Julius Caesar was assassinated on this date in 44 BC, after being warned by a soothsayer, Beware the Ides of March. Or so Shakespeare made famous in his play JULIUS CEASAR.
In times past, it was also a day to settle debts. Rather ominous and dreary connotations.
But, this is my favorite day of the entire year!
Some enjoy the tastes and aromas of Thanksgiving, leaves changing colors, and Jack Frost at the windows.
Other people prefer Christmas, and the gifts, family gatherings, and snow.
Still others look forward to the religious aspects of Easter and bunnies and colored eggs and new hats.
For me, it's the Ides of March, has been since I was old enough to realize what it signified for me. March 15th - Winter is almost over, Spring is REALLY on the horizon. And, Summer will soon follow. These are my seasons, sun, heat, long days, growing things, picnics, and baseball.
Today was picture perfect; the middle of the day was unusually warm and sunny. The air was still and full of fragrance from newly blooming plants (All that rain!). The sky was cloudless and azure blue. Silence prevailed.
I sat in the sun, alone. I could actually feel summer sneaking up behind me. I remembered other March 15th's, was glad to be alive, and cogitated on all these things.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
I think I hate docs!
Just found out a couple of hours ago that Mammo's done a month ago showed a 'pinkie fingernail' size 'something' in lt. breast (prior cancer was in right - but have had several biopsies in lt.). They are gonna compare w/old films from UCSD, if they can get 'em, but still another biopsy is probably in my soon future.
I realize it's prob just a cyst (though I've never had one); I just don't want to go through it! (Isn't it someone else's turn?)
And even this will not be simple, as it should be. I will have to seriously think about changing surgeons; The one hospital my surgeon is affiliated with no longer does the 'wire placing' stuff in their radiology (talk about discrimination towards women!). You have to go to a free standing facility two miles away, (fasting), have this done, travel to two miles to the hospital and be admitted for the cutting. I don't think so...
I am tired of docs! Contrary to popular belief, neither docs nor surgeries are on my list of hobbies. And these damn surgeons & their procedures are getting so rigid! It's their way or no way. Where are my 'druthers' as a person?
Needing a wheelchair, not having transportation, family, cat sitters, $$$, etc. makes the logistics of all these 'little medical' things stressful and difficult beyond belief.
Add to this the fact that I'm not a happy camper when separated from my ciggies, BY FORCE, under these type of extremely stressful situations, I tend to get a 'little' bitchy. And the docs and nurses and other staff, just don't get it...
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I realize it's prob just a cyst (though I've never had one); I just don't want to go through it! (Isn't it someone else's turn?)
And even this will not be simple, as it should be. I will have to seriously think about changing surgeons; The one hospital my surgeon is affiliated with no longer does the 'wire placing' stuff in their radiology (talk about discrimination towards women!). You have to go to a free standing facility two miles away, (fasting), have this done, travel to two miles to the hospital and be admitted for the cutting. I don't think so...
I am tired of docs! Contrary to popular belief, neither docs nor surgeries are on my list of hobbies. And these damn surgeons & their procedures are getting so rigid! It's their way or no way. Where are my 'druthers' as a person?
Needing a wheelchair, not having transportation, family, cat sitters, $$$, etc. makes the logistics of all these 'little medical' things stressful and difficult beyond belief.
Add to this the fact that I'm not a happy camper when separated from my ciggies, BY FORCE, under these type of extremely stressful situations, I tend to get a 'little' bitchy. And the docs and nurses and other staff, just don't get it...
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Friday, March 04, 2005
High on the Hog!
I love the first week or two after the SS check is deposited in my account! Boy, I just live high on the hog (which means you are able to eat ham instead of hocks!).
Last night I got the munchies while watching TV, wandered into the kitchen and actually FOUND something that tasted good AND was suitable for a diabetic. A far too infrequent happening.
I 'pigged' out on two cold baked chicken pieces, a bowl of diet gelatin, and a big glass of cold milk.
Usually I get to choose between a Bologna sandwich, toast and jam, or Little Debbies.
It's really nice having leftover meats and fresh gelatin in the kitchen. Wish it would happen more often.
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Last night I got the munchies while watching TV, wandered into the kitchen and actually FOUND something that tasted good AND was suitable for a diabetic. A far too infrequent happening.
I 'pigged' out on two cold baked chicken pieces, a bowl of diet gelatin, and a big glass of cold milk.
Usually I get to choose between a Bologna sandwich, toast and jam, or Little Debbies.
It's really nice having leftover meats and fresh gelatin in the kitchen. Wish it would happen more often.
HERE TO DONATE!
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