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 |  Day to day stuff....a memoir without order. |
| Like many others on Medicare, the first part of the new year means numerous doctors' appointments. In January and February I have been to see my primary, my rheumatologist, and my ophthamologist. And now I am all finished for a few months. My eye pressure was up some so a change in eye drops means a check up visit in May...same with rheumatologist, a May visit. Some (younger) people are under the mistaken impression that Medicare is free...not so. The monthly premium this year is $164.90 and the annual deductible is $226 and then there are always copays. Drugs are not covered at all in regular Medicare. So be prepared. And today I found out that the pharmacy connected with 2 of my doctors has closed because they cannot compete with the big boys like CVS so shopping around is on my list and extra trips to pick up prescriptions...unless I go back with Walmart, who is the only one I know of that sends through the mail. I dumped them long ago when I had a bad experience. On the bright side my friend who fell in January is doing much better. I took her lunch yesterday and included a freshly baked banana walnut bread. I was very happy to see that she is improving. Afterwards, I attended a beginning calligraphy class at my local library branch that was astonishingly well-attended. I had no idea so many people were interested in calligraphy but I guess with card-making, it has become popular. I can't wait until the next class but they are saying it won't be until the summertime....sad. I have a celebration of life to attend Saturday when my daughter will visit and drive us. And on Sunday I'm planning to attend a book launch for a writer friend. Currently, I'm working on a watercolor portrait of a relative's dog, a cute little miniature poodle named Snowball. So there is lots to do and I am happy to stay busy. Happy Valentine's Day to eveyone and may love and joy come to stay in your lives! |
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