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One Last Camping Adventure of 2026: Turkeys, Hills, Pie, and a Weather App That Lied

September 27, 2026
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A Very Pacific Northwest Labor Day Weekend: Rain, Bikes, Socks & a Troll

September 6, 2026
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Weekend on Two Wheels: Volunteering at Ian’s Ride: Sea to Sound

August 31, 2026
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Three Days, Two Islands, and One Very Cold Shower

August 7, 2026
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Tour de Whatcom: Sometimes Your Body Has Other Plans

July 18, 2026
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More Than Miles: My STP 2026 Adventure

July 14, 2026
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Redemption on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail

July 6, 2026
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I Wrote a New Book

July 1, 2026
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The Viking Tour: Free Registration, Viking Braids, and Way Too Many Hills

June 13, 2026
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Camping, Cycling, and a Comedy of Errors in the Yakima Valley

May 17, 2026
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Vienna to Budapest: Sightseeing and Riding Solo

April 4, 2026
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Tour de Palm Springs 2026: Misadventures, Miles, and a Whole Lot of Dirt

February 11, 2026
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My adventures are as diverse as my friends. I'm an advid long-distance bike rider, cook, author, artist, volunteer, mother, grandmother, and wife.

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👀 **Getting older is definitely NOT for wimps!** 😂 👀 **Getting older is definitely NOT for wimps!** 😂

I had my annual retinal and diabetic eye exam today, and the good news is that my eyes are looking very healthy! No diabetic bleeding, no macular degeneration, and no signs of diabetes wreaking havoc on my eyeballs. 🎉 One point for Team Anita!

BUT… I mentioned that the vision in my right eye seemed to be getting a little worse. The doctor took a look with his magnifier and discovered that my lens was cloudy.

Wait. WHAT?! 😳 I thought I’d already had cataract surgery. Aren’t cataracts a one-and-done deal? Do they grow back like weeds in my garden?!

Apparently, no. But there's a little plot twist called **posterior capsular opacification (PCO)**, also known as a “secondary cataract” or “after-cataract.” Basically, the thin membrane holding the artificial lens in place can become cloudy months or even years after cataract surgery.

Because apparently, my eyeballs weren't finished finding new ways to keep me entertained. 🤦‍♀️

The good news? I have an appointment on October 30 for a YAG laser capsulotomy. Sounds like something straight out of a science-fiction movie, doesn't it? 👽

It's actually a quick, painless, in-office laser procedure that takes about five minutes. No cutting, no stitches, and vision usually starts clearing up within 24–48 hours. The doctor uses a laser to make a tiny opening in that cloudy membrane so light can get through properly again.

Easy peasy, right? At least that's the plan!

Here's the thing about getting older: there are certain things you're warned about. Gray hair, wrinkles, creaky joints, and forgetting why you walked into a room. But nobody seems to mention all the surprise bonus features that come with the package!

First, I discovered I have **cold-induced hives** last week. Now my eyeball needs a laser tune-up. What's next? Will my ears start buffering? Will my knees require a software update? Will my brain ask me to accept new terms and conditions? 🤣

Seriously, getting older is an adventure, and apparently, I haven't unlocked all the bonus levels yet!

**Who's got a funny story about an unexpected surprise that came with getting older?** Please share!
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