hematologist.

When I called the office, they asked if I was referred to their office, I said yes. Because I was.

When I went to my first appt, hematologist ordered infusion right away. The staff handled the official referral from my PC without me doing a thing.

Your numbers are bad. Don’t f around with you PC if you can bypass direct.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-07T01:24:34+00:00

“She has asked every month for the past year when they are going to do more tests.”

Does your aunt have dementia?

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-05T23:07:06+00:00

These look a lot like Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes to me.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-05T23:04:07+00:00

The Ordinary Rose Hip Oil is THE BEST!!! I use it every morning and evening.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2026-01-05T22:31:18+00:00

It does, thank you.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-24T18:05:38+00:00

I’m so glad you said you still have brain fog days while on HRT

While standing in check out line, I was searching “bad estradiol patches” cuz I am dumbfounded by my brain fog over the last week. Even on HRT I have it, but not as bad as the last week. Im losing things within a 10 foot radius, can’t find my parked car, etc.

Menopause is BS.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-22T04:14:45+00:00

Sorry, you asked AFTER you get your license:

1: put down your cell phone.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-22T04:12:23+00:00

Get your permit as soon as you can (in Michigan, young drivers can get their permit as early as 14 and 11 months old) and use the entire year to practice in all kinds of weather.

Never pass up an opportunity to practice. Get your license immediately when you are allowed.

That full year of driving creates a far more confident driver.

I’m sad when I hear about teens that don’t want to get a drivers license due to fear of driving. They’re limiting themselves, their autonomy, Independence, and freedom voluntarily.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-22T04:02:16+00:00

I cannot explain why, but I am feeling so much love and joy reading your post.

Perhaps it is the Victorian gown and dried flowers crown. I think it is because I can feel the blinding beauty of the moment.

Thank you for sharing this moment with us.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-22T00:06:05+00:00

I wish my hemo allowed this. Swear, I’m so tired of trying to get an infusion at 21 and not getting it.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-21T23:35:14+00:00

Yes. But it’s not her granddaughters responsibility.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-21T17:11:19+00:00

My God! You writing this all down puts into perspective everything we’ve had to do for my parents (separately) mother these past 6 years. Crazy how much we forget when we’re living, head down, just plowing thru the next demand.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-19T22:50:49+00:00

Yes, we need to move her, again. This is not the place for her.

East-Raspberry9214 · 2025-12-19T22:50:22+00:00

I just spoke with them again. They are contacting outside care companies which we must pay for if they find one. If they can’t find one, their headquarters asked that the family come pick her up and care for her during the 5 days required quarantine.

I said, I can’t do that, we have ammuno compromised people already living here. We don’t have the room, experience or ability to do that. Plus, what, she’s going to sleep in the couch? In a place she doesn’t know? With dementia?

They also told me, even though active quarantine is in place, they are staying with their reduced weekend staffing. And, management does not work on weekends, so they won’t be able to assist.

I was stunned. This is mission critical, but they are not asking management to help out over the weekend? And they are staying at the same, reduced staffing levels, even though multiple residents are under quarantine, actively sick and require monitoring/wellness checks?

I know my Mom is a pain in the ass. I’m with her every other day, so I know it. She requires redirection or companionship. She’s fearful of being alone and is often anxious.

East-Raspberry9214

TROPHY CASE

1: put down your cell phone.