Weekly Wrap-up

Was it just last Monday that I wrote you that we’d weathered a rough week? Here I am again, your intrepid reporter, to let you know that we’ve weathered another rough week…

When I started sneezing and wheezing on the drive back from Chicago, I blamed allergies, but had a sneaky suspicion that it was a rhinovirus aka a cold. I hoped it wasn’t, but it was, and Casey caught it. It was a real booger for me (get it) to cough up the tenacious sputum, but this guy with two inguinal incisions was laid down with excruciating pain with every spasm. It was a bit of a set-back, to say the least. We saw the surgeon for routine follow-up on Friday and, guess what? the doctor had had the same bug, and they commiserated with each other. His incisions are healing well and his progress, though slower now than we’d hoped, is positively positive.

My patient lost a filling during this ordeal and we’re going to the dentist tomorrow after his annual eye exam. That will test his stamina, and I’m skeptical, but he’s in charge.

Our lawn is going to need mowing before Casey’s able, and I’ve talked with Michael about coming over and getting the front and side knocked down before it gets too overgrown. I have always wanted to forego mowing the meadow, all the way down to the woods with only a path around it, to see what wildflowers would grow up there. Looks like I’m getting my wish this year (for a while) and there are lots of oxeye daisies, violets, and others I can’t name. I can’t seem to get a good picture, either, but here we are…

I think last night and tonight may be our last days of low temps in the upper 30s – fingers crossed – but I had to bring my tomatoes and peppers inside, where they’ll stay for a couple of days.

I’m meeting Dee for the final USI theatrical production of the year: Merrily we Roll Along. I’m gaining a new appreciation for Sondheim this season. We have enjoyed all of the shows and we’ll definitely attend next year.

I hope it’s warming in your neck of the woods.

Peace