Back at the end of January, I mentioned several of us were starting a virtual walk of the West Coast Trail in British Columbia. We were pleasantly surprised to hear from Parks Canada’s Metropolitan Outreach Officer after we finished the trail. It turns out he’d found our discussion of the … Continue reading →
In March, 2005, I had PRK surgery on my eyes. One year after the procedure, my vision had attained my pre-surgical best-correctable state: 20/15. Three years later, it’s slipped. The doc didn’t seem too concerned about it, but I am, getting a new prescription. Just slightly stronger, and it looks … Continue reading →
We haven’t figured out where, yet, but we will. Several of us are planning a virtual walk. We’re starting February 1, and we’re using pedometers (or other known tracking mechanisms) to log our steps during the day. I even created a progress bar for it. Due to progress bar limitations, … Continue reading →
For now, anyway. I finished my revision pass and sent it winging to my brave and courageous first reader. It’s sitting at 84,352 words of a targeted 90k. As far as I can tell, that’s acceptable. Knee Update: The Aleve/Tylenol combination seems to be helping. I’m experiencing less excruciating pain … Continue reading →
My PA and I looked at my knee X-rays today. The machine that took this series of X-rays was phenomenal. And the digital clarity is astonishing. They took three views, and my PA was cringing and saying, “Ouch” at every angle. “This is disintegrating really bad” was one nearly direct … Continue reading →
I did a little work yesterday and today on Twilight. I’m getting good, steady progress. On a less positive note, my left knee is killing me. It’s ok for walking, but bending more than about 60 degrees is a killer. No true idea what I did to it. I’ve … Continue reading →
This is a first. I finally got to a place where I could be seen by medical personnel (I’ve been off-net more ways than one for the last week and a half), and confirmed my fears — I have pneumonia in my left lung. Now that I got the “good” … Continue reading →
Something unpleasant has decided to settle in my chest. Coughing is not getting it out. Sleeping is not doing anything for it. Ugh. Just the way I don’t want to feel before a long drive. At least I don’t have a fever. As you know, I’m going off-line until the … Continue reading →
NaNo is finished and won, so what am I doing now? My next goal is to complete my application to graduate school. I submitted the on-line application last night. I’m writing the letters and filling out the forms to request my transcripts; preparing what the people who have agreed to … Continue reading →
Just in case anyone’s concerned, I’m fine. Got some sleep. Feel better. Still tired in the mornings, but I have a lot I want and need to get done. Tonight? What will happen in Thursday night NCAA football? Will Boston College come out on top of Virginia Tech, or will … Continue reading →