Getting back into the groove

I'm back and slowly settling into Edmonton life again. The cats have been telling me horror stories of abuse and neglect, while the dog is just damned happy to get treats again.

My mother is doing well. She's been in the hospital for six months now and still isn't able to leave yet. However, I saw her walk with her temporary leg and she did really well. She was afraid to fall. Not surprising considering it was only her second time walking on it and she hasn't stood up in months. But she did...