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On The Road Again – Part 1

May 23, 2025

Cadiz

June 18, 2024

Rota

June 17, 2024

Madrid

June 16, 2024

Riding on Day 5

June 14, 2024

Riding on Day 4

June 13, 2024

Riding on Day 3

June 12, 2024

The Bike Tour Starts

June 10, 2024

25th Anniversary Vacation Starts

June 8, 2024

Lake Chelan Weekend 2022

May 2, 2022

Celebrating Easter

April 4, 2021

Memories Made (and Mushrooms Consumed) at Meany’s Mushroom Weekend

October 7, 2018

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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.

I ordered a couple of 12" Oma dolls for my grandki

I ordered a couple of 12" Oma dolls for my grandkids for Christmas.

👀 **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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