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

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