I haven't been online much lately to respond to others, or to post much myself. My partner had last week & this week off, so I haven't been spending much time in front of my desktop computer. I have a hard time writing on my tablet, so haven't been able to offer much support...I've been following your challenges & victories, though.

@BethRags...I'd be freaking out if my dog was as sick as your cat is, & I realize what vet bills run. I hope London (cool name, BTW) is able to work things out of his system!

@Nammu...I'm glad your appointment wasn't as bad as you anticipated it being. I'm sorry you're concerned about the uneven lab results. I'm sure your provider will be able to give you a clear picture of what's going on. And, not to minimize ANYTHING, but our worst fears seldom come to pass. Please keep us posted!

@Miguel'smom...I thought things had been awfully quiet on your front lately. I hope things go well for you today at your appointments. Good luck!

@whatever2013...How cool of you to throw a party after this long pandemic! It doesn't sound like your dog made it easy on you, though.

@Jennifer 1967...You had a good day, followed by a bad one. Keep rolling with the punches, kiddo! You've handled a lot the past few weeks. You can power through this.

@Soupe du jour...Ouch! I'm sorry if your guest was offended by anything that happened. How uncomfortable for you! I certainly hope your husband isn't buried too deep in the doghouse. I know I hate being there when I piss off my partner! I haven't been there in a while, though, thankfully.

My partner & I have been doing some yardwork (planting & such) at a reasonable pace. She just turned in her notice at work, so will join me in retirement effective July 3 (the day before Independence Day!). I turn 60 the week before, so I will treat myself by going to a Detroit Tigers game with a friend on June 13th.

My appointment with my therapist on Monday went pretty well. We talked about the situation with my pdoc, but didn't really reach any conclusions. The dude will give me virtually any med I think will help, but falls short in the advice column. I guess many people would kill to have such a pdoc (?) & I don't really see him on a regular basis, so I'll just ride things out for now.

We also talked about my "AA Brain" versus my "Weight Watchers Brain." I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for many years, thanks to AA. I think it was @whatever2013 who once wrote that with addiction you keep the tiger in its cage at all times, but with weight loss, you have to take the tiger for a walk three times a day! I stay sober by "depriving" myself of alcohol (though I don't feel in any way deprived after all these years). I've been successful in my Weight Watchers reboot by depriving myself in a similar manner. I played baseball until I was in my late-40s, & am extremely competitive. Tracking points & losing weight are like competing in a game for me. Once I get on track, I compete like hell! I've got to stop the "deprivation game," though, as Weight Watchers is about making a lifestyle change, & not solely a competitive event! I defend my decision to go with Weight Watchers because support group meetings are familiar to me, & I've always found them valuable (both for fighting my alcoholism & my weight issues). I've got to learn to walk my tigers in a healthy manner, though.

Have a happy day, all.