Visitation w/ the Physician

Had a nice visit w/ the doctor yesterday. Had a prescrip. that they wouldn't authorize a refill on until I came in to the office.
So, while I was there, I had her check out my left arm. It's been giving me trouble when I drop to do push-ups or reach at shoulder level or higher. Felt bone deep betw. my shoulder and elbow ( Bicep, humerus....). Everything checked out, though, and she advised I lay off the push-ups for a week or so. Prescribed a cream for a rash I've been getting on my shins periodically ever since I had radiation treatments in 2007. Oh, and refilled my prescrip so I don't run marathons in my sleep :-).
Scheduled a full physical, since it's been a year and a half, too. I look forward to that. I just love the way they ask, "Is this uncomfortable", when they're checking a guys prostate. Duh! Yes, it's a tad uncomfortable. But, it needs to be done. I'm approaching 50.
Man!! That just doesn't seem possible. Where did all those years go?!! Wasn't it just yesterday that I was 21?!! I wouldn't go back, though. The years have been way too good to me. I might miss out on meeting my beautiful bride if I go delving into the past. Too high a price pour moi.
Then we had a nice lunch at Chili's, went to Home Depot, picked up my "drugs" and headed home to our little buddy. We had a really nice day.

This @#&%$*! Day

What a day! I slept well last night and felt pretty good 'til about 3:00 today. I fell asleep w/out even realizing I had blinked. When I woke up, it's like someone filled my legs and body full of lead. It was only about a 1/2 hour nap. I wonder if exercise doesn't, at times, cause me to absorb the Fentanyl faster. 'Cause I have been exercising more and more vigorously. So, it's a thought.

11 Years!

My wife and I celebrated our 11th anniversary Saturday. I got her a massage, and she got me some acupuncture.
We had Rizzoto crab balls as an appetizer. The restaurant treated us to a glass of champagne. Then, she had Red Snapper w/ asparagus & potatos. I had Lobster Ravioli w/ asparagus. We enjoyed a half bottle of Zinfandel, and then, we had a chocolate lava cake w/ some lovely decaf for dessert. Wonderful day!!
Oh! And, yes, there was a nice bouquet of flowers waiting for her when we reached our table.
Love that woman!

Couldn't Women do a Better Job?

This is entered realizing full well that there are stand-up, courageous men on this soil.
With a war going on, the brats in Washington fighting like six year olds trying to make sure hard working Americans have little if any health care and our reps slowly giving our country away to anyone who promises to suck the life out of the U.S., I've been thinking. Women are smart, strong and cunning enough to play politics (in a good way). They should be running this country. With a certain wolf-killing republican taken into consideration, I think women would make better decisions, wouldn't let tremendous egos get in the way and wouldn't decide the best way to settle things is to hire innocent citizens to kill other innocent citizens. For Pete's sake, show some guts and fight your own fight.
By the way, why are so many people blaming Obama for an avalanche that piled up behind baby bush? Our current president inherited the mess that exists, and it's going to take him more than 15 minutes to clean it up and complete his other responsibilities.

Exercise

Boy! There's a good deal to be said for exercise and illness. I was absolutely dragging earlier today. But, I refused to let it keep me down. I took our little buddy for a walk, did some push-ups, spent a few minutes on the ellipse and did a few other activities. I feel much better. Need to do that more often. :-)

Ophthalmologist & Time-out

The ophthalmologist was very pleased today. My field of vision has improved along with my vision clarity and eye pressure. I do hate having my pupils dialated, though.
Starting Saturday, I'll be giving my wonderful bride a break from me. Family is coming up to give me a ride to Columbia. Wifey will be on vacation for four days and then meet me in Columbia, where we'll spend time w/ both our families and just alone together.

Oops!

Oops! That date, 10/16, is a Friday. You could probably figure that out for yourself. But, I thought, " Better safe than sorry". :-)