Hidden Chamber in Mount Rushmore

 Michelle’s condition has been as steady as the Mount Rushmore Hidden Chamber. Michelle had another round of chemotherapy this week and so far, there have been no side effects. She seemed a little sleepier after each infusion, but the first day was early. A Normal day in the life of Michelle starts around 9:30am but she needed to be in the infusion chair at 8:15, so she was tired all week just from her schedule being thrown off.

There was no hiding that Michelle struggles with her physical therapist. She has decided to change therapists and locations. Every time we left PT she was depressed and far from motivated to do any of the work assigned. She finally decided this week she was done trying and wanted to move on. A new appointment has been scheduled for next week at a different facility.

Highlight of the week Michelle went down to visit the neighbor at the horse barn this week. Michelle and I are always keeping an eye on the horse barn from the ranch. She has been wanting to get out more and decided to ride with me on the gator to check for eggs at the barn then go visit Cynthia, our neighbor that runs a Mounted Patrol business down the hill from us. Cynthia showed us a new hidden alcove she uses for a tack room; it was super cool. A real building, hidden in the horse stalls. It comes with a great story. 

Random Fact of the Week There’s a hidden chamber behind Lincoln’s head at Mount Rushmore. To accompany the faces, the monument’s sculptor, Gutzon Borglum had ambitious visions of a repository with an entrance crowned by a bronze eagle, accessible by a grand staircase. Interiors were to be adorned with friezes, vaulted ceilings, busts, and bronze-and-glass cabinets that housed artifacts central to American democracy. The construction only got so far — a tunnel was blasted into the canyon — before it was abandoned. Though the unfinished Hall of Records, cut into the rock behind President Lincoln’s head, remains off-limits to visitors, it's the bearer of a titanium vault with porcelain panels outlining milestones in U.S. history.

Did you know? We lived 52 miles apart from each other until 5 days before our wedding. My hidden hollow was in Killeen Texas and Michelle lived in Austin.

Throwback Love Story The 2014 tax bill came, and it was close to $10k. Michelle and I talked about how expensive it was to live in Round Rock. The school district taxes were higher than any other school district in the area and we were now empty nesters. No better time than the present.

We sold our house within hours of putting it on the market. We bought an RV and started looking for a new forever home. We moved into an RV park near the Travis County exposition center. We had a 32ft RV with 400 sq ft of interior space. Just enough for 2 adults, a cat, a dog, and an African Grey. We were probably better off without the bird but that’s a story for another time. We spent a lot of time outside that summer. Dinners were mostly made on the gas grill I carted from our old house. We were on our way home from a road trip and Michelle asked me what I wanted for dinner. “Chicken pasta salad” I said. “Say what?” was her response. After 12 years of marriage, she had never made this before. She had no idea how to even start it. My mom used to make the best chicken pasta salad I told her. I started telling her what was in it and describing how to make it, it sounded so good. I forgot we were living in a 400 sq ft RV with a condensed kitchen. Michelle being the trooper she is, made a better chicken pasta salad than I remember my mom making growing up. She still laughs to this day, thinking of how I “forced” her to make something new while living in confined quarters.

Deep Thoughts Make every moment count. It seems as soon as I finish writing an update it is time to start another. I can't believe how fast time seems to be going. Some moments seem to last forever, yet time itself is like a speeding train. As I have gotten older it seems like years have gone by quicker than a star nosed mole can eat. Yet, I remember my childhood. Where summer seemed to last forever. What is the difference? Maybe it comes down to the joy extracted from life. Right now, it has been important to grab a hold of joy when I can. I try to make every moment count. We are living life to the fullest because time is short, and you never know what the next day brings.

Clandestine Daytime TV “The Challenge” (HULU). “The Rookie” (HULU)

Confidential Primetime “What We Do in the Shadows” (HULU)Based on the feature film of the same name from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, "What We Do in the Shadows" is a documentary-style investigate the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of four vampires who've "lived" together for hundreds of years in Staten Island.

“Hijack” (Apple TV), “Secret Chef” (HULU)

“The Chamber of Secrets”

The Menu

Occult Delights

Blue Bell Mint Chocolate Chip

Dilly Bar

HEB Mint Fudge Cookies

The Furtive

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Shrimp

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Frankenstein Stroganoff

Smoked Paprika Chicken Thighs

Sous Vide Chicken Breast

Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich

Classified Delights

Mixed Vegetables

Tater Tots

French Fries

Cauliflower Rice

Corn

Rice

Conspiratorial Hydration

Lemonade

Water

Love you,

Brian

www.RockSteadyChambers.org

Sharp as a Porcupine Quill

 Michelle has been sharp as a porcupine quill this week. She has been on her game for sure. We were on the elevator on the way to the oncologist, I sometimes like to jump up right before the elevator stops. This week she looked at me and said, “Are you ready?” She bent her legs like she was going to jump up. It brought me so much joy to see the old Michelle flinging off her old quills again. Usually, I am the only one joking around like that.

Michelle had Physical Therapy this week. She didn’t make any mistakes except possibly not exercising enough. She also had lab work and a meeting with her oncologist who was impressed with Michelle’s breathing and said everything is looking great. Michelle was hoping to start a round of chemotherapy after the appointment but unfortunately there wasn’t enough time to finish the day 1 treatment. A short period of depression hit. Her mindset was to get it done, now we must wait until Monday. A cookie dough blizzard helped snap her out of the short depression.

Highlight of the week She had her toes in the water, feet in the sand, not a worry in the world, a cold lemonade in her hand, Life was good. Michelle and I went to Corpus Christi this past weekend. It was tremendous to see Michelle sit down in the water and watch the waves splash up against her. She sat there for at least an hour, soaking up the sun. Nothing could take the smile from her face. 

Random Fact of the Week Porcupines are covered in about 30,000 quills. They cannot throw or shoot their quills. Because quills are so lightly attached, they come off easily when a predator encounters them. While porcupines spend most of the time on the ground, they are good climbers and regularly climb trees in search of food and occasionally even build nests in trees. They are also good swimmers. In the wild, they are known to live as long as 18 years.

Did you know? I almost hit Michelle in the head with a backhoe boom before we were engaged, and again last year when I dug Luck Lake out! You’d think I learned my lessons. Luckily, she has quick reflexes.

Throwback Love Story It was September 2018; I had been traveling a lot for work. Michelle was tending to Luck Ranch without issue. There were lambs being born, which was her favorite. We also recently welcomed a calf to the ranch. Finding things to occupy the time was never an issue at Luck Ranch. Spending time alone while your husband was away on a business trip, that was lonely and getting old. I knew this and could sense it when we talked, so I decided it was time for another surprise. I made dinner reservations in downtown Austin. As some of you may know or may have learned within recent months, we don’t go out much, so this was not going to be a trip to Mc Donald’s folks, we were headed to downtown Austin, in the heart of it all.

The restaurant was called “Russian House”. As a Russian linguist, the name alone had me hooked. When I learned Russian, I also learned the culture. You don’t need to learn Russian or study their culture to know, they love their Vodka. Well, “Russian House” was a vodka bar on 5th street. It’s a darn good thing I booked a painting lesson along with our dinner. I like vodka, but Michelle is not a fan. I was amazed by the few hundred vodka varieties infused in-house. They use fruits, herbs, and roots like grapefruit, saffron, rose, horseradish, ginger, and clover, to name a few ingredients in their recipes. I have some infused vodka I will make you try when you visit me.

It didn’t take Michelle long to figure out we weren’t just there for the food (her sigh of relief could be heard for miles). Pinot's Palette is a paint and sip franchise offering step-by-step art lessons accompanied by wine, cocktails, and a meal. We were ushered back to a private room, formerly a patio that was renovated and turned into a spacious, bright room. It has a large window facing 5th Street, a lot of beautiful natural light and, compared to the other rooms, is more minimalistic with long wooden tables and green walls decorated with authentic Russian décor. The tables were set up with painting supplies, wine, and appetizers. We had beef stroganoff and borsch for dinner. What started out looking like it was going to be a failure of a night, turned out to be one of Michelle’s favorite recent memories. We often show our paintings to guests and ask them who they think painted which picture. Most are smart enough to look at the initials painted in the corner. Painting with a twist 2018 – The Russian House.

Deep Thoughts I look back to one year ago at how different my life was. Life will change at any moment, for the good, bad, or indifferent. I have learned something these past 9 months. It's very important for me to live the best possible life I can and to do what I can for others while still being a caretaker for my soul mate. I am trying to not hold on to any regret or anger and move on with love.

Quill TV Daytime “The Challenge” (HULU). “The Rookie” (HULU)

Quill Nighttime “Lincoln Lawyer” (Apple TV) Idealistic lawyer Mickey Haller runs his practice out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car, taking on cases big and small across Los Angeles. I really like the show.

“Secret Chef” (HULU) Ten contestants are isolated in an underground kitchen labyrinth; guided by an animated hat, the chefs are tasked to perform a series of cooking challenges; there are no judges, and the chefs must rate each other's dishes in blind taste tests.

“All Madden” (ESPN)

“Ghost Writer” (Apple TV) TV night with the granddaughters makes for a fun watch of “Ghost Writer”. We all enjoyed watching “our” show together.

“The Porcupine Nest”

The Menu

Quills

Cookie Dough blizzard

Blue Bell Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Blue Bell Mint Chocolate Chip

The Mash

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Italian sausages

Pork Chops

Honey Honey Chicken – too sweet

Taco Salad

Fried Shrimp

Prickly Delights

Mixed Vegetables

Cauliflower rice (Not quinoa)

Tater Tots

Au Gratin Potatoes

Hydration

Lemonade

Water

Love you,

Brian

www.SharpAsToothachePain.owie

A Cake Walk

 So far, the chemotherapy side effects have been a cake walk. Michelle has seen no adverse issues except for a low white blood cell count. This is normal 2 weeks after a chemo treatment, and we should see this raise within the next week. Michelle was lightheaded going into one of her 2 physical therapy appointments this week. I asked that she be in a separate room closed off from others and the therapist wear a mask. This will probably always be a week 2 post chemo precaution.

Michelle’s spirits remain high although she has been quieter than normal. Michelle told me this week that she does miss driving. She is watching less TV during the day and is stimulating her brain with puzzle games instead. She has been tossing around the idea of taking some time on the coast to put her feet in the sand. We may do this in 3 or 4 weeks, depending on treatment.

Highlight of the week Michelle enjoyed the hot tub a few times this week. I have the temperature set to 88 degrees so when the outside air is 98 and the humidity has the heat index at 108, a 20-degree drop is a refreshing way to cool off. Michelle has been picking weeds in her gardens. When she finishes, her face is caked with sweat. then cooling off in the “cold tub”. This always makes my heart smile.

Random Fact of the Week The word cake is of Viking origin, derived from the Norse word “kaka.” The first cakes ever made are quite different from the ones we eat today. Interestingly, the ancient Egyptians were the first culture to exhibit baking skills, and during Ancient Times the cakes were more bread-like in appearance and sweetened with honey. The Greeks also had an early form of cheesecake, while the Romans developed versions of fruitcakes with raisins, nuts, and other fruits.

Meanwhile in mid-17th century Europe, cakes were frequently baked because of advances in technology and access to ingredients. Europe is credited with the invention of modern cakes, which were round and topped with icing. Incidentally, the first icing was usually a boiled mixture of sugar, egg whites, and some flavorings. During this time, many cakes still contained dried fruits, like currants and citrons.

Did you know? Michelle got her Associates degree at 30 years old. She was working full time and had a full-time single mom's dedication. 

Throwback Love Story Michelle and I met at work. We both worked at MCI in the late 1990’s. Michelle had been single for almost 10 years. I had been a single parent for only a year or two. I knew at the time Michelle had a crush on me, but she was not my type. I of course didn’t mind flirting with her; I knew I could control it so as to not make it go too far. I needed some assistance from a much more experienced analyst, so I worked for about 2 hours with Michelle on a pressing work issue. I was in the office and Michelle was assisting from her home. She was able to resolve the issues I had but not without cost. When we finished, I said, “man do I ever owe you, how can I repay you?” She replied with “Dinner and a movie?” This took me off guard. I was not a mean person, I could not say no. It was clear to me that she was not my type, there was no way this would ever work out. One real quick night and it would be done! “Ok” I said. We went to see a movie (I wish I remembered the name of it). We ate dinner at a karaoke bar afterwards. We laughed at some of the people who sang and challenged each other to stand up and sing. Neither of us ever did go sing. We had a great time. There was a second date, then a third. The frosting on the cake? I ended up with the crown jewel!

Deep Thoughts There is an old Roman proverb that people often quote – “Carpe diem” – meaning “Seize the day”. Often, we fail to act due to lack of confidence or courage. Every day since October has been a “Carpe diem” If we hesitate it keeps us from moving forward.  A delay puts us in a cage of wondering what might have been. Whenever we feel it’s time to act, we act. No matter the outcome. I don’t want to say, “I wish we would have” or “What if”.

Bakery TV Daytime “The Rookie” (HULU), “Fire Country” (Paramount +)

Late Night Bakery “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (YouTube TV) Optimus Prime and the Autobots take on their biggest challenge yet. When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, they must team up with a powerful faction of Transformers known as the Maximals to save Earth.

“Quarterback” (Netflix) Quarterback is an American streaming television documentary series developed for Netflix. The National Football League and Netflix partnered to develop the series, while NFL Films, 2PM Productions, and Omaha Productions produced the series.

“Hijack” (Apple TV) and “Schmigadoon” (Apple TV). Yellow Cake

“The Unit” (HULU)

“Cake and Edith Too”

The Menu

Snacks

Blue Bell Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Blue Bell Mint Chocolate Chip (Seriously, I ate it with a tablespoon)

Entrees

Kung Pao Chicken

Grilled Chicken Breast

BBQ Pulled Pork

Chalupas

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Grilled Fish

Stir Fry

Sides

Mixed Vegetables

Tater Tots

French Fries

Drinks

Lemonade

 

Love you,

Brian

www.UCanHaveURCakeNEatIt2.com

We'll Cross that Bridge

 We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. We’ve had a lot of bridge crossings in our travels as of late. So far, the last bridge crossed has left us with no side effects and no pain to speak of. The only exception she can think of is the pain of having to put up with my dad jokes and dry sense of humor. Michelle had one appointment this week for a lab check, where all tests were positive. She will continue to have weekly labs until her next tentative bridge crossing on the 26th. She still gets lightheaded and needs some suspension when she stands up too quickly. I must remind her to walk upright and not drag her feet. Physical therapy is also something that needs constant reminders. Small stuff, I’ll take it.

Highlight of the week This week it was a cookie dough blizzard at Dairy Queen. We treated ourselves to a Dairy Queen after leaving the oncologist. Michelle said thank you and bragged to everyone she talked to about her cookie dough blizzard and how it hit the spot during a 95-degree Texas day.

Random Fact of the Week A fact about bridges as you might figure. Fairy Bridge, located in China’s Guangxi province, is the largest natural bridge on Earth. The bridge was formed over millions of years as a result of erosion from wind and rain. For centuries, Fairy Bridge was virtually unknown to the outside world, due in part to its remote location. However, in recent years, the bridge was observed by Google Earth users, who began sharing images of the structure online. As a result of this exposure, Fairy Bridge has become a popular tourist destination, with visitors coming from all over the world to view this natural wonder.

Did you know? Michelle hated dogs growing up. They always got hit by cars and died which broke her heart. Our Dog Harley changed that for her.

Throwback Love Story Michelle had never been to California, so I decided it was time to take her. June gloom, probably not the best time to go, but I always forget. It was 2012. We booked a flight into San Francisco and rented a car. We drove 5 hours down the scenic HWY1 to Hearst Castle. We made a few stops on the way, taking in the breathtaking views of the California coast. Michelle would set up the camera on a 30 second delay, then come join me for a perfect picture. I’ll never forget one windy stop; Michelle was diligent in getting the perfect backdrop for our photo. As a perfectionist, she knew the exact lighting she needed, and it was close to sunset, so this could be difficult. As she was bent over making her adjustments, a big coastal wind gust came and almost blew me off the ridge. No sooner did I regain my balance did I realize Michelle too was affected by the sudden gust of wind. Her dress, not a skirt but a dress, had blown over her head. It was quite the show for the 2 or 3 cars that drove past honking, before Michelle was able to wrangle the material off her head and back down into place. Me? I couldn’t stop laughing of course. I think we did end up getting the picture after all. We found a great place to eat that night that neither of us will ever forget. We had crab cakes on the end of the San Simeon Pier at the Manta Rey Restaurant. I am not a big fan of crab cakes, but I would eat these for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We ordered them as an appetizer then ordered some more to go with the dinner. My mouth is watering just writing about them. So many more stories on this trip, none living up to the peep show and crab cakes, so I will quit while I’m ahead.  

Food For Thought When I think of the phrase “be positive”, I want to immediately be positive all the time. While I know it's important to be positive, I also have some sense of reality. There are bad things happening to us right now, and it’s unfortunate. That’s part of life. But it’s not something for us to be overly negative about either. We must handle what we have been dealt with and move on. There should be a balance between positivity and accepting reality. That's how I am feeling today. Check back with me in a month.

Bridging the Daytime Gap “The Rookie” (HULU). “Tough as Nails” (YouTube TV)

Nighttime Crossings TV “Magic for Humans” (Netflix) Magician Justin Willman blends good-natured magic with grown-up laughs in this series that sends him out on the streets and into locations like schools to baffle unsuspecting people.

“The Bear” (HULU) Season 2 does not disappoint. Very realistic and one of the hands down best shows on TV right now. I highly recommend it.

“The url” An abbreviation for uniform (or universal) resource locator. Used in web addresses.

“Dead to Me” (Netflix) Hilarious.

“AGT” (YouTube TV) Mindless TV we watch before rolling over to go to sleep at night.

“The Golden Gate Grill”

The Menu

Snacks

Uh, Cookie Dough Blizzard - Duh

Frozen Fudge Mint Cookies

Vanilla Pudding

Entrees

Pizza – Frozen Cheese from Costco with Pepperoni added

Spaghetti

Garlic Chicken and Pasta

Tomahawk Pork Chops

Philly Cheese Steak Delight

Rosemary Chicken

Angel Hair Pasta with Creamy Herb Chicken Breast

Sides

Cauliflower Rice

Peas

Mixed Vegetables

Tater Tots

French Fries

Drinks

Lemonade

La Croix (Berry and Razz-Cranberry) 

Love you,

Brian

http://Time.Nautical.Nose.Music.Billiards.Denture.Chemistry.Physics.edu

Puzzling

Michelle has always loved puzzles. This week I felt like we were living one. Michelle had an MRI of the brain and lumbar. There was a meeting with the oncologist to discuss the effects of radiation as well as possible chemotherapy. Finally, we had a meeting with the neurologist to piece together the MRI of the brain and lumbar.

The MRI was with and without contrast, which means they use an IV to put a dye into Michelle’s system to give it contrast, allowing the radiologist to better analyze the images. A failed attempt to use her port for administering the dye did not make Michelle happy. A stick to her wrist for an IV was necessary. Her veins were rolling in her arm, so they used her wrist.

The next puzzle piece was the 4th trip to the oncologist to discuss chemotherapy. Prior to radiation the oncologist ordered the chemo knowing it would be easier to cancel rather than put in a new order. Michelle was scheduled but not pressured to try another round of chemo. We had some tears this week leading up to this meeting. I knew it was going to be a hard decision and I wanted her to think about it before we saw the doctor. Everyone might remember, Michelle’s last chemotherapy treatment was in December, right after 6 weeks of intense radiation. Her only side effect was everything she ate tasted like cardboard. She said it was not a loss of taste but a change. For those who read the menu I add to the updates each week, you should know, tasting food is important to both of us. On the drive to the oncologist, I asked her how she was feeling. She said she was copacetic with her feelings and ready to talk to the oncologist. Michelle agreed to get the chemotherapy without needing to speak to neurologist. The 4-hour treatment went faster than Michelle expected. She was able to enjoy a full-length movie and 3 episodes of a series on Netflix.

The next meeting was with the neurologist who read the reports of Michelle’s brain and lumbar. She noticed what she called a small stroke in the right side of Michelle’s brain. She was not overly concerned about it. She said it is difficult to tell if it is a stroke or mets (cancer metastasis). Treatments would be blood thinners, which Michelle is taking twice a day and chemotherapy, which she also started. The neurologist did some strength testing with Michelle and was impressed with her tenacity and perseverance. Physical Therapy was suggested, which Michelle is already doing. We will see her in 6 weeks. Michelle will get a cervical and thoracic MRI prior to her visit in 6 weeks.

As of me sending this update, Michelle has not complained about things tasting like cardboard. Let’s hope this trend continues.  

Highlight of the week Michelle was back at it in her gardens this week. She was helping me weed both the front flower garden and the back vegetable garden. This might not sound like much of a highlight to most, but after 3 days of chemotherapy and a full week of doctor appointments and imaging, having the fortitude to pull weeds is nothing short of a miracle.

Random Fact of the Week The first jigsaw puzzle was meant to help teach geography to your young children. In 1760, John Spilsbury pasted maps on wood and cut them into pieces. Jigsaw puzzles were originally called "Dissected Maps". When Spilsbury first designed his tool, he used a map of Europe and divided it into pieces. As it became popular throughout the years, different jigsaw puzzle styles and pictures emerged. In 1909, puzzle makers started to use a mechanical saw to cut curves and complicated patterns in wood or other materials. The word “jigsaw” was used to describe how it worked. The word jig describes the “up and down motion” as it saws the wood into pieces. And that, ladies, and gents, is how the jigsaw got its name.

Did you know? Michelle worked at a meat packing plant for 4 years. Michelle worked at Monfort meat processing plant in her late 20s to finance college. She worked days then went to school at night. Her mom would watch her son. 

Throwback Love Story The year was 2010. Michelle was turning 48 and absolutely hated working. MCI had been sold twice and eventually ended up being engulfed by Verizon. Michelle’s love for problem solving and data analysis was vanquished by the new responsibilities of administering a software system she was not familiar with and did not like. The management structure at Verizon was not supportive of its remote workers, especially those formerly from MCI. She was forced into a night shift role and robbed of a night shift salary differential because she was not going into the office. The Verizon office was in the most dangerous part of Austin with the highest homicide rate in the area. There were no security cameras at the building and the night shift salary differential was not worth risking injury to Michelle. Having said this, Michelle was miserable, she lost her independence.

I could fix this, at least for 1 day. I was going to make this 48th birthday as special as I could. I bought more than 20 gifts for her. My goal was to give her at least 1 gift every hour. I went to bed that night with this goal in mind. Each hour I had an alarm set and I would wake up and sneak out to place a random gift near or on her lap without her knowing. Many times, she was asleep, so this was easy. Once or twice, she was in the bathroom. I never did get caught. Most of the gifts were small, some of them were large. She needed a new bumper for her car at the time, so I hid that in the attic. I fell backwards coming down off the ladder. I remember laying on the floor counting my blessing there was no blood and only a loss of breath for a slight moment. Overall, it was a successful message to bring to the favorite person in my world. The best gift she got that day wasn’t the angel trinket that still dangles from the rearview mirror of our Terrain. It wasn’t the custom family car decals. Believe it or not, it wasn’t even the bumper I almost went to the hospital for. What was the best gift of the day? Which gift won the birthday? That was the titanium diamond ring band with 3 diamonds set with a center princess cut diamond. Michelle later told me she remained puzzled how I managed to consistently make gifts appear while she was sleeping or away.

Food For Thought Each week I like sending a photo of Michelle. I take several pictures and send my favorite of the bunch. I delete the bad ones. Like a photograph, life isn’t always made in the bright moments. It might take 5 or 6 shots to get the perfect picture. You might get that one part of life you want to delete; I’m living in a snapshot I wish I could delete right now. Maybe there are 5 or 6 jpegs that you’ll keep but they’re not good enough to share. We should all develop and grow from the negatives. It takes darkness and challenges to reveal the beauty underneath. When the going gets tough, keep going. Cry, struggle then love, laugh, and live on.

Daily Edge Pieces TV 47 Ronin (Netflix) In feudal Japan, Lord Asano rules his province with fairness. However, jealous Lord Kira (Tadanobu Asano) fears that the shogun favors Asano over him and hatches a plot that ends with Asano's ritual suicide.

October Faction (Netflix) Monster hunters Fred and Deloris Allen tangle with evil -- and family drama with their teenage twins; based on the comic book.

The Midnight Club (Netflix) At a manor with a mysterious history, eight members of the Midnight Club meet each night at midnight to tell sinister stories -- and to look for signs of the supernatural from the beyond.

Nighttime Riddle TV Dead to Me (Netflix) Jen's husband recently died in a hit-and-run, and the sardonic widow is determined to solve the crime. Optimistic free spirit Judy has recently suffered a tragic loss of her own. The ladies meet at a support group and, despite their polar-opposite personalities, become unlikely friends.

Hijack (Apple TV) When Flight KA29 is hijacked during its seven-hour journey from Dubai to London, corporate negotiator Sam Nelson tries to use his professional skills to save everyone on board.

“Rubik's Cube Café”

The Menu

Snacks

Vanilla Pudding

Pear & Cottage Cheese parfait

Cotton Candy

Entrees

Potato Goulash

Taco Salad

Classic Chicken Sandwich with pickles

Turmeric Honey Chicken

Air Fryer Salmon

Cheesy Chicken & Rice

Bratwurst

Sides

Cauliflower Rice

Green beans

Calrose Rice

Tater Tots

Frozen Veg Medley

Drinks

Lemonade

La Croix (Berry and Razz-Cranberry) 

Love you,

Brian

www.EnigmaIsMyNameO.com