Fiddling With Me

The company nurse came by yesterday, and she brought new sippy cups.  It seems an aide who comes occasionally isn't happy with the way I drink.  She not only brought new cups, but, I'm told,  they threw away the old ones.

So, without asking me, instead of telling that aide to adjust to me, the company forces me to adjust.  That doesn't strike me as good business practice.  It does strike me as heavy handed and disrespectful.  Who gave them the right to throw away my property?  I have enough challenge getting adequate fluids-- which, I suppose, is largely my fault.  I don't need people making it even harder for no good reason.

Colts

The Colts returned to their familiar pattern Sunday, falling behind and coming back to win.  That works against weaker teams, but it gets you buried against good teams.

The Colts need to blow somebody out.

Uncle Max

My Uncle Max passed away yesterday.  He was Mom's oldest brother, and Dad's best friend when they were boys.  Dad's younger sister Caroline was Mom's best friend.

They're all gone now.

Vacation Time

Two, perhaps three, of my main aides are taking time off in October.

It might be a long month for me.

Still Using My Fan

I'm still using my fan.  I have to work so hard when I first get on the computer every day that I get hot, and the fan helps.

After a bit, I get in a groove, and everything is easier.

Doctor

I went to the doctor today for a checkup.

Everything was fine.

Colts 0-2

The Colts lost their second straight game last night, and looked bad doing it.

Of course, they did the same thing last year and went 11-3 the rest of the season.

Chipmunk

I got a good view if a chipmunk outside my apartment this weekend.  It was pretty cool.

We have many small animals around here.

Using My Fan

My aide Dennise has rigged my fan so I can turn it on and off myself.

I didn't think I'd use it much this late in the year, but I've used it about every day this week.

Assumptions

People make assumptions about other people.  They especially make assumptions about disabled persons, often assuming the disabled are less intelligent, less capable than they are.

Even physicians and other healthcare professionals too often make such assumptions.  They should know better.

Family

I have two aides now who've told me I'm part of their families.

They're both terrific ladies whom I trust completely, so I'm honored they feel that close to me.

Book

I ordered a book from Amazon last month and had to re-order it, but I finally got it today.

It's odd.  The first time I ordered this one, I also ordered another one, and I got that book promptly.

Colts

The Colts opened their season yesterday looking very much like last year's team.  That can be good, of course, but it wasn't yesterday.

Hopefully, they'll get better.

Pirates

My Pirates still have the third best record in baseball, but it doesn't look like they'll catch the Cardinals in their division.

So, the Pirates will likely play in the wild card game for the third year in a row.

Jordan

Jordan, who used to be my main daytime aide, will be here again today.

It'll be good to see her again.

Joe.... Again

My brother Joe's surgery went well yesterday.  They found a third tumor, but it was not cancerous.  They found no more cancer at all, so that's great news.

I'm relieved.

Joe

No word yet about Joe.   His surgery was scheduled to start at noon and take half an hour if all went well.

I'm increasingly concerned, as it's now about 3.

Joe

My brother Joe has melanoma, but full-body scans show the cancer has not spread beyond the two small tumors in his intestines.

He will have surgery to remove those tomorrow.

Geese

I saw several Canadian geese flying very low-- 20 or 30 feet high-- when I was out this morning.  I could see lots of detail.

It was pretty neat.

Brady Wins

Tom Brady beat the NFL in federal court, having his suspension overturned.  He'll now be eligible to play the full season.

That will make the victory even sweeter if the Colts can pound the Patriots.

Summer Heat

The summer heat is arriving a bit late this year,

If it leads to a mild winter, I'm all for it.

Ten Years

It's been ten years now since Mom and I moved back to Indiana from Florida.

It's been a tumultuous ten years, which makes me more grateful I was back home.