Archive for May 25th, 2025

Rhodies

May 25, 2025

We have 3 rhododendrons in our yard. One front, one back, and one side. They all bloom at about the same time, now.

Front yard
Back yard. Many years ago, I cut this back to almost nothing. It had gotten leggy, trying to see the sun around neighboring plants.  It’s thriving.

Side yard, and the most interesting look.

Other than checking the flowers, gardening today was limited to watering the vegetables planted yesterday. This afternoon, we took a walk. The real excitement was in the morning when I confirmed our Medicare Part B, made a likely decision on Part D provider, and explored dental insurance options. What I didn’t tackle was trying to line up more new doctors. But I’m not as frantic as I was a few weeks ago. I understand it will not meet our expectations for timing, so am just moving forward as best we can.

Understanding all of the requirements for care as a senior without job-based health care is a form of elder-abuse. Luckily I can just keep working until it’s all figured out.