I just got back from Dungeons and Dragons at Cory’s house. This was the first time playing this character for a whole gaming session (5:30 to 9) as my last character sacrificed himself to save a planet. I now play (instead of a Lawful Good, holy warrior) a cleric of War that is effective (Lawful Evil). I had to remember how to play a cleric (it has been years since I played one), learn the features of War, and how to use my spells again. I managed to not make any terrible mistakes, and we all had a good time taking on various spell-jamming challenges–think Swords and Sorcery with space-traveling sailing ships. It was an excellent way to end Sunday and my week of Rest and Recovery from the shoe company.
Before this, I stopped at the Oak Hills McMenamins for chili and an iced tea for dinner. This is on my way to Cory’s house, and I stop to grab something quick after leaving Susie’s place at 4PM. About $13 for a bowl of soup of the day and an iced tea, perfect.
Returning to the early afternoon, I spent the time with Susie at her place found at the hummingbird house in Portland (Tigard) at Allegiance Senior Care LLC, 9925 SW 82nd. Ave. Portland (Tigard), OR 97223; phone (503) 246-4116. I arrived after lunch at the Volvo Cave in Air Volvo, having survived some emergency braking without losing any paint. Air Volvo’s autobraking started when the truck in front of me braked short but had no break lights (including the third light) to warn me. I saw something strange with the truck and was gently braking when Air Volvo took over and slammed me to non-movement. I was surprised but not shocked as I was about to stand on the brake (there was no room).
Susie was happy to see me. The air in Tigard was worse than in Beaverton (already yellow status), and later moved to Orange. I was coughing in the car and sneezing. I decided no trip to the mall, and we stayed inside. The air worsened as the day went on–forest fire smoke from the Cascade Mountain fires. The hills disappeared into a grey smoke.
Susie and I watched a few episodes of “Only Murders in the Building.” Susie was sleepy, but she wanted to stay in her wheelchair. I stayed with her and watched carefully so she would not fall out. Susie woke up when I was laughing. She was trying to stay awake with me, but she was tired. As I said, at 4PM, I left Susie safe in her bed, watching M.A.S.H.
Moving to the start of the day. I was up before 7AM–my hand hurt. I was reading a book on the Spanish Armanda last night, and the weight seemed to have stressed my hand–this has happened to me before. I made coffee and then rode Susie’s non-moving bike to not travel about 5 miles for twenty-plus minutes while watching the CBS morning news (ABC just showing ads). I could not quite do thirty minutes–soon. This is part of my retirement plan–lose twenty pounds in six months.
I spent the whole morning writing the blog for Saturday, including some commentary here and there. Lunch was reheated pasta and homemade veggie sauce with shredded Italian sausage. Excellent when reheated. I watched ShipHappens on YouTube while eating.
And that is an excellent place to stop tonight. Thank you for reading.
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