random thoughts – Day 2,072 (Tuesday) – satisfaction

Another Tuesday, another good physical therapy session. Exercises for upper back strength using stretchy bands were added to the list of neck exercises. The manual cervical traction and muscle pressure felt great, and afterwards, my arm and hand were less sparkly than before the session. It all felt very positive.

The big kettle of chicken soup started on Sunday was finished today after a post-PT trip for carrots and frozen mixed vegetables. After it simmered a couple hours, I fetched a pot from Mom’s and returned it a few minutes later, filled with hot soup, officially kicking off soup sharing season. It’s easy to share soup with Mom when she’s right next door and I don't even have to find a container to deliver it.

Miss Kiki!

Miss Kiki, the Beauty Queen of South Gardner, has been operating at an increased level of need for admiration and petting. It’s exciting. My house rule (established when I had the dogs) has been “if the critter can communicate what they want/need, they can have it,” so when she approaches and pauses close enough for me to pet her, I do. Today, she approached for petting, then as bonus content, laid herself out on the rug and let me rub her belly.  

She really doesn’t ask for much. There are face strokes and head to tail petting (usually on demand) and Temptations Treats before bed. So far, it’s been a mutually beneficial arrangement.