Last week of October

Sitting here watching for the mailman so I can ask him if the label I put on my book was done correctly. I took half a dozen to the postoffice this morning to make sure I knew the correct postage amount if I tried to make my own labels.  Sometimes dealing with computer settings, printer settings, and website directions can cause anxiety.

I went to the chiropractor at 9:15 for an adjustment on my neck and shoulders.  I know I probably need to be more patient but I can't see that these appointments are helping. At least so far.  My entire weekend was one miserable shoulder/arm pain that was 24/7.  After his manipulation this morning, I left the office aching even worse.  I'm hoping that's a good sign.  I know there are times when you feel especially uncomfortable after a session.  I stopped taking my prescription pain pills last week but this morning I popped one in to help take the edge off.

When I think about all the pain and suffering (and cost) I've dealt with since my July 28th fall, it makes me wonder about all the accidents people have everyday and how they deal with it. Car crashes are common (luckily I haven't had the pleasure of one myself and I hope I never do!) but you read and see all the time on tv about how car accidents kill or maim for life.  It's scary out there and getting more so everyday, which is why I avoid freeways.

Even watching the wrestlers go through their performances on tv makes me wonder how they must suffer in later life. They'd have to -- letting their bodies take poundings like that.  I watch America's Funniest Videos and I cringe when I see all the videos submitted of people falling down in one way or another.  They make you laugh but still.....they make me HURT!

My appointment calendar for this week is filling up. Wednesday I'm going to the casino to have lunch with friends and celebrate Linda Pedersen's 70th birthday.  Have already accepted the fact that I'm going to throw some money down the toilet.  Afterwards, I'm stopping at Discount Tires in Sequim to get four tires. They quoted me $460 while Les Schwab wanted $785.

The following day I have another chiropractor appt and then a physical therapy appt afterwards for my knee (and I'll ask them about my shoulders too). Friday is an appt to see my regular doctor and I'll have her look at my knee wound to assess if it's healing okay. One little section continues to bleed and of course, the longer I look at it, the more I think it's bad.  Which is why I bandage it quickly and try not to look.  I think I'll also get a flu shot while I'm there and see if I can quit taking prozac.  I don't think it helped me but then I think I know everything sometimes.  Ha Ha

While standing in line at the post office, I noticed Ray Charles and Johnny Cash stamps.  I don't need stamps too much anymore because of email and paying bills online but I may decide to send out a few Christmas cards this year, so I bought some Johnny stamps.  I often wish I had gotten into stamp collecting as a kid as I find them interesting and these past years they've had fabulous stamps for sale.

I set up a 300-piece  (I think) jigsaw puzzle yesterday.   Decided  I needed something to do besides knitting and cross stitch.  I've got a stack of crossword puzzle books too which I enjoy but most of them require I use a dictionary alongside me.  Especially when they start wanting me to  name rivers around the world or know foreign languages.  I like a challenge with my puzzles but I don't want them to make me feel like I'm an idiot either!

I posted a couple of pictures on Facebook that I had cut out of the Leader. Think I'll put them here too along with some others that caught my eye.  I'll have to remember to take pictures at the casino on Wednesday.

 Need IDs on some of these women from the Eagles. (1970's I think) Sitting in front in the middle is Lena Tyler and on the right is Norma Holz. Standing in the second row is Marie Bright, Dorothy Ocheltree, Anna Padia (4th one) and Helen Minish on end.  Mary Gaboury and I joined the Eagles back in the day. Good times.

 Soap box derby days from the 50's. Randall Comas and Dale Blankenship. Adult is Ray Lundgren. Anybody know the other kids?

 A view of the railroad Y from years ago.  I spent a lot of my youth at this beach.

 Picture in the Leader regarding the Redskins name going away.  Irritates the hell out of me too!

 Fire hall in Chimacum named after Wally Westergaard. Cool!

Wish I had a clearer picture of my childhood home. Shows the swamp and how big it was back then.

Love this aerial view of the courthouse neighborhood.  Three of my aunts lived in this area so I played all over those streets.

Well, the mailman arrived and said my printing of the label was good so I guess I can mail books from my house now.  Hint Hint.....send me your order.  $12.50 to 1822 W. 15th St, Port Angeles, WA 98363.
It's worth the money.

Hmmm....noontime already.  Guess I'll heat up last nights' dinner (chicken strips and fries). Was surprised how little it took to fill me up but makes lunch today an easy venture.