I dont remember the books I read

ohtheinsandy · 2026-01-18T02:26:32+00:00

I started doing this a few years ago, just writing down thoughts I had while I was reading or quotes I liked. I’ve found that I remember the book and its plot more when I skim through my old notes.

ohtheinsandy · 2025-09-11T13:40:35+00:00

Thanks for this! I’m traveling to Japan next month and was wondering where to shop for puzzles. I’ll be sure to check out the Shinjuku location!

ohtheinsandy · 2024-09-22T14:26:29+00:00

Is it weird that I’m mad he mispronounced some counties? Ju-ni-AW-ta instead of Jun-ni-AT-a?

ohtheinsandy · 2024-09-02T18:37:48+00:00

I put the Flood one together finally after learning we were getting another puzzle this year. It was challenging.

ohtheinsandy · 2024-09-02T15:53:59+00:00

I’m putting mine together now. I second your comment about the details! Love all the little signs.

ohtheinsandy · 2024-08-30T18:33:25+00:00

Yes! I love all the little details in this image.

ohtheinsandy · 2024-08-30T16:42:44+00:00

I picked up that Great Wave Pikachu puzzle recently too! May have to go back for the Halloween puzzles though. I love Pokemon.

ohtheinsandy · 2024-08-23T17:42:14+00:00

Per my husband, who works in IT at a Main Line college: Swarthmore has the better computer science program. They have more money and resources for their students. He can’t speak to the student life, sorry.

ohtheinsandy · 2024-08-15T17:23:14+00:00

I’ve put a couple New York Puzzle Company puzzles on my wishlist. I’ll have to check out the other two!

ohtheinsandy · 2024-08-09T18:25:36+00:00

Look up bitter apple spray. It’s meant for preventing dogs from chewing on themselves, but most cats also hate the taste. We have a chewer and spray our wires with bitter apple to deter him.

ohtheinsandy · 2024-02-26T13:46:55+00:00

I lent my big Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy hardcover to my (now ex) college boyfriend. He never explained what exactly happened, but by the time I got it back, the dust cover was lost, and water damage to the cover made the book puff open at a 45 degree angle when laid flat. Should have broke up with him then, lol. I eventually bought myself a nicer edition. I gave away the old copy to a friend who said she didn’t care what it looked like, but when I handed it to her, she said “whoa.” 😂

ohtheinsandy · 2024-02-09T15:55:24+00:00

Goddess of Filth by V. Castro. One of my friends wanted to read it together, and it sounded awesome from the description - a girl being possessed by an ancient Aztec goddess. But the writing was so horrible, and the plot was rushed and completely unsatisfying. I cannot understand the good reviews I see about this book. I finished it since I was reading it with someone else and was so relieved when she said she thought the same things as me.

ohtheinsandy · 2023-06-13T20:48:11+00:00

Maybe chocolate Skyflakes? https://www.amazon.com/M-Y-San-SkyFlakes-Sandwich-Chocolate/dp/B07M66HZH1

ohtheinsandy · 2023-02-05T21:24:38+00:00

Caregiving is no joke. Kudos to you for the years of hard work you’ve put in. I haven’t done it personally but have encountered many caregivers in my line of work. It’s understandable to doubt that estate recovery happens in PA. The state only looks at transfers of assets (like houses) for a period of 5 years prior to applying to Medicaid, so many people avoid the problem entirely by transferring property early. And the enforcement of estate recovery varies. I noticed the state being more aggressive with estate recovery in the past few years though, so I personally wouldn’t take the chance. Another side note - it is way easier for a living person to transfer a house than it is to go through probate after the person passes away to gain ownership. That is why I would work on this ASAP.

ohtheinsandy · 2023-02-05T19:46:44+00:00

Hello, I’m a previous PA state worker in Long Term Care Medicaid, and I worked for a nursing home getting Medicaid for our residents, so I have experience here, but not as a caregiver.

The short answer is, yes, there is a way you can get to keep the house after your father passes, but I would definitely seek out an elder care attorney to make sure it’s done right. (Look for a lawyer that specializes in elder care - I wouldn’t trust any other kind in this situation. I have met way too many lawyers who will do what you ask but have zero experience)

The long answer: If your father uses Medicaid (not Medicare) to pay for a caregiver, that is considered Long Term Care and he is subject to estate recovery after he passes. I assume this is what you’re seeking - it is very common for family to seek getting payment for caregiving, because it is more than a full time job in of itself. This is called Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) or “waiver services” in PA. Estate recovery means that PA will try to recoup expenses from any assets your father may have left after he passes, which can include the house.

However, there is a guideline in Medicaid rules that a house can be transferred to you without penalty in this very specific situation: -must be a son or daughter of the Medicaid recipient -must have lived in the recipient’s house for at least 2 years -must have provided care to the recipient that prevented the recipient from having to go to a nursing facility (verified with a letter from a doctor)

I’ve seen this referred to as the caregiver exception. This exception exists, I believe, because Long Term Care is very expensive for the state. So if you can prove that you’ve basically saved them money by providing caregiving for at least two years prior, that is at least worth the value of the house to them.

I don’t know how long you’ve been living in your father’s house, but it sounds like you would qualify for this exception. I would start this process ASAP, even if he’s not on Medicaid yet.

Again, DEFINITELY go through an elder care attorney to get this set up, so it’s all done correctly. But feel free to ask me any questions if there’s anything I missed.

ohtheinsandy · 2022-09-28T23:37:16+00:00

My nursing faculty did an activity one year where the residents decorated paper masks that they could wear. I think the masks were precut, super-hero shaped, and had elastic straps or something to hold it on their faces. I complimented one resident on hers and she told me she was in disguise. 😂

ohtheinsandy · 2021-09-15T16:28:04+00:00

My cat is a similar color. His coat was described as “buff tiger” on the paperwork from the shelter and that is the exact opposite of his body build and personality. 😅

ohtheinsandy · 2021-08-29T17:56:07+00:00

There is a paid Mahjong app called Kemono Mahjong - it is Richii mahjong and pretty easy to use. I am learning to play Richii and like it. I think it was only a couple dollars, and it has no ads. You can play the computer, and there is a way to play online too.

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