They’re heeerrrrreeee! Saw my first hatched adult Brood X cicada on the sidewalk today while going out for my daily roll on the knee scooter. There is no mistaking their large red eyes. I thought it was dead because it … Continue reading →
If my ankle is the worst inconvenience to befall me, I hereby pronounce myself blessed. An opinion piece in the newspaper I read this evening written by a critical care doctor at a hospital in Boston reminded me how much. … Continue reading →
Two things are getting old: the construction and my ankle injury. I realize these two situations will be stinking ripe before they’re finished. On the former, at least I have some company at the house, and the guys are really … Continue reading →
Among a total of 11 “National Day Things” today, are National Love a Tree Day (who doesn’t love a tree?) and National Sea Monkey Day (who doesn’t love a sea monkey?). I used to have sea monkeys in a little … Continue reading →
We didn’t want to be at the house today because there was more construction going on (pouring the concrete steps to the basement and clearing the bank to prepare for the driveway extension. The guys managed to break the Cox … Continue reading →
Day three of an injured ankle. The colors are spreading across the side of my foot to my toes and getting darker; the swelling has gone down by half. I’ve been staying booted during the day, which allows me to … Continue reading →
Today would have been my dad’s 92nd birthday; sadly, he made it only to 84. I used to think about him a lot for the first few years after his death. But as the years go by, he doesn’t as … Continue reading →
Grrrrrrr! This morning I tripped on a step in my garage and badly sprained my ankle. I was heading out to buy the construction guys donuts (I know, not the healthiest treat, but I figured they’d be grateful). Obstacles had … Continue reading →
It’s National Foam Rolling Day, and I need to get re-acquainted with mine. My excuse is I can’t use the foam roller in our basement workout area because it’s a mess, what with all the construction of doors and windows. … Continue reading →
Had a sudden attack of a bad stomach this morning and no clue what brought it on. Today marks one week since getting the second covid shot, but it’s unclear whether the tummy thing was related. It cleared up after … Continue reading →
