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Air conditioner update
Finally got a hold of my a/c guy - he got bitten by a poisonous spider last week and had been out of commission for 3 days. I think I believe him. He shared enough gory details that I was able to tell he'd been bitten by a brown recluse - which are not fun. On the plus side - he was able to order a coil from Lennox for my air conditioner, which ( Read more... ) -
Much better...
Pyridium and Bactrim have made me much more comfortable this morning, Langer's cranberry juice cocktail is actually enjoyable to drink. Ocean Spray always reminds me of cough syrup. It's overcast and raining off and on. As a result the house is staying pleasantly cool. My tummy is still ouchie when I bend over but the sharp owies from the staples ( Read more... ) -
The Lark Ascending
If it is possible for music to capture the sense of wonder humans are capable of in the face of creation and existence and the mystery of mortality, then it is the violin solo in The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams. I am immensely grateful for the part of our soul that responds to beauty. -
because I was asked...
I have updated my Amazon wishlist. Mostly the Kindle books list since I find myself with several weeks of downtime while my tummy heals. I always feel funny making these announcements since it sounds like I'm fishing for presents but the folks who asked know who they are.
I'm also going to see about the ebook loans from my local library. -
Stick a fork in me, I'm done!
I actually got the "good to go" from my surgeon last night but I didn't want to try getting out and then find my meds somewhere and be exhausted and hurty when I finally got home. So I elected to stay one more night and head out this morning. Of course my temp spiked a wee bit last night but I did some coughing and deep-breathing. (Sumbitch that ( Read more... ) -
Life Update
Remember when I was so sick a few weeks ago? I was throwing up my toenails? That one? Yeah, and how I remarked that my abdomen was really sore the next few days? Well, it never went away and when I strained, like rolling over in bed or sitting up from lying down, I got a little out pouching from my navel. Um, gee. I'm a medical professional, I know ( Read more... ) -
In memory yet green
Tomorrow would be Charlie's 66th birthday. I thought I might get through the week with only a few pensive moments or two but it's 10:15 and I'm still at the office. I could have gone home a while ago but the nephew is out and I've just got the weird on me. A friend of mine talks about not fitting in her own skin. It's not quite that, but it's as if ( Read more... ) -
Better now
The estimable ziactrice and Kyle-Not-On-LJ called and invited me to lunch at the Brazilian steak house. I found my prescription sunglasses and went. Large quantities of roasted meat, including their awesome lambchops, helped me feel much better. Then I made it by the grocery store, where I picked up several sixpacks of diet soda and dog food, among other ( Read more... ) -
Kind thought for a sick cat requested
Punkin, the big bruiser in my icon, is at the vet's for a urinary blockage. He had one five years ago but has avoided them since. He's getting flushed out and checked for kidney damage but they think we caught it in time. He's good about telling me he's sick, unlike his brother, who hides in corners and sulks ( Read more... )