What Can I Say

It's LA.  It's 41 degrees with chance of rain in NYC, 63 with scattered clouds in London and 52 degrees in Seattle. Here the sun shines and the temp will be in the 80's.  Yep, something to be said for weather in SoCal.

Back By Popular Demand....

Circumcision? Pro or Con?

"Hey there Red."

Study Hall

"Everybody Conga!"

Gone But Not Forgotten

Easter Bonnet

She's Back

It's true. Finally feeling up to snuff again. Finally.  Amazing how brutal a virus can be. Simply zaps all your strength.  Rain is still the weather of the day so have only gotten out twice this week for a hike .  The first one I probably took too early in my recovery as the next day I was back in the sack feeling punk.  48 hours later the hound and I hit the trail again and we both realized, "She's Back," as we easily climbed up to the beloved Observatory.  Wonderful view, wonderful feeling. Yea!

Captain Kirk is 80??!!!???

Really?!? How does that happen?  This aging process is inhuman. If William Shanter is 80 then I'm??!!! Okay, I'm not going there right now.  Just not. Grey days in LA presently. Still feeling the effects of a storm.  Sun peaking through at the moment but sky is various shades of grey. More rain predicted. At least the hound and I were able to take a hike in the park this morning around sunrise.

We've missed that since I started work and then got sick.  We also managed to spend nearly $280 on a vet visit and this was just the annual checkup. Dang.

Ramona was a happy hound at the vet because she always gets treats and kisses from the staff. If you look close in this picture you'll see a snap of the gone but not forgotten Gus. The big grey/brown and white tabby in the center of the picture above Ramona's head. He was a sweet cat. Loved Bill and vice versa.

Almost Human

Feeling better. Not quite normal (then when am I ever) but on the mend. Bored enough to unwisely go stand in the rain and watch the 10th mile of the LA Marathon. Two blocks away so an easy stroll to the corner of Bronson and Hollywood Blvd. The wheelchair participants are so inspiring.

It's 4 hours since I wandered over to watch the race. Rain is pouring down outside.  Can't recall the last time the Marathon had such bad weather. I got soaked in the 45 minutes I stood there watching the festivities. Not a bright thing to do given my health. No excuse. Wanted to snap some pics. So now when I cough I'll think of Camille. Drama Queen!

Don't even want to imagine what the runners went through trying to complete the 26 miles. Wonder if anyone remains on the course? Not a pretty picture to contemplate. 

As The Worm Turns

Sick puppy. BAD. Was soooooooooo pleased I dodged the usual end of the year croup. Thought it was because I'd been hiking daily trying to stay fit. Nope, it was because I wasn't hanging with a group of people or shaking stranger's hands. I've done both in the last 72 hours. Throat looks like a grated tomato. Will not be able to talk tomorrow or the next. All about sleep, sipping teas, sleep and rest. Came close to puking twice today but the need passed. I chose to work today. Should have never gotten out of bed though. BIG mistake. BIG and I will pay the price this week. Losing a week's pay and pension hours. Chugging Nyquil. Night all.

Quandry

It is a tough nut to chew when you realize age affects your competency. Energy level fades faster, if it was there at all. Multitasking presents problems. Patience is not a virtue. You are more frightened and feel more alone. You try hard but in your mind never measure up so you play the blame game with yourself. NOT a positive thing to do but failure is not an option.  Sadly, the reality is that you aren't as good as you think you are and probably never were.  Yep tough nut to chew.