Today 3Nov2022:Thursday Busy

I took the day off and decided to go with a low-stress day, so I did not rush all day. I was busy all day, but I was doing things I wanted or needed to do to feel safe.

The morning started with me not getting up at 6:15 but sleeping in beyond 8AM–something I never do. I then skipped reading my email and instead went to make breakfast. Today I had three poached eggs (which I failed to swirl enough and stuck to the bottom of the pan) and fried shredded potatoes I got from the German Deli in Metzger. I found some canned peaches already open in the frig. I made liberal, Fair Trade coffee. I had breakfast while re-watching the Doctor Who special: The Power of the Doctor. I managed to see 3/4 before I needed to move on to writing the blog and checking my email. I liked it better this time.

I ordered more Utterly Smooth, 20% Urea, for the care of nerve issues in my hands and feet. It seems to be working. I would recommend it. I also ordered replacement wheels for the dishwasher bottom rack, the second set I have ordered, as two have broken, and the bottom rack is hard to use now. It is cheaper than trying to replace the whole thing again.

I wrote a brief blog for Wednesday, got dressed, and hung up some laundry. I am trying to get all the washing done this weekend and even put it away. I also did some of the dishes. Soon, I was headed out in Air Volvo to have a biz lunch I decided to keep on my day off. So Scott and I had a pleasant lunch.

I drove by the old Baseline Belgiums today. The house that is on Baseline was being taken down. But, back in 1996, the area had huge Belgium horses in a field and a house and barn across Baseline Road with a sign that said Baselines Belgiums. For those who don’t know horses, a Belgium is a huge horse that pulls wagons and is best known in the USA as the horses that pulls the Budweiser wagon in TV commercials. Now the field is apartments, and the house is just a pile of wreckage–times change.

Next, I went to the hummingbird house, and Susie was waiting for me. She was in her recliner chair in the living room and was falling asleep. Jennifer moved Susie to her bed, and we set up the TV. Susie and I watched Lord of the Rings: Rings of Powers, one of the later episodes (I don’t recommend even watching the first four unless you really love obscure Tolkien Lore. We also called Susan’s mother, Leta, and we chatted for a while.

Soon, I was headed out to make my doctor’s appointment. I kissed Susie goodbye and took Air Volvo across Beaverton without issue except for the usual heavy later afternoon Beaverton traffic. Finally, I reached the doc and did the routine paperwork.

My blood pressure, A1C, and general health are good. The numbness in my feet is still surface-level–not profound. I have a physical therapy referral for the pain in my right leg. I will be doing all the blood and other tests to check some items–my kidney showed issues last time, but I was coming out of anemia, so it needs to be rechecked before actions would be taken–could be a fluke. I also have an ear, throat, and nose doctor referral for my hearing issues. I will need a diabetic eye check, also. Quite a list–glad I was not sick! I will try to overlap these tests with tests that Susie needs.

I got a flu shot and a Pneumovax shot, one in each arm. I believe vaccines are the cheapest way to avoid serious illness; you do not want Bacterial Pneumonia. The Pneumovax was a bit sharp, and my arm ached. The flu shot was painless and has no soreness.

While waiting for Mariah to pick a place, I headed to Beaverton Powell’s Books and found a new SciFi book highly recommended. Powell’s staff writes recommendations on cards and places them under the books. Thus, This Is How You Lose the Time War came to my attention. I have read just a few pages, and I already love it.

Next, I drove slowly (there was no choice in the heavy traffic to Portland) to have dinner with Mariah. We met a Hopworks in SouthEast Portland off of Powell. The beer was good and came in steins! This is another local brewery; Mariah is working through the local beer-making places. I had a good burger and thought the place was nice, but the parking sucked. I had to park in the dark and rain on the local streets.

We chatted about car buying and my story for my new adventure. She liked the story, thinking first about some SciFi I was writing.

It was late soon, and we headed out. I stopped by McDonald’s near the Volvo Cave and got a hot fudge sundae. Finally, I put all the recycling and trash out for Friday.

I am having chills and then feel overheated. Yes, I think the vax is working. I am falling asleep while writing.

Thanks for reading.