Robns

I saw my first two robins of the year this morning.

I'm taking that as a sign that winter is finally, finally over.

Final Four

I didn't do too well with my NCAA brackets.   I only got two of the Final Four.

I did pick Wisconsin to win it all. and the Badgers are still in it, so we'll see what happens.

Yodit's Back

My aide Yodit came back last night as scheduled, and she was just fine after being ill Sunday night.

It was good to see her healthy again.

Go Irish

Tonight, Notre Dame plays Wichita State in the Sweet 16.

The Irish are probably favored, and I think they'll win.

Phone

My sister Kim discovered New Year's Day that my cell phone wasn't working.  It's still not.  I'm getting a new one, but that hasn't happened yet.

Luckily, I had no emergencies this winter.

Sinuses Again

Well, the weather is finally changing into the spring and summer mode, and my sinuses are acting up again.

Hopefully, the changeover will be quick.

Yodit

My aide Yodit didn't feel at all well last night.

Hopefully she'll be much better before her next shift Thursday night.

So.............

Notre Dame and Butler won in the NCAA Tournament yesterday.  Purdue lost.

IU and Valparaiso have games later today.  I think they'll both probably lose.  IU probably would've been better off in the NIT this year.

Going Out

Spring arrives this weekend, and the weather is going along with that.

I'll start taking my power chair out after supper again soon.

Doctor Visit

I had my first appointment with my new primary physician this morning.  It went well.

He seems to be a nice guy, and the nurse who did the preliminary stuff was nice, too.

Notes

Notes have been placed around my apartmwnt, reminding my aides to do things they should be doing, anyway.

It gives the place an institutional feel, but I guess it's okay.

The Big Dance

Five teams from Indiana made it to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament this year, after none made it last year.

Notre Dame is the highest seed of the five, and probably has the best chance to win some games.  In fact, I'd make the Irish a dark horse to win it all.

Tournament Hoops

IU and Notre Dame won in their conference tournaments last night, but Butler lost.

All three, plus Purdue, will likely get in the NCAA tournament.

Snoozing

After supper, I often lie on my couch to watch television.  When I do, though, I often fall asleep.  Sometimes, I don't even hear the overnight aide come in.

I'm getting old.

Good Day

Yesterday was a good day.  My muscle control was sharp, and doing whatever I wanted was relatively easy.

I have fairly few days like that, so it felt good.

Feeling Better

I'm beginning to feel better as the weather improves.  My mouth is healing after the dental visit, and my throat is largely clear of the gunk.

Hopefully, I can start eating ice cream again soon.

Tom Crean

Some people seem to be calling for IU basketball coach Tom Crean to be fired after a rough end to the regular season.

That's silly, if it's based strictly on the record.  This team lacks the size to really compete, but Crean is a really good college coach.

Winter's Last Gasp?

According to television, the weather will warm after another cold night last night.  Temperatures in the 50s are expected next week.

This winter has been even colder than last winter, so they say, though with less snow.  We certainly could use an early spring.

Sore Mouth

About every time I go to the dentist, my mouth is sore for a few days afterwards, presumably from them mucking around in there.

It's the same this time.

Indiana Weather

More snow is on the way, to be followed by temperatures in the 50s, which will cause flooding.

It's amazing, but it's Indiana weather.

NCAA Hoops

IU and Iowa play tonight in a game that could lock up a NCAA Tournament bid for the winner.  If both teams are playing well, it could be a spectacular game. 

I'm looking forward to it.

More Snow

We had another big snowstorm over the weekend.  March is here, however, and temperatures are supposed to reach the 40s this week, so the snow shouldn't stay long.

Hopefully, this will be the last big snow till next winter.