The summer heat has arrived! We set out on our daily walk around 7:00 a.m., while it was still cool. The sun was just beginning to strengthen, there was some shade, and a breeze. I’ll set the alarm tonight, this is certainly the best way to beat the heat. The windows are closed against the… Continue reading Summer Heat
Almost There
Yesterday I received a telephone call from the cataract surgeon’s office, on a Saturday! We discussed the original prescription, my anaphylaxis, and the unfolding of events in rectifying the situation. The conclusion was that I would be called again at the beginning of next week to further discuss medications. I was happy with the call,… Continue reading Almost There
Saturday
It is Saturday today. When I was in primary school, then high school, then university, then working/studying, Saturday’s had a special glow. All things home were suddenly accessible. The usual frenzy of the weekday obligations went into hibernation. There was suddenly time to do some of the things that needed doing, and the opportunity to… Continue reading Saturday
Monkey in the Middle
Just a note here to say that writing about this subject is an emotional experience, so I have tried to be as coherent as possible, and have done my best. Attila says the sentences are very long, he is correct. A call came from the cataract surgeon’s office this morning. Apparently there is a problem… Continue reading Monkey in the Middle
Granny’s Roses
This morning I have been thinking about one of the mentors in my academic career, an individual who was a pivotal force in my life. I was extremely lucky to have several outstanding human beings that took an interest in my studies. One of them was Dr. Bernard V. Gutsell, one of the very few… Continue reading Granny’s Roses