A note to our friends and readers about Ann’s surgery
UPDATE July 23, 6:30 p.m. – After a great first night (photo below), Ann had a rough day two, which is pretty normal. Her medical team said day two is usually the worst and it will get better from here on out. There is some inflammation around her heart that is...
We’re headed back to Rochester, Minn., to the Mayo Clinic
We are headed back to Rochester, Minn., today. I will be having a few scans and follow up visits at the Mayo Clinic. As you may recall, I had surgery in September to remove and replace one of my pacemaker/ICD leads. The surgery went really well and this week...
Back to Mayo Clinic to jump start our healthy living plan for 2020
We are back in Rochester, Minnesota, this week and for the first time, it’s not because of Ann’s chronic illness. No, this time we’re here to experience the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. Our healthy lifestyle journey If you’re new to...
Exploring Rochester, Minnesota, on our visit to the Mayo Clinic
We’ve been to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, more than a dozen times in the past five years. In fact, we started our blog, Postcard Jar, from there in 2014, just before Ann was diagnosed with a chronic disease called cardiac sarcoidosis. Typically, our...About Us
Hello! We’re Midwest-based empty nesters Ann and Steve Teget. We are content creators whose goal is to inspire you to live and travel well. Whether that means finding a new travel destination, developing a healthier lifestyle, or just getting dinner on the table – we’re here for YOU! Thanks for being on this journey with us.