Michelle has been keeping the powder dry this week. Next week there will be surgeries, MRIs, neurology appointments and labs to be done. While the anxiety has been high, most days have been met with calm patience and perseverance. There was a lab appointment followed by an oncology visit. Later in the week it was off to PT. This was the first time she has met with the physical therapist in a few weeks, due to conflicts. The weather is cooling off, so more time is spent outside on the patio. This unfortunately means more time to think. She told me this week that she missed me but could not explain what she meant by her statement. Some days are better than others.
Michelle was excited when she saw a live goose on Luck Lake. It is not a Canada Goose like you see up north. This is more of a domesticated swan goose.
Highlight of the week Michelle got her nails done this week. They look beautiful and she always feels better when she has them done, and she should. We bought 2 new hummingbird feeders, so she spent some time watching the hummingbirds and the herons on Luck Lake. She did some garden cleaning as well. There were plenty of dead sunflowers in the raised bed that needed to be pulled up. Gatorade helped with the exhaustion, and she felt accomplished.
Random Fact of the Week The origins of the phrase “dry powder” hearken back to the 17th century when military battles were fought with guns and cannons that utilized loose gunpowder in combat. In order for it to remain effective, the gunpowder had to be kept dry. Consequently, having stores of dry powder readily available was essential to keeping weapons functioning optimally. Hence, equating dry powder with being calm and ready for a possible problem in the future.
Did you know? Michelle loves roller coasters. I am not a fan, so she always needs a partner if she goes on one while we are together. With my last name, I opt out
Throwback Love Story On our trip to California in 2012 we scheduled a few days in San Francisco. We decided to try this new trend called a Segway. They looked fun and there were plenty of Segway tours to choose from in San Francisco. I loved being outside and exploring. I think Michelle would have rather just stayed in a cocoon somewhere. I knew though, once it was all over, she would have something to talk about and in the end, it would have been a fun day for her. It didn’t start out well. I walked out ready to tour in jeans and a t-shirt, Michelle was smarter and had a decent sized coat on. I was almost late for the tour because I ran back upstairs to grab a windbreaker. I came from Texas where it was 104 in the shade, 70-degree weather was a walk in the park. I would never admit it at the time, but I wish I would have had warmer clothes on.
We got our Segway instructions and we were off. These things were quite simple to operate. San Francisco is a great place to have these machines too, with its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and amazingly steep topography, I was glad I wasn’t walking. The guy in front of me did not share my sentiment. He did not think they were simple to operate. I don’t remember exactly what happened, all I remember is seeing a Segway without a body, headed down a steep San Francisco Street. A smart tourist would have stopped and helped the poor soul who fell off the Segway. Not Brian Luck, he was thinking, there were 14 other capable people to help that guy, I gotta save this machine! Off I went. I was weaving left and right, flying past light poles and people, slowly catching up to the runaway Segway. I just knew I was going to be the hero after this. Barely escaping danger, I reach out with one hand and stop the Segway. In my head I remember hearing cheers of gratitude. I was proud of my accomplishments, no medal needed, maybe a refund of my tour ticket would be sufficient.
When the tour caught up to me, I knew that I was going to get the hero’s response. Not only did I get the third degree, but I was also escorted back to the hotel and told my tour was over. Apparently risking my life for the machine is not something they encourage. Michelle said that the tour guides were freaking out when I took off and did not know how to handle the situation. She too was not happy with my decision that day.
I asked Michelle this week what love story I should write about. The first thing out of her mouth was “Segway”. I guess sometimes when you make bad choices, they end up being good memories.
Deep Thoughts Michelle was sad this week because she forgot what she was doing when she went outside. She started to cry. I calmed her down by saying it isn't the cancer it is CRS (Can't Remember Shit) We are getting old I told her. We giggled together and hugged; she called me a silly goose. Is it bad to think her happiness is essential to my own?
Daytime Powder “Big Brother” (Paramount +), “The Challenge” (HULU).
Primetime Talc “Jessica Jones” (Disney +) A chronicle of the life of one of the darker Marvel characters, the mysterious Jessica Jones. When a tragedy puts an end to her short-lived career as a superhero, Jessica settles in New York City and opens her own detective agency, called Alias Investigations, which seems to be called into cases involving people who have special abilities. Suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, Jessica wants to do good, but her primary interest isn't in saving the world, it's saving her apartment and getting through each day. Based on a graphic novel intended for adults, this is not a superhero story for the kids.
“Bad Sisters” (Apple TV), “The Unit” (Hulu), “Volleyball” (YouTube TV) “Thursday Night Football” (Prime),
Dark Chocolate Bars
Orange Slices
Pears
Baking Powder
Pan seared Salmon
Tenderloin
Chalupas
Philly Cheese Steak Stroganoff
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Cajun Chicken thighs
Potato Casserole
Whites
Mixed Veggies
Green beans
Cauliflower Rice
Cottage cheese parfait
Afterwards
Ice Cream
Chocolate chip Cookies
Drinkies
Gatorade
Water
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