Friday I Pod Shuffle:::::

1. He's Not Yet Dead ========Spamalot Soundtrack
2. Hot Rod Lincoln, =========Asleep at the Wheel
3. Crazy Old Soldier ========Johnny Cash and Ray Charles
4. Kryptonite =============Three Doors Down
5. Roadhouse Blues ========The Doors and JL Hooker
6. Tears in Heaven ========Eric Clapton
7. Requiem/Pie Jesu======= Maurice Durufle
8. I'm Fat ===============Weird Al
9. Funky Town ===========Lipps Inc
10. Cocaine Blues ========Johnny Cash

So. We had a holiday. That meant togetherness. All of us. One place. Same time. And me off the antidepressants. Not a good thing. Managed to get through it though there were tears and some angry words.

Saw the doctor on Friday. Am waiting for approval of an artho-MRI where they can get a better idea of what is going on with this bicep tendon. After that, we will schedule surgery on the shoulder to repair the bicep tendon and resect it to the bone. This way, it has a lessened chance of rupture and having a pile of tendon above my elbow. I am hoping that the pain will lessen significantly. There is no way of telling people what it's like to have constant chronic pain in a joint. Too bad I don't do the evil weed anymore. At least I might have a better opinion of things. Ha.Anyway, he refilled my meds, the T3, Zantac ( I take 150mg 2x a day) and my friend the Naproxen. Sure has cut my drinking down. 8-(

The husband saw his gastro on Friday. He has Hep C. He will not consent to another biopsy but he will have an ultrasound and regular blood tests. He doesn't want to take the Interferon treatment as he thinks it would case a personality change. I don't know. I just don't want to wake up one morning and see him bright yellow.

So this coming weekend we are taking a road trip. Not in the motorhome. In the car. I hope that it goes well. I have to take the car over and get the oil changed on Friday or Saturday. We leave Sunday and come home on Wednesday. At least that is the plan.

So there. I've updated. What a life. But I am above ground so that is a good thing.

ciao.

I have a kid who will do this. Honest to God, she used to be Little Mary Sunshine, but now she's the ogre from the 7th level of hell in the morning. Unless she wants to do something. Then she is wide awake. They are both like that. They are 16 and 18. Christmas Morning, instead of sleeping in and letting Mom and Dad get some peace, they are at the door hollering and shouting. We have a 7 AM rule. I get up at 6AM and turn on the oven, put in the strada and go back to bed. Then we get up and open gifts and I go back to bed to sleep until I have to get up to go to church. Of course the breakfast is done, they have their eggs, sausage,cheese and maple syrup. I get my rest. This is odd, posting about Christmas 2 weeks late. Oh well.

I see the boy wonder this Friday. IT's coming up on 3 years now that I have had this injury, 3 years of dealing with doctors, mri's, surgery, no surgery, PT, no PT, and of course dealing with the DOL. Believe me, it's not been any fun at all. Pain, chronic pain that is, can be one of the leading causes of depression and more serious problems. I take a heavy dose of anti depressants because I have major issues. I didn't ask to get hurt, I didn't ask that my shoulder be in such a mess. I do think that the lack of proper training, the total disregard for the proper instruction of employees in the rush to meet the government deadlines and the laugh that is the organization is a reason for a lot of this. Hell I wish I could go back to work and do something. I am right handed. My right shoulder is the one that is damaged. I can type for 30 minutes max. I can't file, lift anything greater than 5 lbs, and then the pain comes with such a vengeance that I am in tears. What a saga. And then add being broke and not having enough money to do much of anything.

The only reason we are going to laughlin is that I got 2 free nights. It will be gas and food and I will eke out of the budget maybe 75$ for gambling. That's not a lot. So I take a book, sit in the sun by the spa and relax.

This is a rant. Needed to do it.

Wanna see a picture of the inside of my right hand look up.

Another Sunday and you have to wonder where the time went? I went to church, and it was nice to be there. Greg was there too, played his violin. What a talent. Some people are blessed.

The errant husband took the truck over to his friends to work on it and now it won't start. "Do you want me to come and get you and you can drive the car tomorrow? Come back over tomorrow and work on it then?" His reply: I will call you at 1900. Curt and hung up on me. Damn, don't blame me if the thing isn't working. I didn't screw with it.

The shoulder is really bothering me. I have a doctor's appointment on the 13th. Just what we need, huh? I hope that they can fix it once and for all. Otherwise the rest of my life I will have a bum right shoulder. The pain is enough to keep me from doing normal things. Things that you take for granted.

Well I am going to end this.
Ciao.

I guess the headcold that has gone around the world has finally decided that it can leave my body and let me get back to just the old aches and pains. Thanks for that. It was a real bitch and I still have nasty cold things around my nose.

Texas-USC. Probably the best college football game I have seen in years, it was awesome. Too bad the USC players couldn't be gracious in their loss. I guess when you think you're above the rest, falling down to earth is so much harder. Neener Neener Neener.

Now on to the playoffs and Superbowl. Hoping against hope that Seattle will get to the big show this year.

Life goes on. It's nearly 80º outside and windy. Welcome to winter in southern CA. Ha.

later alligators!

This is what it looks like in Southern CA after the storm blew through. It was still blowing a gale this afternoon but I have been cooped up in the house since before the new year and I wanted to see the waves. If you look closely you can see the waves smashing over the breakwater at Redondo Beach.
Nasty weather. I was glad I had a fireplace and some wood to keep the downstairs warm.

Football all day. Need I say more?
Happy New Year!

You Are a Cranberry and Popcorn Strung Tree

Christmas is all about showcasing your creative talents. From cookies to nicely wrapped presents, your unique creations impress everyone.

What Christmas Tree Are You?

You Are 70% "Average American"

You are average because you don't think people should be jailed for using marijuana. You are not average since you do make New Year's resolutions.

How "Average American" Are You?

interesting

Happy Thanksgiving.

May you be able to give thanks for the good things you have received this year and remember those who are less fortunate.

I overslept and thus no church. Just really needed to catch up and I feel better than I did the last couple of days. Of course I have meds to thank for that.

Did the garage sale at the mom's house and I think I used the shoulder too much. Not a happy person. Really am not ready to go out and be a person. Blah.

Did get a Christmas present. Might be the only one with the dearth of funds around here.

Ciao.

I'm Stealing this one from the Dixie Peach! Thank you.

A is for Age - 52
B is for Booze - PKNT Chardonnay From Chile
C is for Career - Put on hold till someone fixes the shoulder.
D is for Dad's Name - Franz on his birth certificate, Frank for every day life.
E is for Essential items to bring to a party - Wine, Cheese and an appetite
F is for Favorite song at the moment - Hurt by Johnny Cash
G is for Goof off thing to do - Read and play Solitaire
H is for Hometown - Wausau, Wisconsin
I is for Instrument you play - Clarinet, Pipe Organ, Electronic Organ, Piano
J is for Jam or Jelly you like - Concord Grape Jelly
K is for Kids - one of each type
L is for Living arrangement - Husband, dog, kids, 3 cats and the dust bunnies
M is for Mom's name - Jeane E. maiden name ryhmed. her mom had no sense of humor
N is for Names of best friends - Nancy (2), Lisa, Karen, Sheepo
O is for Overnight hospital stays - Last one was 2001, for heart trouble
P is for Phobias Stationary height, spiders, bugs, creepy things,
Q is for Quote you like - "Am I the only straight guy left in this circle?" My sheepo
R is for Relationship that lasted the longest - The marriage, 20 years old.
S is for Siblings -One brother alive, one half brother deceased
T is for Texas, ever been? - Flown over it, my inlaws are from there.
U is for Unique trait - I can crack my toes and my ankles. I have a good laugh.
Vegetable you love - Sauerkraut
W is for Worst traits - Procrastination, Stubborness, Hard head.
X is for Xrays you've had - Teeth, ankle, abdomen, spine, cerivical neck, shoulder, knees
Y is for Yummy food you make - Fumi Salad
Z is for Zodiac sign -Cancer

Will this never freaking end? Bridezilla strikes again....

They got married, I took the license and do what I always do, mail it in to the county clerk. She gets back from honeymoon, where is my license. I say I mailed it. Did you send the money in? No, I just make sure it gets mailed. I've been doing this for 15 years and never had a problem. She emails me back and insults me. I don't need this. I have enough stress to deal with but to have a spoiled little girl who didn't pay a thing for this wedding start to tell me my job. Fuck it. If they knew they needed copies, they read the paperwork, fill out the forms, and say by the by, we need you to do this. I think the part about me taking the marriage license and mailing it went right over her head. I hope they live a long life living next door to her parents. Too much too much.

Had to drive my mom to the surgi center today and she had the 1st of 3 epidurals deep into her spine. She was pretty looped when she got out. I drove her home and now will pick up the niece after school after I pick up my kid from high school. I hope she gets some relief. They sure do a booming business at the surgicenter. Lots of cataract surgeries today too. I just read and waited for her, do it again next week (but I have an appt at the same building only a different suite) and then again on the 1st. Next time I take my Ipod with me and listen to something as I sit and wait.

Rained off and on last night. Clearing now. Supposed to get warmer. I had a fire going all day yesterday. Just couldn't get warm. Watched Willy Wonka with #2 child, interesting movie to be sure.

Ciao.

If you are in California, be sure to vote tomorrow.

I am feeling okay today. That is an improvement over my mental state the last few weeks. Could be because I am cooking more and thinking less. Ha.Have been being Susie homemaker even. Get this:
Thursday: S'getti and meatballs and cheese bread
Friday: Chicken breasts, mashed po's gravy, and stuffing and squash
Saturday: BBQ baby back ribs. macaroni and cheese and green peas.
Tonight is German Bratwurst, parcooked in beer and brown sugar, with oven roasted baby potatos and onions, sides of baked beans with maple syrup and sauerkraut again with beer and brown sugar. Sounds good. Big honey rolls to hold the wurst. I am already hungry.

Church today. Went well, Greg played his violin. I wish I had a smidgen of his talent. Barry did a good job too. He's full of advice but not enough for me.

Got to get back to my reading. I have 2 more coming, and 1 that I am into. May settle into that this afternoon.

Oh well. It's another day in paradise.

ciao.

All Saints Day is today.

Today I remembered relatives and friends that have left us and gone to their rewards. This has been a rough year for people passing away. They are still in our hearts if not with us.

Another 80+ day here in SoCal. Sunny with a breeze, but there's a change a coming according to the weather guys.

Got up after a very restless night. Had a lot of discomfort from whatever didn't agree with me and at 0100 i got went to the kids bedroom and asked her where my imodium was. I had searched downstairs where it should be and it wasn't there. She found it in her room. Thank God. I was still sick this morning but I took her to school, came home and got the other one, so he could go and get the SW Movie, and then a short trip to the market and home. I tried to watch the movie but I was so uncomfortable that I went back upstairs and went to bed. Slept till nearly 1130. Still feeling kinda peak'ed as my mom would say.

Very quiet Hallowe'en back here. Watched some TV and finished "In Her Shoes". I liked the book. Have been busy reading the last few days, " A Million Little Pieces", "Sarah", "The Witch of Cologne". I am still trying to read "The Historian", "I Am Charlotte Simmons", and "My Sister's Keeper". I got notified that I have 2 new books coming to review. That will be good. I usually put away my personal reading and get to the reviews first. They both sound good. I read 2 books last month too. That perked me up a bit.

And I got an email from my WB station that I won a Ray Charles CD and poster. I just sent in my name for the heck of it. Whoo hoo. Faxed the info back to them and now I wait for my goodies.

Not much else going on in my life.

Ciao.

Hallowe'en Bah Humbug!

Tonight I am going to turn off my lights, lock the doors and be glad I live at the back of a lot. I hate Hallowe'en with a bright burning passion. I don't mind other people enjoying it, just don't force me into it. The NSO can't figure out why I hate it so, but I don't want to give out candy to ungrateful kids who are dropped off in my neighborhood because "they don't have a safe place to trick or treat". And why shoot guns late at night? Scare ghosts away? Duh. I hate all of it. But being in a back house with no lights on should be a good sign. I will be in the family room and have the oh so brave Dog with me.

Rant over.

Went to the Phil yesterday and had a nice time. Heard Schumann and Mendelsohn and Haydn. Andre Schiff conducted and played. It was a nice concert. Came back and sat in the spa and then left for home. No dinner so I stopped at Trader Joes and picked up a sammie and some other stuff, then home and watched Poker on TV with the husband. With the time change, by 2200 I am already having closed eyes so I crawled in and fell asleep.

Kids had a good time this weekend. Son went to Blizzcon and saw Offspring in concert. Daughter went to the Magic Kingdom and California Adventure. She loved Tower of Terror and the new improved Space Mountain. One of these days I have to go back. It's been years.

I went to Costco. LOL. And I watched the oh so delectable CatWoman. God what a waste of time, but I know why my son liked it. That was a background chewer if I ever saw one. Someone needed the money to make that. Haha.

Decorated the house a little for Thanksgiving. That was nice. Will do Christmas the 2nd week of Advent. Have to ask the kid to check out pre lit trees at his work and the cost. I think we will do that. And then go to Joanne's for garland, and decorations. This will be a nice Christmas. Need to get lists from the kids.

Tomorrow the new SW movie comes out on DVD. I have to take the kid to work to buy it at 0800. Then he is going to come with me to the farmers market so I can get some squash and some small baby potatoes. If I can find some beans, I'll get them too. Will make a healthy dinner for them tomorrow. I'd like to get some portobellos, and BBQ them.

Hot today. Santana Winds all over the basin. Nice change but I do like cool and clear as opposed to hot and clear. Hope the fires won't start again. That wreaks havoc on my breathing apparatus. Nose doesn't like smoke .

Ciao.

My Friday Shuffle

1. Apollo 13 Launch Soundtrack/ Apollo 13
2. Uncle John's Band Grateful Dead
3. I Feel the Earth Move Carole King
4. The Levitation 3PO Soundtrack Star Wars Return of the Jedi
5. The Emperor Arrives Soundtrack Star Wars Return of the Jedi
6. Dust on the Bottle Tim McGraw
7. Sunshine of Your Life Cream
8. What is Life? George Harrison
9. Summertime Blues George Thorogood
10. Ring of Fire Johnny Cash

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Friday I-Pod

1. Papa Loved Mama Garth Brooks
2. Chain of Fools Aretha Franklin
3. Wade in the Water Chanticleer
4. The Battle of Endor John Williams
5. Brokedown Palace Grateful Dead
6. Dulaman Chanticleer
7. Box of Rain Grateful Dead
8. Trash Day Weird Al
9. Down To You Joni Mitchell
10. It's 5 o'clock Somewhere Alan Jackson

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