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Fifty trips around the Sun
Well, I made it this far…and I’m mostly intact. Cancer? Nope Broken limbs? None Stroke? Nope Type II diabetes? Nope (or not yet) Any kind of genetic disorder that shortens one’s lifespan? Nope Asthma? Slight Compared to my relatives and … Continue reading
Fifteen years of marriage today
How I wish I were in Las Vegas right now. The heat doesn’t bother me as much. What should one expect anyway? It’s in the middle of the desert so there’s no point in whining over the weather/climate. Anyway…Somara and … Continue reading
Update on my health, blech!
As I approach my fiftieth orbit around the Sun and deal with the inevitable allergies most Austin residents acquire, I pushed for more aggressive treatment, especially over my need to cough about every ten minutes. I finally received some steroids … Continue reading
Rest in Peace Asa
Earlier this month, Asa the dog and mascot of my primary care giver passed away peacefully. He managed to live over 15 years which I imagine is good for a pure-breed dog (allegedly pure-breeds have shorter lifespans than “mutts.”). Asa … Continue reading
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Thirteen years of Volume Five!
The anniversary was yesterday but I always just remember I started the blog-format around the Fourth of July. There are days I miss the older, original printed versions because technology has come pretty far in cost as well as ease. … Continue reading
This month’s header, Bugs Bunny’s birthday
Every July we celebrate the wascally wabbit’s birthday (7/27/1940) and all the he has brought. I found a piece of art with him playing Brunhilde from The Ring in “What’s Opera Doc?” It’s not from a real cel, it’s a piece Chuck … Continue reading
Tried the “new” Quarter Pounder
I remember the announcement last year about McDonald’s switching to fresh ground beef for their burgers in 2018. Well I finally got around to trying to taste the difference. In short, the Quarter Pounder (with cheese) doesn’t taste like the … Continue reading
My first Wellness/Lose It challenge
For the next four weeks, I will be participating in my employer’s latest Lose It challenge. I agreed to this because Somara has been twisting my arm for a couple years to join. I finally capitulated under two conditions; she … Continue reading
Summer 2018 is here
Technically, Summer begins with Memorial Day for me, some of us never get over the ebb and flow of the seasons from when we were in school. Although I’m late on my finale to Karl Marx’s 200th birthday and I … Continue reading
Good news regarding my knee(s)
Two weeks ago I got my right knee and ankle looked at by the doctor, everything appeared fine, take some drugs and stay off those parts when it comes to exercise…in short, no running until further notice. The bike and … Continue reading
My day had a surprisingly nice start…
…because I went to HEB for my coffee stuff and found $20 on the ground! I made sure it wasn’t from the cashiers by accident. Then I hung around for five minutes, hoping the person who dropped it/lost it would … Continue reading
No running for a couple weeks
After a couple weeks of excruciating pain in my right knee, I got a doctor’s appointment to have it look into. By the time I did see him, it had improved and pain has now moved into my right ankle. … Continue reading
No more student loan payments!
Somara and I pulled it off in less than 12 years via a 20-year refinancing plan! We no longer have to pony up anymore money to Navient (who took over for Sallie Mae), and we were lucky not to be … Continue reading
The header for May ’18
This month’s header is a celebration of the sleeper hit She’s Having a Baby which was a pleasant departure for John Hughes after his string of six teenager movies. I think it also marked Hughes’ decision to make more films involving adults … Continue reading
“Health” took some time off on me for the Summer
As per usual, if I’m writing, I’m feeling better and pulling it together. Part of the setback is also allergies. How I love coughing every ten minutes. Good things happened as well, namely my nephews who live in Qatar are … Continue reading →