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It was less than a month ago that Natalie found out that Keith Urban was looking for a woman who could be in his band and sing duets with him on his High and Alive World tour that started in 3 weeks. Within 3 days she flew off for a 3 day rehearsal in anContinue reading “In case you missed it, Natalie is on tour with Keith Urban”

It was “amusing” to look at my last post on May 5. How naive I was – thinking I could outsmart a virus – particularly one that hit Craig so hard. I was still feeling pretty good on May 8th so I went to my personal training session, but did not push it. Later thatContinue reading “I’m Back – or Almost”

I was in Nashville last Tuesday night and when I got back Wednesday, Craig sounded awful. He said he had inhaled too much sawdust and would be fine. Shortly thereafter he started coughing and he was NOT fine. He lost his appetite and has had terrible fatigue but no gastrointestinal symptoms. He never had moreContinue reading “One more day of sloth (or self-care)”

Our dear friend Jack who was living with advanced heart failure died peacefully last weekend. Jack was the kindest, most supportive and creative human being. He will be missed by and live on through so many family and friends. One of my Covid projects was to use up 3 garbage bags of the yarn IContinue reading “Rest in Peace Jack”

I have had one week at the 1 mg dose and while I have not noticed any increase in the side effects, I did lose nearly 3 pounds this week which makes it a total of almost 10 pounds so far. My energy is good and my strength training is no different even though IContinue reading “Wegovy Week 9”

Craig really got hit with URI this week that kept us from the May 1 and May 3 protests. I did attend a TN Democratic Party (TNDP) Town Hall for Veterans at the VA facility in Murfreesboro, TN about 20 miles SE of Nashville on Friday morning. I randomly found the “flyer” on Facebook andContinue reading “Choice of words matter”

While we had planned to go to Franklin KY today for their May Day protest, Craig has a bad cough and was up most of the night so we did not go. My Social Security phone appointment was supposed to be 2 PM so I set my alarm for 145 so I could be ready.Continue reading “Social Security came through”

We were excited when we saw this posted on the Mobilize Us website. After attending the “round table” we are still mystified by the seeming lack of veteran presence there and at the two protests we have attended so far. I learned on a recent podcast that 60% of veterans supported Trump and 40% didContinue reading “Democracy is HARD”

We drive north 20 miles to Franklin KY for excellent massages. Nancy, our massage therapist is a very active member of the community of 9,000 people. She is first rate promoter of their community events. One of our early dates was to see a production of Steel Magnolias – the musical in a small dinnerContinue reading “A Model of Community Engagement in Franklin KY”

When I got to Tools yesterday morning, I heard that my wood working mentor Harry had fallen and broken his pelvis and was in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Harry must be 93 now so I was quite concerned. I had brought in a loaf of banana bread for him as he usually comes in forContinue reading “I want to be like Harry when I grow up”