Alan Sr, 3-17-20

This communication has taken an extraordinarily long time to compose, probably due to the combination of unpleasant subject matter and a parade of well wishers/house guests. While these are both pleasant and appreciated, they do preclude activities that require concentration. These last few weeks have just been a blur, with the exception of a hand full of events that I have relived perhaps thousand times. Due to this "mind fog" I an going to post mostly images with little comment.

Medications Prescribed for
Barbara Jean Hatch

Morning

Name
Amount
Administration
Comments

Amlodipine 5 mg 1 tablet by mouth Blood Pressure

Apixaban 10 mg 1 tablet by mouth twice per day Prevent Blood Clots

Burpropion 150 mg 1 tablet by mouth, total of 450 mg Depression

Burpropion 350 mg 1 tablet by mouth, total of 450 mg Depression

Cetirizine 10 mg 1 tablet by mouth Allergies

Levothyroxine 0.137 mg 1 tablet by mouth Thyroid Replacement

Morphine 30 mg SR 1 tablet by mouth twice per day Pain

Pantoprazole 40 mg 1 tablet by mouth on hour before meal Heartburn

Pregabalin 150 mg 1 capsule in the morning,2 capsules at night Fibromyalgia

Polyethylene Glycol 335 Heaping Tsp Dissolve in liquid and drink Constipation

Ranitidine 150 mg 1 tablet by mouth twice per day Acid Reflux/Heartburn

Sennosides 8.6 mg 1 tablet by mouth, twice a day Constipation

Venlafaxine 75 mg 3 capsules by mouth, total of 225 mg Depression

Evening

Apixaban 10 mg 1 tablet by mouth twice per day Prevent Blood Clots

Atrovastatin 40 mg 1 tablet by mouth at bed time Lower Cholesterol/Protect Heart

Metoprolol Tartrate 30 mg 1 tablet by mouth, at bed time Depression

Mertazapine 50 mg 1 tablet by mouth, every 12 hours Blood Pressure/Heart

Morphine 30 mg SR 1 tablet by mouth twice per day Pain

Pregabalin 150 mg 1 capsule in the morning, 2 capsules at night Fibromyalgia

Ranitidine 150 mg 1 tablet by mouth twice per day Acid Reflux/Heartburn

Sennosides 8.6 mg 1 tablet by mouth, twice a day Constipation

As Needed

Calcium Carbonate 500 mg Chew 1 tablet 5 times per day Bone Protection as Needed

Dicyclomine 10 mg 1 tablet by mouth 4 times per day Abdominal cramps/IBS symptions, as Needed

Fluticasone prop 50 mg Nasal spray, 2 per day Nasal Drainage, as Needed

Furosemide 20 mg 1 tablet by mouth Remove Excess Fluid,as Needed. Take w/KCL

Guaifensin 600 mg 1 capsule by mouth 3 times per day Cough, as Needed

Lidocane2.5/Prilocaine 2.5% cream Apply as needed Pain, as Needed

Potassium Chloride 8 MEQ 1 tablet by mouth Take with furosemide

Sodium Chloride 0.65% spray 1Spray in each nostril 4 times per day Congestion, As Needed

She seemed to have an excessive pharmaceutical load so Barbara and I requested a review. After discontinuing a handful of medications that she was no longer taking, her primary care provider justified all these shown here. This still seems like a lot to me...

I have long been fascinated by life's little ironies and the one attendant to funerals ranks near the top. I first became cognizant of it when I attended services for my Grandfather back in the 60's. I missed him terribly and was sorry to see him go but reminiscing later abut the experience I realized just how much I had enjoyed seeing old friends and relatives. Then for awhile I felt guilty, deducting that I had derived pleasure from his demise. I finally laid my conscience to rest by realizing, first I haven't the slightest influence over death, and, second when my time comes it would please me greatly if every attendee at my "going away" party left laughing (including the stoic funeral director).
The irony comes in attempting to construe an event in someones honor that would have the drawing power of their funeral but leave them alive to participate. I suspect that nothing short of handing a small fortune to each person who walked thru the door would even come close. "I'll attend your funeral after you are dead, but don't expect to see me at your birthday party while you are still alive..."
Pictured above are the hearty souls who joined us for dinner.

Nancy visited us in late January. We enjoyed her visit. One of the attractions she expressed interest in seeing is the dinosaur tracks in the San Pedro valley between Benson and Mammoth.

On her visit to attend Barbara's funeral we found time to show Nancy and others these ancient relics. Thank you Terra for driving them out there.

I have long been a reader of bumper stickers, personalized license plates, and t-shirts. Perhaps my eye sight is failing, as I missed the one Aaron was sporting entirely until I looked at the photos. That one seems to be about my speed (see insert).

At this point I'm out of (as the newspaper used to advertise) all the news that's fit to print, so I am just going to post images of attendees. As a side note I will mention that my omnipresent tremor effectively precludes my use of a camera, so habitually I impose on some unfortunate soul act in my stead. Sadly, I don't remember who I picked on during this event and my failure to express thanks is not an intentional slight.

Lindella is my double first cousin. Her mother is my mother's sister and her father is my father's brother. The combination of small towns and large families favor such amalgamatins.

Is that white in Jon's beard? What in the world...

David Elliott and I have been friends since college (1969) where we lived in the same house. One day I decided to hike "Y" mountain, and announced that intension (to no one in particular) so that if something untoward occurred, rescue teams would have some idea where to look for the body... Dave asked if he could come with me. It had to be a fast trip, and I really didn't want someone along to slow me down, but being the passive/aggressive person I am, I said, "sure," while thinking to myself, "I'm going to teach this puppy a lesson." To make a long story short, Dave was the one who taught the lesson. It was on this hike that Dave suggested that we bicycle to Tucson and that is where it all started. Since then we have hiked, biked, floated, rowed, and flown many miles to many places. Those were the days...

Look who is getting back in practice...

It just happened to be Andrea's birthday too, so we celebrated. I can't think of many ways to make a birthday more memorable.

Robbie, La Rena, Naim and Ellie flew in from Florida. It has been quote a few years since I have seen La Rena, and a first for the other three. They have some cute kids.

A cherubic face belies the temperament of one of my favorite trouble makers.

Zeke cleans up nice, doesn't he?

If I didn't know better I would say these three have the look of the cat that caught the canary.

Those of you who knew Barbara well are aware of her her love of "stuff." What you might not be aware of is the volume of "stuff" she amassed in the several years since our minor house guests departed.

Barbara was quite generous with her "stuff," giving profusely to anyone who expressed an interest. Even so, she still managed to fill our house. I have to acknowledge that, on occasion, I have been known to bring home extraneous materials but when the "full"mark was reached, I quit. Barbara, however" forged bravely ahead.

Numerous people have helped me clean, collect, and classify. A couple of them used the "slash and burn" method, but most of them have been quite circumspect. I owe all of them a debt of gratitude.

This gathering includes all the minors who resided in our household for some period of time (with the exception of Symantha, who claims an allergy to funerals). We have not all been together in more than a decade.

it appears La Rena has began to express her latent artistic talents. This is a depiction of Florida made from sea shells. I think it is an interesting choice of substrates.

As a post script, let me apologize to any one I have offended with this epistle. Without Barbara here to edit this torrent of prose, my awkward attempts at wit sometimes produce more jagged edges than I intend.

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Name	Amount	Administration	Comments
Amlodipine	5 mg	1 tablet by mouth	Blood Pressure
Apixaban	10 mg	1 tablet by mouth twice per day	Prevent Blood Clots
Burpropion	150 mg	1 tablet by mouth, total of 450 mg	Depression
Burpropion	350 mg	1 tablet by mouth, total of 450 mg	Depression
Cetirizine	10 mg	1 tablet by mouth	Allergies
Levothyroxine	0.137 mg	1 tablet by mouth	Thyroid Replacement
Morphine	30 mg SR	1 tablet by mouth twice per day	Pain
Pantoprazole	40 mg	1 tablet by mouth on hour before meal	Heartburn
Pregabalin	150 mg	1 capsule in the morning,2 capsules at night	Fibromyalgia
Polyethylene Glycol 335	Heaping Tsp	Dissolve in liquid and drink	Constipation
Ranitidine	150 mg	1 tablet by mouth twice per day	Acid Reflux/Heartburn
Sennosides	8.6 mg	1 tablet by mouth, twice a day	Constipation
Venlafaxine	75 mg	3 capsules by mouth, total of 225 mg	Depression

Calcium Carbonate	500 mg	Chew 1 tablet 5 times per day	Bone Protection as Needed
Dicyclomine	10 mg	1 tablet by mouth 4 times per day	Abdominal cramps/IBS symptions, as Needed
Fluticasone prop	50 mg	Nasal spray, 2 per day	Nasal Drainage, as Needed
Furosemide	20 mg	1 tablet by mouth	Remove Excess Fluid,as Needed. Take w/KCL
Guaifensin	600 mg	1 capsule by mouth 3 times per day	Cough, as Needed
Lidocane2.5/Prilocaine	2.5% cream	Apply as needed	Pain, as Needed
Potassium Chloride	8 MEQ	1 tablet by mouth	Take with furosemide
Sodium Chloride	0.65% spray	1Spray in each nostril 4 times per day	Congestion, As Needed

I have long been fascinated by life's little ironies and the one attendant to funerals ranks near the top. I first became cognizant of it when I attended services for my Grandfather back in the 60's. I missed him terribly and was sorry to see him go but reminiscing later abut the experience I realized just how much I had enjoyed seeing old friends and relatives. Then for awhile I felt guilty, deducting that I had derived pleasure from his demise. I finally laid my conscience to rest by realizing, first I haven't the slightest influence over death, and, second when my time comes it would please me greatly if every attendee at my "going away" party left laughing (including the stoic funeral director). The irony comes in attempting to construe an event in someones honor that would have the drawing power of their funeral but leave them alive to participate. I suspect that nothing short of handing a small fortune to each person who walked thru the door would even come close. "I'll attend your funeral after you are dead, but don't expect to see me at your birthday party while you are still alive..." Pictured above are the hearty souls who joined us for dinner.
Nancy visited us in late January. We enjoyed her visit. One of the attractions she expressed interest in seeing is the dinosaur tracks in the San Pedro valley between Benson and Mammoth.
On her visit to attend Barbara's funeral we found time to show Nancy and others these ancient relics. Thank you Terra for driving them out there.
I have long been a reader of bumper stickers, personalized license plates, and t-shirts. Perhaps my eye sight is failing, as I missed the one Aaron was sporting entirely until I looked at the photos. That one seems to be about my speed (see insert).
At this point I'm out of (as the newspaper used to advertise) all the news that's fit to print, so I am just going to post images of attendees. As a side note I will mention that my omnipresent tremor effectively precludes my use of a camera, so habitually I impose on some unfortunate soul act in my stead. Sadly, I don't remember who I picked on during this event and my failure to express thanks is not an intentional slight.


Lindella is my double first cousin. Her mother is my mother's sister and her father is my father's brother. The combination of small towns and large families favor such amalgamatins.
Is that white in Jon's beard? What in the world...
David Elliott and I have been friends since college (1969) where we lived in the same house. One day I decided to hike "Y" mountain, and announced that intension (to no one in particular) so that if something untoward occurred, rescue teams would have some idea where to look for the body... Dave asked if he could come with me. It had to be a fast trip, and I really didn't want someone along to slow me down, but being the passive/aggressive person I am, I said, "sure," while thinking to myself, "I'm going to teach this puppy a lesson." To make a long story short, Dave was the one who taught the lesson. It was on this hike that Dave suggested that we bicycle to Tucson and that is where it all started. Since then we have hiked, biked, floated, rowed, and flown many miles to many places. Those were the days...
Look who is getting back in practice...
It just happened to be Andrea's birthday too, so we celebrated. I can't think of many ways to make a birthday more memorable.
Robbie, La Rena, Naim and Ellie flew in from Florida. It has been quote a few years since I have seen La Rena, and a first for the other three. They have some cute kids.
A cherubic face belies the temperament of one of my favorite trouble makers.
Zeke cleans up nice, doesn't he?

If I didn't know better I would say these three have the look of the cat that caught the canary.


Those of you who knew Barbara well are aware of her her love of "stuff." What you might not be aware of is the volume of "stuff" she amassed in the several years since our minor house guests departed.
Barbara was quite generous with her "stuff," giving profusely to anyone who expressed an interest. Even so, she still managed to fill our house. I have to acknowledge that, on occasion, I have been known to bring home extraneous materials but when the "full"mark was reached, I quit. Barbara, however" forged bravely ahead.
Numerous people have helped me clean, collect, and classify. A couple of them used the "slash and burn" method, but most of them have been quite circumspect. I owe all of them a debt of gratitude.

This gathering includes all the minors who resided in our household for some period of time (with the exception of Symantha, who claims an allergy to funerals). We have not all been together in more than a decade.
it appears La Rena has began to express her latent artistic talents. This is a depiction of Florida made from sea shells. I think it is an interesting choice of substrates.