Bomb threats to several Kroger stores in Ohio/KY brought evacuations.

Kroger headquarters are in Cincinnati.

Small municipality involved said the monetary cost of response is high and leaves areas without protection.

Rain needed in SW Ohio. Sunday may be the day!

My garden and patio are looking good, thanks to my son's efforts.
Smoke from Canadian fires is high overhead - wouldn't notice it except for news reports.

2 different water pills, ca 4 bp meds, plus blood thinners....

Dislike the water pills, for their effect, but legs & feet swell up without them, plus effect on chest fluids & heart.
So I take them and am still ambulating at advanced age.
The alternative - not so appealing...

Xavier University in Cincinnati will open an osteopathic medical school this coming fall

according to local newspapers.

May all be well. Peace to you and your dear one.

My attorney advised me to get a fire-proof portable safe.

(He had seen his parents' home demolished by a tornado and had a fire in his own home that destroyed much.)

I purchased the safe and have some documents in it, but frankly, it is likely too heavy for this now elderly woman to carry in an emergency. Guess I'll depend on the fire-proof part of it, though I keep it unlocked in my office/spare room.

So very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in her memory.

Thank you for sharing this today.

13 yrs ago today my dear one departed.
His leaving was not unexpected, after illness of many years.
I was younger and stronger and able to negotiate life.

Now I'm older, slower, and missing my dear one more and more.

He might have posted online of his encounter with a "masked person" in his store,

rather than telling your neighbors in person.
Likely that's his life, and also likely that his income is derived from selling something other than candle warmers.

Prayers of Thanksgiving for our Mothers and all mother-like figures in our lives.