The opossumable is just an opinion. You have probably never heard that idiom before because I just made it up but when you believe, you believe. Anything is possible. Michelle has had a cheerful outlook all week. The week started Freezing cold, waking up in the 30’s. Chele stayed warm by the fire most days until we hit the upper 70’s by Saturday. She kept her spirits high during IT chemo this week. No illness this week, hooray! She slept most of the day after chemo. I can see that her body and mind getting weaker is frustrating for her.
Next week will be a busy one so I canceled the IT treatment. 3 MRIs with and without contrast on Tuesday and neurologist on Thursday.
Highlight of the week Michelle spent time with her granddaughter Reagan this week. It was Regan’s birthday and we got to spend a few hours with her here at the house.
Random Fact of the Week The opossum is the Earth's oldest surviving mammal. It's nicknamed the “living fossil,” and for good reason: This animal has survived virtually unchanged since the Cretaceous/Paleogene extinction event 65 million years ago, which marked the end of the dinosaurs. There is a fact you might not have known. Opossums have opposable thumbs; they even have “thumbs” on their hind feet. They're the only non-primates in the world to have this bonus, and they use them to full advantage. You see, opossums are remarkably intelligent (especially given their teeny-tiny brains, which are one-fifth the size of a raccoon's), so they actually use those thumbs to open latches, containers and fasteners. (This is what makes them so efficient at getting into your garbage cans.) What's more, the opossum's tail is prehensile, which means the tail can wrap around branches and vines to help the animal climb. It is also a night creature that can see better by moon light.
Did you know? Michelle loves watching horror movies. Pet Cemetery, Aliens and Halloween are the top 3 on her list.
Throwback Love Story It was the summer of ’69. Okay, maybe not but Bryan Adams’ voice sang in my head when I was writing this. Sometime back in the summer of ’09, Michelle was fresh out of surgery. She had bunions on both feet that gave her trouble. The trouble was with pain and fashion. We decided it was time to get them fixed. I know what you are saying, wait, he’s already told us a story about bunion surgery. Believe it or not, there was more than one bunion memory of ’09. #wheelchairraces
Michelle was laid up in bed for a week and I was running around the house doing chores. I went outside to gather the chicken eggs and our little dog Trixie followed me out into the back yard. Just as soon as I opened the door the dog shot out the door faster than a torpedo launch from a WWII submarine. Next thing I know she had an opossum in her mouth. Michelle’s mut rat dog just killed an opossum, wow. I wasn’t sure if I should be impressed or ticked off. At first, I was proud. Look what “my” dog did. Then I started thinking about the cleanup. Dang it, “Michelle’s” dog just killed a live animal, now I must clean it up. I called the dog into the house and went to grab a bag for disposal. On my way back out, I of course needed to let Chele know how displeased I was with “her” dog. Michelle was the one who cleaned up after dead and nasty things at this point in our marriage. Michelle always has had a strong constitution. She chuckled and asked if I could please record my gagging. I scoffed at that idea and stormed out of the bedroom. I puffed out my chest, determined to clean up this dead animal with pride, I made my way to the back yard where low and behold – he played opossum. Yup, literally gone. Man did I ever feel stupid. I came back into the house, confidently singing Bryan Adams “I got my first real six-string, bought it at the five and dime”. I hear Chele screamed to me from the bedroom “did you get it?” – Oh I got, got all right. We still laugh about this to this day.
Deep Thoughts Should I be playing opossum with my emotions? There’s a difference between ignoring the fact that life is difficult in the present moment and thinking that life will always be difficult. Am I willing to acknowledge the grief rather than live in it? Can I adjust my expectation from "I'll always be happy" to "my hardships will come and go, and this too shall one day pass"? Not yet I'm not. I believe I am happy. I don't even think I am playing opossum. By the way, it’s only a possum if you’re in Australia and that’s a completely different animal.
Dead Possum Daytime “Haunted Mansion” (Disney +) (★★★) A realtor and his wife and children are summoned to a mansion, which they soon discover is haunted, and while they attempt to escape, he learns an important lesson about the family he has neglected.
"The Great British Bake Off" -reruns (Netflix), “Survivor” (Paramount +)
Opossum Primetime “Yes Day” (Netflix) (★★★) Always feeling like they have to say "no" to their kids, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a "Yes Day," during which the kids have 24 hours to make the rules.
“Pigeon Tunnel” (Apple TV) (★★) Filmmaker Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.
“The Fall of the House of Usher” (Netflix) (★★★★)
“The Morning Show” (Apple TV) Season 3, "The Great British Bake Off" (Netflix), Football
“Playin’ Possum”
The Menu
Starters
THC Gummies
Pineapple Chunks
Jellybeans
Trash Can Pan
Crab Legs (★★★★)
Pan Seared Salmon (★★½) – a little well done
New Orleans Style Shrimp Scampi with Pasta ( ★★½) – too spicy
Taco Soup
Pizza
Garlic Parmesan Chicken (★½) – Dry Chicken
Tortilla Crusted Tilapia (★★★★)
Extras
Green Beans
Sweet Corn
Mashed Potatoes
Rice
Tater Tots
Treats
Round Rock Donuts
Love you,
Brian
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