Tonsil infection. Which in turn has caused bronchitis. And the infection has spread into both eyes.
Yuck.
Prescriptions are partially covered by insurance but still cost $88.
I don't know how the low income and elderly living on fixed incomes can afford medication.
Still feel like crap.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Sunday, May 28
I'm not sure if it's a head cold or something else. Saturday I was about as sick as I can ever recall. Called my MD Saturday. They have Saturday morning hours for acute visits. Didn't think they'd be open on Memorial Day Saturday, but called anyway. They're closed for the holiday and will be back Tuesday. I'll call first thing Tuesday AM and they'll be able to get me in.Did almost nothing yesterday and today. I did go have breakfast and go to the grocery store today. Actually started out feeling better but have gotten worse as the day goes on.
I kind of look and feel like this squirrel does. :-)
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Friday, May 26, 2006
Brief Update
It's Friday, Memorial Day weekend. I had planned to take today (Friday) off; possibly go somewhere. But, I've had a severe head cold since Tuesday. Since I certainly don't feel like going anywhere, I went to work instead of taking the day off. I can be miserable at work just as easy as I can be miserable at home.
Living on aspirin and orange juice all week. Still feel like crap.
Hopefully I'll be better by Sunday. That's when M & C are driving down from NoVa to spend a couple of days in Cary with ADH, MIH and EIH.
Watching Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah on the Sci-Fi Channel. The late 90's version. The dubbing is perfect. Completely English accents and just slightly out of sync. It's great!
Living on aspirin and orange juice all week. Still feel like crap.
Hopefully I'll be better by Sunday. That's when M & C are driving down from NoVa to spend a couple of days in Cary with ADH, MIH and EIH.
Watching Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah on the Sci-Fi Channel. The late 90's version. The dubbing is perfect. Completely English accents and just slightly out of sync. It's great!
Monday, May 22, 2006
Sunday Concert
Afternoon Concert
Intermission sponsored by CSX Railway
Sanford Literati Preparing to Leave
Sunday was a laid back day. Went to Depot Park and listened to a concert by the Lee County Community Orchestra. Volunteer group of high school and adult musicians who put on a series of concerts every year. Obviously not the North Carolina Symphony, but pretty good and a nice reflection of community involvement.
Note that they all dress in blue jeans and white shirts. The white shirts can be anything from regular button shirts to tennis shirts to tee shirts.
The program was a combination of well known selections along with a couple of pieces designed to demonstrate a classical theme. I think the conductor is a local instructor. He gave a pretty good run down of each piece and an explanation of what to listen for.
JN goades Bill into telling the conductor / teacher an orchestra joke.
Question = What's the Difference Between an Orchestra and a Bull?
Response = I don't know?
Answer = A Bull has the Horns in the Front - And the Ass in the Back.
LOL
Back Home
Watched The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Interesting movie. Not for everyone, and this will be the only time I watch it, but decent.
I'm out of the office all this week at North Carolina Central University. It will be long tiring days, but at least it's in Durham so I don't have to live out of a hotel room all week.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Awesome is an Overused Word
Saturday AM, delivered the lawn mower to the local small engine repair shop. Gene works out of a shop at his house and is one of the last old time small country businesses.
If it’s gas or diesel powered, he’ll fix it. Not a shade tree mechanic – he does everything by the book and is an authorized warranty service technician for multiple small engine manufacturers such as Briggs & Stratton and Honda.
Each year, I take the mower to him for a ‘tune up’. He’ll replace the spark plug, sharpen the blade, replace the air and gas filters, change the oil, clean and adjust the carburetor and anything else the mower needs.
It’ll cost me a whopping $35 +/-.
He only works during the week, so you fill out a tag (in the box by the door), wire twist ties attach the tag to the machine, and leave it under the shelter in front of the shop. Gene will call and leave a message when it’s time to pick it up. Usually in 1 or 2 days. 3 if he has to have a part or kit delivered.
My last mower’s body housing rusted completely away with age (8 years) but it ran perfectly till the end because Gene kept it in tip top shape.
Now that I have a garage and equipment storage, the current (3 years old) mower should last me till Gene retires.
On to breakfast and to Artsplosure.
Artsplosure has really gone upscale in the past few years. Very few ‘crafts’ from the Arts and Crafts vendors. Mostly art in the hundreds and up range. Some of it way up. And, the music has gone way beyond local bands now.
JN and I were getting ready to leave when a Latin band from Miami was setting up on the main stage. We hung around to listen to a song or two before heading out.
Stayed for the whole set.
Awesome is an overused word – but JavierGarcia was Awesome!
Usually at any given performance, a couple hundred people will listen to a band for a while, and then mosey on during the set.
After just 15 or 20 minutes of Javier starting up – the main stage area was packed shoulder to shoulder with people listening and dancing.
It’s Latin. Not Salsa. I don’t know what the category is – but they were just simply awesome. The crowd (of a couple thousand or more) demanded an encore. I’ve never seen that before at Artsplosure.
These guys not only make fantastic music – they really enjoy themselves. The bass player especially enjoys playing.
Listening to them, the feeling and fun, and the crowd response reminded me of the time JCK and I saw Wilson Pickett at one of the very first Artsplosures - gosh - 20+ years ago.
I hope they make it big time.
‘Caines were down 2 – 1 second period last time I heard. Wonder if they came back and won? I didn’t receive a text message from ADH so I’m guessing they lost. Need to check.
KA-BOOM!
In the short time it took to compose this entry, the sky has gone from clear to a serious dark thunderstorm with lightening and a blowing downpour. I'm on the porch with the laptop and need to run inside. Now!
If it’s gas or diesel powered, he’ll fix it. Not a shade tree mechanic – he does everything by the book and is an authorized warranty service technician for multiple small engine manufacturers such as Briggs & Stratton and Honda.
Each year, I take the mower to him for a ‘tune up’. He’ll replace the spark plug, sharpen the blade, replace the air and gas filters, change the oil, clean and adjust the carburetor and anything else the mower needs.
It’ll cost me a whopping $35 +/-.
He only works during the week, so you fill out a tag (in the box by the door), wire twist ties attach the tag to the machine, and leave it under the shelter in front of the shop. Gene will call and leave a message when it’s time to pick it up. Usually in 1 or 2 days. 3 if he has to have a part or kit delivered.
My last mower’s body housing rusted completely away with age (8 years) but it ran perfectly till the end because Gene kept it in tip top shape.
Now that I have a garage and equipment storage, the current (3 years old) mower should last me till Gene retires.
On to breakfast and to Artsplosure.
Artsplosure has really gone upscale in the past few years. Very few ‘crafts’ from the Arts and Crafts vendors. Mostly art in the hundreds and up range. Some of it way up. And, the music has gone way beyond local bands now.
JN and I were getting ready to leave when a Latin band from Miami was setting up on the main stage. We hung around to listen to a song or two before heading out.
Stayed for the whole set.
Awesome is an overused word – but JavierGarcia was Awesome!
Usually at any given performance, a couple hundred people will listen to a band for a while, and then mosey on during the set.
After just 15 or 20 minutes of Javier starting up – the main stage area was packed shoulder to shoulder with people listening and dancing.
It’s Latin. Not Salsa. I don’t know what the category is – but they were just simply awesome. The crowd (of a couple thousand or more) demanded an encore. I’ve never seen that before at Artsplosure.
These guys not only make fantastic music – they really enjoy themselves. The bass player especially enjoys playing.
Listening to them, the feeling and fun, and the crowd response reminded me of the time JCK and I saw Wilson Pickett at one of the very first Artsplosures - gosh - 20+ years ago.
I hope they make it big time.
‘Caines were down 2 – 1 second period last time I heard. Wonder if they came back and won? I didn’t receive a text message from ADH so I’m guessing they lost. Need to check.
KA-BOOM!
In the short time it took to compose this entry, the sky has gone from clear to a serious dark thunderstorm with lightening and a blowing downpour. I'm on the porch with the laptop and need to run inside. Now!
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