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Happy Pumpkin Season

Karen O'Connor Posted on October 16, 2023 by KarenOctober 14, 2023

This week we’re going to decorate pumpkins. Our activities director will supply the pumpkins, instructions and the tools so I’ll follow her lead. It’s fun to see how Provision (my new home) engages in the holidays and invites our families to participate too. I love it here. There are … Continue reading →

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An Autumn Poem

Karen O'Connor Posted on October 9, 2023 by KarenOctober 1, 2023

Autumn by Emily Dickinson The morns are meeker than they were, The nuts are getting brown; The berry’s cheek is plumper, The rose is out of town.The maple wears a gayer scarf, The field a scarlet gown. Lest I should be old-fashioned, I’ll put a trinket on ———– I … Continue reading →

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Bye, bye to one of my teeth.

Karen O'Connor Posted on October 2, 2023 by KarenSeptember 27, 2023

  Tomorrow, Oct. 3 I will have oral surgery to extract a tooth, then implant and crown a new one–new to me, that is. So I may be a bit late in responding to your comments. But there is always something to look forward to around here, such as … Continue reading →

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Back to the 80s

Karen O'Connor Posted on September 25, 2023 by KarenSeptember 22, 2023

Hi everyone. Yesterday we had an 80s bash here at Provision to celebrate assisted living and open our facility to the community. It was so much fun. I danced and sang and wore a silly hat and enjoyed the wonderful food. I learned an interesting lesson from this experience. … Continue reading →

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Grandparents Day

Karen O'Connor Posted on September 18, 2023 by KarenSeptember 9, 2023

My son-in-law’s parents. Jay left us this year but Linda is still with us. I so enjoyed our visits with them, especially when we went dancing. So many good memories. Last night our dining room was filled with grandparents and grandchildren. It was such a joy to see the … Continue reading →

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Takin’ it Easy

Karen O'Connor Posted on September 11, 2023 by KarenSeptember 9, 2023

  As I write this blog, it’s Labor Day. Autumn is in the wings and apples are abounding. I miss living near Gizdich Ranch in  Watsonville, California, close to where I lived for almost 20 years. The fresh apple pie reminded me of what Mom used to make when … Continue reading →

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Ambassador Karen

Karen O'Connor Posted on September 4, 2023 by KarenAugust 27, 2023

I was recently inducted into the Welcome Committee at Provision Living, my new home. It’s a simple job–just welcome new residents. So far I have made many new friends. We have meals together and we participate in games and walking and flower arranging for the dinner tables. As I’ve … Continue reading →

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Ah Sweet Memories!

Karen O'Connor Posted on August 26, 2023 by KarenAugust 28, 2023

Today I opened a box of memorabilia my daughter Erin sent from California after she and her family cleared out the remaining items in my home. What fun it was to see old photos from the 1930s and 40s when I was baby, toddler, and young girl. Now I … Continue reading →

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So Much Fun!

Karen O'Connor Posted on August 21, 2023 by KarenAugust 13, 2023

Every night before going to bed I check our monthly calendar to see what fun things are ahead for the next day. We have flower arranging once a month and then decorate each dining table with a fresh mini bouquet. I also enjoy Wii bowling, noodle ball, Ted talks … Continue reading →

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The Drone Show (The Titanic)

Karen O'Connor Posted on August 14, 2023 by KarenAugust 5, 2023

Last week I went to the Cincinnati Pops concert. Finished off with an amazing drone show–the first I’d ever seen. It was such fun to see young families gathering on the spacious lawn enjoying snacks and drinks, and laughter together. It reminded me of similar pleasures I had with … Continue reading →

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