Macular Degeneration

 

Hi all let’s go back to looking at eye diseases and disorders today the condition is macular degeneration.

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision. It can make it harder to read, recognize faces, drive, or see fine detail.

This also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) it  is a chronic and painless disease of the macula. 

There are two main types, dry and wet.

Dry macular degeneration: more common, usually develops gradually.

Wet macular degeneration: less common but more serious; caused by abnormal blood vessels growing under the retina and can worsen vision quickly.

Common symptoms are

Blurry or fuzzy central vision

Straight lines looking wavy

Dark or empty spot in the centre of vision

Trouble reading or recognizing faces

Need for brighter light

Peripheral vision usually remains, so it does not usually cause total blindness.

The risk factors for this condition are

Older age

Family history

Smoking

High blood pressure

Obesity

Poor diet

So, if someone notices sudden distortion or rapid vision changes, they should see an eye doctor urgently, especially because wet macular degeneration needs prompt treatment.

Sadly, with the dry type there is no cure, but monitoring, lifestyle changes, and sometimes specific vitamin supplements may help slow progression.

With the wet type injections into the eye can help reduce damage and preserve vision.

 

Dangerous Dogs

Ok I have written about big dogs, little dogs, beautiful dogs and ugly dogs now I am looking at dangerous dogs, and yeah I know and believe that any dog can act  in a dangerous way, it isn’t black and white so don’t shoot me if you disagree this is what information I found online.

A dangerous dog usually means a dog that has seriously attacked, bitten, or threatened a person or animal, or is officially classified that way under local law. The law can be different depending on your country, state or local council.

There are usually laws that state what is considered a dangerous dog. Many animal experts argue that training, socialisation, treatment, and owner responsibility matter more than breed alone.

Things that are looked at when declaring a dog dangerous are things like has the dog

Attacked or injured a person

Attacked or killed another animal

Acted in a way that causes a reasonable fear of serious harm or has been declared dangerous by a local council or animal control authority.

In many places, once a dog is declared dangerous, the owner may have to follow strict rules such as:

secure fencing or enclosure

muzzle and leash requirements

warning signs on the property

special registration or permits

limits on where the dog can go

In many places, a dog is classified as dangerous based more on its behaviour and history than its breed, however, some places have breed-specific laws or restrictions that often target breeds such as:

Pit Bull Terriers or pit bull–type dogs

American Staffordshire Terriers

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Rottweilers

Dobermans

German Shepherds

Fila

Japanese Tosas

Dogo Argentinos

Presa Canarios

So do you consider any of these dogs as dangerous, I have always thought of Pit Bulls and Rottweilers as dangerous but I also know people who have owned Rottweilers and the dog has not been dangerous.

Now many years ago people referred to our dog “Dot Dot” as dangerous and vicious this is “Dot Dot”.

Ok I have written about big dogs, little dogs, beautiful dogs and ugly dogs now I am looking at dangerous dogs, and yeah I know and believe that any dog can act  in a dangerous way, it isn’t black and white so don’t shoot me if you disagree this is what information I found online.

A dangerous dog usually means a dog that has seriously attacked, bitten, or threatened a person or animal, or is officially classified that way under local law. The law can be different depending on your country, state or local council.

There are usually laws that state what is considered a dangerous dog. Many animal experts argue that training, socialisation, treatment, and owner responsibility matter more than breed alone.

Things that are looked at when declaring a dog dangerous are things like has the dog

Attacked or injured a person

Attacked or killed another animal

Acted in a way that causes a reasonable fear of serious harm or has been declared dangerous by a local council or animal control authority.

In many places, once a dog is declared dangerous, the owner may have to follow strict rules such as:

secure fencing or enclosure

muzzle and leash requirements

warning signs on the property

special registration or permits

limits on where the dog can go

In many places, a dog is classified as dangerous based more on its behaviour and history than its breed, however, some places have breed-specific laws or restrictions that often target breeds such as:

Pit Bull Terriers or pit bull–type dogs

American Staffordshire Terriers

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Rottweilers

Dobermans

German Shepherds

Fila

Japanese Tosas

Dogo Argentinos

Presa Canarios

So do you consider any of these dogs as dangerous, I have always thought of Pit Bulls and Rottweilers as dangerous but I also know people who have owned Rottweilers atnd the dog has not been dangerous.

Now many years ago people referred to our dog “Dot Dot” as dangerous and vicious this is “Dot Dot”.

 

 

 

Sisters are forever

 

Hi all let’s kick off the week with something written by Lamisha Serf-Walls found in my 2026 Sisters Are Forever calendar.

Look in the mirror and see what I see a talented, uplifting, magnificent woman who can do anything and everything she wants.

Believe in your heart that you have the power to grab hold of your future and mold it into the things you have always dreamed of.

Trust in your soul that you are capable of doing all that needs to be done.

Know that you are incredible in every way and see yourself as others see you, as an intelligent and spectacular woman.

 

 

Week 20 of 2026

 

MOTHER’S DAY

I was up at 4.15am, my Cpap mask was annoying me, so I got up, it is a cold morning.

I did manage to go for my walk after I sat in my recliner and closed my eyes for a while.

Sue picked up and we went to the cemetery; we saw Dave & Leigh and Liarna as well as Sandy and Denni &Skylar.

While I was out Kathy came over and left me three framed photos for Mother’s Day.

Tasha came down and wished me a good Mother’s Day, Jessica & Sam rang to wish me the same.

Steps: 8,526 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

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Had a good night slept for 9hrs, woke to the sound of rain, it is 13c or 55.4f and the rain is supposed to stop by 7am, I hope it does as I have a Dr appointment at 8.50am.

The rain did stop and we went and had our flu shots, then we went shopping for a few things.

This afternoon I started to feel not great and as the afternoon dragged on my PD symptoms worsened, so I checked with Google and yeah, the flu shot can do that, but I should be ok tomorrow or Wednesday.

I’m going to bed early

Steps: 7,225 = 3.6k’s or 2. 1 mile.

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I woke up feeling fine, it is another chilly start to the day with the temp being 15c or 59f, I slept for around 8hrs, yeah, I was up at 4am again.

No walk this morning as my feet felt so heavy when I tried to walk, I was worried I would fall over. By midday I was feeling good.

Had a nap between 1 and 2pm and woke feeling good.

Last night in a dream I received a stern talking to from my dad, he told me I should have got medical attention as soon as I fell over on the cruise, and that I must take more care and look after myself. He also said how proud he was of Sue for looking after me.

Steps: 5,113 = 2.5k’s or 1.5miles

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I had a good night, managed 7hrs of sleep and was up at 4,20am, the temp was 13c or 55.4f. It is also raining, I hope it stops by 7am so I can go for my walk.

It is raining this morning I hope it stops before I need to go out for the MRI.

It rained on the way to have the MRI but stopped by the time we got there. I had very little waiting and the scan took only 10minutes, I closed my eyes and dosed off while it was done.

We then went to the plaza so I could pick up my scrips and get bread.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….I was awake at 3am and up at 4am as I was restless and unable to settle, so got up and had a shower. It is wet outside but not raining.

The temp is 15c or 59f and I had a decent 9hrs of sleep.

While out shopping my Dr’s surgery rang and said I need an appointment to get the MRI results, so I am now going to the Dr’s tomorrow morning.

I had a short nap and started to feel better after that, as I wasn’t feeling good.

Tasha brought down my Mother’s Day gift a foot spa and I love it; I am so excited about it.

Steps: 5,510 = 2.8k’s or 1.7miles

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I didn’t get up till 4.50am how cool is that, I had another good 9hrs of sleep, the temp is 13c or 55.4f and it is wet outside, not raining at the moment.

Went and saw the Dr he read the report from Hunter Imaging which said there was no ligamentous injury, however, it also said that there are bone marrow changes and bruising at T2 and T3 and some subtle changes to T1 and recommended another MRI of the thoracic spine. I have requested an appointment for that to be done.

Bought Tim another loaf of bread, asked the women 3 times if it was sandwich, she said it was, Tim took one look at it and said it’s toast not sandwich, I explained that I checked with the woman who served me, and he said what an idiot. Thankfully he wasn’t angry with me.

It has rained on and off all day, I tried to have a nap at 12.30 but only managed to lay down for 20 minutes as I felt restless.

Steps: 8,526 = 4.3k’s or 2.6miles

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I didn’t get up till the alarm went off at 5am, so a good night getting 10hrs of sleep. It is 12c or 53.6f this morning I had the heater on in the bathroom and bedroom when I had my morning wash and got dressed for the day.

Around 10am Sue text me that she had attempted to clean her air fryer, which was originally mums, but it was so gross that she decided to toss it out and buy a new one. So, we went to Kmart to do that, she bought a mini air fryer which is all she needs as it is only her.

However, as she was leaving her place, she was carrying the old one to toss it in the bin and managed to twist her ankle and throw herself left so she wouldn’t’ fall down the stairs, she hurt her arm, ankle and head.

Steps: 9,179 = 4.6k’s or 2.8miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

Links

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/getting-to-know-me_8.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/friday-fill-in-on-sunday.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/simple-womans-daybook.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/hodgepodge-on-wet-day.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cruise 2026

 

While on our cruise we came across a few people who were doing around the world cruise and had already been on the ship for 30 days and still had a long time to go.

30 days would be far too long for me and the others agreed with me it is too long, 7 days is long enough for me, and the others agree with that as well.

If we take another cruise in the future, it will be to New Zealand which where I would next like to go for a holiday.

This last cruise was good but not as good as our other cruises the food isn’t as nice and many of the staff are also not as nice as we have had in the past.  Except our steward George he was friendly and helpful.

What made this last cruise special was having Jessica and Sue with us, I would have felt lonely without Sue, as both Tim and Jessica are fit enough to do things me and Sue felt unable to do.

By the last day all of us felt done in and just wanted to go home. We all spent a lot of the day in our cabins.

 

Not doing as well as I would like

 

Today I am thinking that I need to get my act together and get back into posting regularly again but still did nothing in way of a post.

Truth is I am not in a good place mentally; I can’t shake the what ifs connected to the fall on the cruise and being told that I have a C4 teardrop break. I haven’t been given any real information about how long it will take to heal, what I can and cannot do.

What information I have I have found online; this isn’t good enough. However, after I have the MRI tomorrow, I will most likely have to go back and see my GP and I will have to ask him for some answers, although he isn’t a spine specialist and may not have answers.

Anyway at this time I am taking it one day at a time.