Michelle continues to navigate this disease like an Ocean liner. Some days it is full speed ahead, all systems are go. Other days are slow and steady, calm seas make for smooth sailing. I won’t talk about the days when there are twists or turns to be made. Have you seen an ocean liner turn? This week we had a visit with a physician assistant at the oncologist. He was very helpful in answering questions about recent fatigue and weakness. He was supportive and helpful in reading blood test results.
Michelle also needed to navigate her Ocean liner at the new physical therapist. She did not want to go. Whoever wants to exercise anyway? I got into troubled waters trying to motivate her, doing the opposite and discouraging her – good job Brian. She really seemed to like the new therapist. He has her doing a lot of stretching, which we liked hearing because she was not that doing before. The plan is to see him twice a week for the next month and see how her strength progresses.
Highlight of the week Michelle enjoyed sometime in the cold tub this week. The therapist suggested buying some water shoes for safety. Funny I didn’t think of that, duh! She is excited to try some new exercises she was given by her therapist next time. She will probably get in the cold tub again when she gets the urge to pick more weeds in her garden.
Random Fact of the Week The measurement that ships (and planes) use for navigation is the nautical mile. One nautical mile per hour is called a “knot”. The origin of the word “knot” comes from the olden days when the speed on the ships would be measured by throwing into the sea a log attached to a rope with evenly spaced knots. As the ship moved relative to the log, the number of knots during a certain period of time would be counted to measure the speed of the vessel. The device used to measure boat speed to this day is still called the “log” even though it has nothing to do with an actual log these days.
Did you know? Michelle ate eggs almost every morning with me for 20 years. You would think she liked them. It wasn’t until she got cancer that I realized she didn’t like eggs; she only ate them because I wanted them. She has not eaten eggs once since Oct 2022. Even I am amazed at that fact.
Throwback Love Story We Decided in 2006 that we needed a piano. We were expecting our first grandchild and knew that every grandparent has a piano, right? We found a local business that was closing its doors for good. They had a brand-new Mahogany Kawai that seemed like a good enough deal. We had it delivered to the house and we both started taking lessons. I took lessons as a kid and so did Michelle but neither of us retained much of it. We enjoyed playing for about a year or so. Michelle still plays around Christmas. We love listening to our grandchildren bang away at the keyboard. It will send their parents to the crazy farm before it even starts to get to us. I am hoping Michelle tickles the ivory some when December rolls around this year.
Deep Thoughts Humility is a wonderful thing, it has been forced onto me many times throughout my life but most recently in the rudest of fashions as I dealt with life changing events. Life is so unpredictable, fast, and really, really short. I've learned to accept the ups, downs, and uncertainty in my current life. I am grateful for what I have, and do not focus on what I don't have. The joy and happiness that I hold from my memories in the past and the new memories I create each day, allows me to realize how great of a life I have lived and how great it is right now. I am so grateful for the smallest of things these days. Living life to the fullest in a new perspective.
Knots Landing TV “The Lincoln Lawyer” (Netflix) Idealistic lawyer Mickey Haller runs his practice out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car, taking on cases big and small to help your friends across Los Angeles.
“Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself” (Netflix) Caught between two warring clans, the son of a notorious witch responsible for a deadly massacre gets feedback and tries to find his place in the world, and his powers.
“The Rookie” (HULU)
Nautical Primetime “Secret Chef” (HULU), "Quarterback" (Netflix), “Hijack” (Apple TV), “America’s Got Talent” (YouTube TV)
“The Windjammer”
The Menu
Barometer Delights
Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Sauce Sundae
Cookie Dough Blizzard
Dilly Bar
HEB Mint Fudge Cookies
The Bacchanal
Fried Fish
Soy Sauce Chicken
Philly Cheese Steak
Pepperoni Pizza
Taco Salad
Beef Ranch Skillet
Chicken Nugget Sliders
Anchor Delights
Red Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
French Fries
Peas
Corn
Rice
Sea Hydration
Lemonade
Water
Love, Brian
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