Please tip the writer. Whatever amount you like-every little bit helps, and I’ll do a shoutout. We are always short of cash, especially with a big mortgage. Let me know if you or someone you know needs web design/development-my rates aren’t bad, and I’m more than pretty good at it. Java/database/AWS/UI too. ThankYouVeryMuch!
Another month, another blog entry. Been in pain for a lot of it-I’m thinking CBD and acupuncture, especially after talking to Vera and getting tired of sitting in pain. Joy-been laying off working out because of it too. Not much else-the season is changing, and we’re coming up on an election: “the most important election of our lives.” Maybe…we’ll see. Politics is now entertainment, as is news. I’m a little tired of it all. Next.
Monday morning (9/16). The house is empty. Erika and Claire are at the Dr’s, Matt is getting his teeth cleaned, Salem is at school. I have work to do. Typical weekend-put up a banner and a wind chime, drove around, Thai lunch in Lake O-meh, workouts. Was going to make bagels for a last hurrah of summer, ran out of time. A bit of a mess with one car and multiple people needing rides. We put up a Harris/Walz banner.
Wednesday afternoon. Another empty house. Dentist yesterday-my teeth are fine, gums ok. Workout last night-I’m doing 30-10-30 only in Tuesday. Ran outside, a little sprinkly. Picked up Salem from work. Claire had the dentist’s today-a couple of fillings needed.
Thursday noon. Not much going on-gamelan, had to leave early because picking up Salem from work. Finishing up a project. Claire got their fillings.
Friday lunch. Really quite tired after eating. Had to take Salem to school late. Not much else-want to make bagels tonight. Erika is napping-she said she didn’t sleep well.
Monday first thing (9/23), sitting in the scrum. Busy weekend-workout Friday, took Erika to get a tattoo in Tigard, went to Uwajimaya instead of a thing, back to look for an estate sale, home, very tired. Started making bagels, picked up Salem at the Moda Center, the usual big concert traffic. Pissed off a prick by flipping him off after he ganked the turn line-he actually got out of his car and yelled at me-I didn’t engage-too much at risk when you fight on the street, especially at my skill level-he was from Washington, going into downtown Portland at 11 on a Saturday night… Did a bunch of yard work Sunday-edging, trimming, put up our no trespassing signs. Skipped workout, picked up Salem from work.
Tuesday morning, trying to get stuff done, but both jobs are stuck. Dag. Lunchtime-got stuff done, but those stuck jobs bother me.
Wednesday morning, in a meeting, had to get a lambda running, need to change up a couple of jobs. Also need to check on the stuck ones from yesterday. Had a plane dream last night. Fine workout-Tuesdays are 30-10-30, walk/run to save my glycogen, excellent t’ai chi. Picked up Salem early from work. My right glute/ham is quite sore, and sitting for any time is painful. We watched the last episode of Father Brown. Next season starts in 2025.
Wednesday night (10/2). Sort of skiving on this. Watching the Father Brown spin-off, Sister Boniface. Not much else-we’re doing gamelan at the Oregon pen, and rehearsing at PSU. Emptied the spa, as the pump was recalled and we’re getting a new one. Put up hanging rods in our alcove, have to re-do one set. Erika has diverticulitis, again. Salem get their shots and is miserable, Matt is getting a cold, Claire started a new job yesterday.
Thursday mid-morning. Not much happening. Gamelan was at L&C, the water did a job on the ceiling tiles, and Mindy said part of the carpet too, as they forgot to empty the dehumidifier in time. Brought my music home. Took the trash out. Going to rain tonight, so I need to cover the spa, check the porches, and Erika’s stuff. So. Much. Stuff. At least the robovac is working fine-and here it comes. Need to pay the late mortgage. Send us $$$ if you have some to spare-I need to work on money-making schemes-ID? Selling MAGA merch? Music? A second job? Ack…
Friday afternoon. It’s cold, wet, and dark out today. Had to break out the lights and the heater. Claire and Matt have colds.
Wednesday afternoon (10/9), we’re short of $$$, as usual. Erika got a job at EastSi Deathletic Club, Claire started their new job. My butt is better, but not healed completely, so I’m laying off the gym for a bit. I still can’t sit for very long-Erika got me topical painkiller, so sleeping is easier-I slipped on a wet doormat and really strained it. Had a virtual Dr’s to refresh my bp meds. Picked up Salem from the Schnitz last night, Koyaanisqatsi is getting a showing with the orchestra and the Glass Ensemble in November. Usual otherwise-been cooler and damp. I’ve been in the doghouse..
Tuesday evening (10/15), I’m going to call it, I think. I’m sort of out of the doghouse. Been not working out trying to recover my leg-almost there. Busy weekend trimming trees and bushes, cut the grass, blew out the leaves. Got the new spa pump. Been listening to Stewart Copeland talking a lot. Trying to finish the Jane Jacobs book.
Late Wednesday afternoon-finishing up work.
Saturday night (10/20). Have a headache. A bit of work, then drove around in Gresham-breakfast, outlet, craft, witchy, Del taco. Blew all the leaves in the front porch-many more to come. Train to psu and gamelan Thursday, day off, gig Friday.
Sunday afternoon-I think I’ll call this. Had to complete the work bit from yesterday-3 of 24 failed with throttling. Finished up the next book.
Page 23, sentence 5: “They harm us because we take them for granted.” The Death and Life of Great American Cities, “The sooner you’re finished here, the better.” The Untold Story.