3 December 2024
We were up by 6 am and I had Wade at the United terminal by 6:55. He wanted some extra time to get through TSA and based on the traffic, there were plenty of people flying back home after Thanksgiving and he’ll need the time with TSA.
I came back home and started some wash. I was needing some coffee, Raisin Bran, grapefruit and more coffee. I’ll plan on a nap this afternoon.
We watched a movie last night, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, based on Tchaikovsky’s original. It’s noted for having males for most of the female parts and its homoeroticism. I was a little skeptical but it turned out to be a really well done movie. It was the longest running ballet on London’s West End. I headed to bed immediately after the movie and I think Wade turned in soon after.
I knew I needed to balance my checking account for November. When I looked, I had not balanced the September, October nor November. It was a little tricky putting in items that I had not entered into checking and then looking at the credit card charges. All came out OK but I won’t know for 100% until the December statement.
In my defense, the statements come out one or two days at the first of the month. In August, I was in the hospital with dehydration (3 days). I have no idea what happened in September and October other than I blanked out. November was more up to date.
My meeting with Dr. Dunhill went well other than filling out forms that I had previously filled out online. He’s pleased with my progress and made no changes. Upon the recommendation of my endocrinologist, I asked for an appointment with a urologist. Dr. Dunhill said that was prudent but asked that I do another PSA test in a month to have two sets of data to present to the urologist.
Later, Holy Cross confirmed an appointment in March. That’s pretty good considering the last urologist I tried to schedule was 6 months out.
On the way home I stopped by Whole Foods and did some grocery shopping. I finished with the laundry and even managed to trim some palm trees and wild lime for bulk trash pickup tomorrow. My only question is what is for dinner?
Stay tuned!
Hello Fred Searcy, I came across this blog while I was wandering around in my phone while recovering from a cold. I read bits and pieces of it and found it very interesting. You have an impressive knowledge of botany. You probably don’t remember me, but I was also a teacher at Itawamba. I will always be grateful for your kindness when my dog was killed by a car. Your thoughtfulness meant a lot to me and I’m glad to have this opportunity to thank you again.
Of course I remember you! I’ve followed your and Jerome’s careers over the years. I’m glad you found the blog and really appreciate hearing from you.
I have looked for you previously but never found anyone I was certain was you. Not sure how I missed coming across this blog. Amazing that we both ended up in the same state. It sounds as if you have had a full and interesting life. I am sorry to hear about your health issues. I hope your future results are positive and you are able to resume doing the things you so enjoy
Jerome and I are both retired. I retired in. August 2023.
I often reflect on losing my dog all those years ago and it always bothered me that I may not have adequately thanked you as I was so sad. Yours was a meaningful kindness.
If you are ever in my part of the state and have any free time, please let me know and maybe we could get together for lunch or dinner.