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The Grapes of Wrath
I’ve been reading John Steinbecks “The Grapes of Wrath.”An online friend mentioned it, and I realized I had never read it.It is an American Classic, so I needed to read it.I’m currently on Chapter 15. I get myself mentally “dressed” when reading such books.I’m wearing oily overalls with an oily “nice” coat that I wear…
Read MoreMedical Test Results
I received all of my test results in my Patient Portal today. All of the tests, eight pages worth, have some irregularities within the pages. I do have a Kidney Infection. I knew that already. I also told them that I keep a Kidney Infection.I have a Foley Catheter inserted into “Lenny,” my Urostomy, which…
Read More1/29/2023
It’s Sunday.I’ve showered and changed my Wafers and Bandages.I then placed a Medical Order for the out-of-pocket items that I purchase on a monthly basis. Sometimes only after two weeks. The dogs are fed, and the truck is warm. —I almost broke off into a poem there.It’s sprinkling outside. A bit gloomy looking. Still, though,…
Read MoreOf Mice And Men
Growing up, one of the first books I was assigned to read was “Of Mice And Men.”It was the Seventh Grade.I fell in love with it. In fact, I couldn’t wait to get to the end to see the farmhouse and land that George and Lennie were going to buy.I couldn’t wait for Lennie to…
Read More1/28/2023 Updates
We had a neighbor pass away this week.He didn’t have a big family and lived alone. I saw a car parked in his front yard. Not the driveway. In the yard. In front of the door.Knowing that criminals like to keep up with who has passed so they can break into the house, I called…
Read MoreAnother Night Terror
I’m standing in a lush Wheatfield.It stands waist-high. The wind blows softly.It’s tranquil in this moment. I feel young and free. I look to my left and see my best friend from when I was twenty.He’s got his hand on top of the tall Wheat, letting it sway underneath his hand.He stands in peace. Not…
Read MoreHealth Update
—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I’ve completed all of my medical appointments and medical tests.Now, I sit and wait for the results to be sent to my patient portal.I should hear something today. My doctor did tell me not to be surprised if I did end up having to go…
Read More1/26/2023
It’s morning: 6:01 AM. “Alexa, turn on ‘Barney,’” I say aloud, and my lamp beside my recliner turns on. “Alexa, turn on ‘Andy,’” and my desk lamp comes on. “Tommy the Dawg” opens one eye and uses it to see what I’m doing. He closes it back.“Just keep sleeping, buddy.” I sit at my laptop…
Read More1/25/2022
Lots of things happening yesterday and today. Lots of Adventures. The problem is the person it concerns wants me to refrain from writing about it. (Publicly) —and I understand and respect that. I always respect people when they ask me not to write about something. I did stop by “Arby’s” today for their New Ribeye…
Read MoreHealth Update
—Update On My Health— Today has been a good day. I felt great compared to the past few days. I still had sweats and got cold at times. I sweated during the night last night as well. I’m hoping tonight I will sleep great since today went so well. I’ll see the doctor this week,…
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