Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Power of the Dog.

There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; But when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters I bid you beware Of … Continue reading

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A “Big C” update.

Monika is doing very well. She is still taking pain meds, but mostly at night so she can sleep.  During the day it is pretty easy for her to forget and miss by an hour or more.  Much more then … Continue reading

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Ammo.

Factory 22LR ammo if you wish to get specific. In fact, Federal 550 Round Value Pack Lot #1FN494 if you wish to get REAL specific.  Bought from Walmart in April of this year. Over the years I have read that … Continue reading

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Giuliani. He calls them as he sees them.

Poor Uncle Joe is not too bright.  We try to keep him away from sharp or pointed objects and only let him draw with crayons.

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So Disapointed

I expected Mothra. Instead all I get is some stupid little report about “Mutant Butterflies“. The abnormalities, which the researchers traced to the radiation released from the nuclear power plant, include infertility, deformed wings, dented eyes, aberrant spot patterns, malformed … Continue reading

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Back from Palo Alto

Monika and I left for Stanford Medical Center this morning at about 10:30.  After a quick stop at the Starbucks in Angels Camp for some “Holy Water” we headed out.  What with construction traffic on Highway 4 and Palo Alto … Continue reading

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Some call this a success.

Treasury: U.S. to lose $25 billion on auto bailout Washington -The Treasury Department says in a new report the government expects to lose more than $25 billion on the $85 billion auto bailout. That’s 15 percent higher than its previous … Continue reading

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Back to Stanford Medical Center

Monika and I will be off to Palo Alto tomorrow for a quick visit with both medial teams.  Tuesdays both Doctors are in so with luck we will see both and not the office nurse (no offense to nurses) or … Continue reading

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Springfield GI Model Update.

The Springfield Armory GI is on its way back from the factory. In theory it should be here tomorrow.  I’ll have to arrange for myself or another adult to be here to sign for it.  On the other hand I’d … Continue reading

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There is no nice or fancy way of saying this. Update #3

Surgery was on Wednesday,  Thursday and Friday nights were pretty miserable for Monika, but we think the doctors finally hit upon a combination of pain killers that work.  One thing Monika will have to watch, don’t over do it. Take … Continue reading

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