Little Whale Cove
Depoe Bay, Oregon
February 2026
Well, that was one a hell of a month. And I wasn't the one who broke my femur! My poor mom. We were actually at her doctor's office, having just finished an appointment about her neuropathy, when she fell in the parking lot. We have a fabulous fire department and great EMTs who got her to the ER quickly where she was diagnosed with a femoral neck fracture, with some displacement rather than impaction. She had a partial hip replacement the following day, and had very good care in the hospital for a few more days before transfering to a rehab facility in Albany, OR (roughly 70 miles away). We were able to visit her several times during her stay, and are very happy that she is coming home this Friday! Whoohoo!
Meanwhile, I was able to read a few books, mostly at night, which helped to quiet my anxious mind. Two of the four books were re-reads, which was just what I needed. They were familiar, but yet still engrossing, and stood the test of time. My single audiobook (Wild Dark Shore) was outstanding, and I'm only sorry that I finished it before I started the long drives to visit my mom. It would have kept me more entertained than the other audios that I've been listening to this past week. The big disappointment was Louise Penny's follow-up to Grey Wolf, but I'm over it. She has a new mystery coming out later this year and I'm looking forward to reading that one. Ever the optimist!
The Night Manager (Seasons 1 & 2) - Very good, but super intense!
The Handmaid's Tale (final season) - Done! It took a long time to get through all six seasons, since I didn't want to binge on it. Too distressing and too timely. A powerful series, but I'm glad to be done.
Task - Excellent performance by Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, and Emilia Jones. One of the best crime dramas I've watched in a long time. As one reviewer wrote, "Task stands out as a character study with morally complex characters and a deeply grounded setting, making it more than a standard crime thriller."
Books Read (click on the title for my review):
The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (3/5)
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (4.5/5)
In the Woods by Tana French (4.75/5)
The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring (4.5/5)
Movies & TV Series:
The Night Manager (Seasons 1 & 2) - Very good, but super intense!
The Handmaid's Tale (final season) - Done! It took a long time to get through all six seasons, since I didn't want to binge on it. Too distressing and too timely. A powerful series, but I'm glad to be done.
Task - Excellent performance by Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, and Emilia Jones. One of the best crime dramas I've watched in a long time. As one reviewer wrote, "Task stands out as a character study with morally complex characters and a deeply grounded setting, making it more than a standard crime thriller."
Visitors:
No photos, but all three of my brothers were/are here to help out and visit our mom in the hospital & rehab. I couldn't have made it through these past two-and-a-half weeks without them. And my amazing husband. And my dear friends, near and far.
I am glad to hear your mom is getting good care for her break. Falls really are what gets us as we age. My mom was admitted to hospital last night with pneumonia so I've cancelled my weekend trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Helen. Mom came home from the rehab center yesterday, but has a bad cough. Hoping it doesn't turn into pneumonia! Hope your mom is doing ok.
DeleteLes, hoping all goes well with your mother returning home today. I've been thinking of all of you. Take care, friend. And give her a hug from me. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kay. I think she's very happy to be home in her familiar surroundings. We're happy to have her back with us!
DeleteI always look forward to your monthly roundup but I sure am sorry to hear about your mom. So glad to hear she is coming home today. Yea!
ReplyDeleteWe started season one of The Night Manager this past week and will start season two tonight or tomorrow. Doug had dental surgery and that knocked him for a loop so, we didn't want to start season two yet.
You had some good reading in and I look forward to our buddy read, and many good books this month. Take care!
Thanks, Tina. It's good to have her home, although I wish she didn't have such a bad cough. It worries me.
DeleteEnjoy season two of The Night Manager when you get to it. Sorry about Doug's dental surgery. It's always something, isn't it?
We just finished season 2 of Night Manager, what a cliffhanger! That's a good show and I read season 3 is in the works.
DeleteGlad your mom is home and hope that cough is gone. Could have been from any anesthesia as it irritates the throat. Would she like more cards? Hope my other one and your letter made it. We had a change of mail delivery person recently and it irked me she didn't deliver our mail because the neighbor's vehicle was too close to ur mailbox so she couldn't just pull up to reach the box. Lazy.
Tina, we'll watch season 3 whenever it's released, hopefully before I forget what's happened!
DeleteMom still has a cough, but not fever. There were a few folks in rehab with bad colds, so I suspect that's where she caught it. Thank you for sending her a card. No need for more, but thanks. And thanks for the letter. I'll write back when life settles down!
Wow! That would be a lot to get surgery and rehab with no notice. I'm glad that your mom is healing enough to have a date to go home. I'm glad that family was around to be a support to her and you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joy. She came home on Friday and is doing really well!
DeleteYes it was a really tough few weeks for you & family. I'm just pleased your Mom is doing okay with her recovery and is home now. I know she is pleased to be home & you too. Thx for your email on the particulars. We liked The Night Manager (both seasons) and Task as well. They were intense! We must like intense ... since now we're on to Season 3 of Tehran. Like pins & needles. I hope you have a good March ... now that you don't have to drive so much! Hugs to your Mom ... we all wish her well.
ReplyDeleteSusan, life is returning to normal, somewhat. I'm glad Rod & I are here to help my mom as she recovers from her surgery. She has a little over two months before she can do some things that are restricted right now.
DeleteYes, those two shows are very intense. We still need to give Tehran a try. We've started The Pitt (season two), which is very good.
Thanks for the good wishes. xo