My agency is all about not wasting electricity, which is great, but there is one minor problem with motion sensor lights, which I realized yesterday when the lights went out on me while I was in the bathroom: The motion sensor is set at a level for walkers.
A lot of people are off this week, so the darkness was kind of dangerous because no one else came in. I wound up transferring back to my chair by the light of my iPhone.
I think it was a bit of a big deal as shortly after my email to our building people, I got a reply that the building manager would fix it ASAP.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Tunes for a cool yule
I got an unexpected Christmas present Friday: The lung nodules were stable. Unexpected in that I didn't think they'd call Friday; I was pretty sure the lungs were OK. So it was late and I still wonder whether to leave my doctor, but I am not dying (from that anyway).
Given that news and Patrick's request, I am thinking Christmas music here on the third day of Christmas. (I am still waiting for my French hens, by the way.)
Most of the songs in my top 10 are religious -- from my youth -- but whimsical and joyful. I think the latter is because that is what Christmas should be. Religion too. The former because religion was so much easier when you're a kid, and you just accept God is awesome. I know God exists, but there are an awful lot of gray shades that I didn't have to worry about when I was listening to:
Joy to the World
I was looking for a video of this perennial closing hymn at St. James when I was a kid (They also used Oh Come All ye Faithful, which is not as good.), and came upon this version. I forgive the running together of verses because of the Tambourine Guy's unbridled joy, which is what this song and Christmas is all about. We may have ISIS and ebola, but "the Lord has come."
Wondrous Love
When younger, I used to mock Mom's Christmas Revels album. I can't get enough now. Sorry, Mom. Again, who doesn't wish for someone who loves and protects them?
O Holy Night
I am not sure why I like this so much. I suspect it has to do with the notes you have to hit to sing it.
Go Tell it on the Mountain
Another Revels tune and more joy. How cool is it to have good news to share?
Blue Christmas
Either by Elvis or a little girl singing to Santa, this is just great.
I Believe
OK, this song makes me cry.
This is my Box
This is from Amahl and the Night Visitors. I always thought they should have remade this with Michael Jackson as Amahl, and the king would not have a storage box but a boombox.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Well, of course. Merry Christmas, Baby rocks, too. He just seems to have such fun.
For Unto Us a Child is Born
This is my favorite piece from Handel. I like "the government shall be on his shoulders" line. The world could use a wonderful counselor in charge.
The Lord of the Dance
A final Revels song. It paints a picture of such a happy God. Perhaps because I can't, dancing is so cool.
This leaves out some good ones. Good King Wenceslas, my only song-writing credit till someone records Funky Cold Molina; the dance song from the real Nutcracker, the one with lyrics and narrated by Bob Keeshan; Even a Miracle Needs a Hand; and so many more.
Given that news and Patrick's request, I am thinking Christmas music here on the third day of Christmas. (I am still waiting for my French hens, by the way.)
Most of the songs in my top 10 are religious -- from my youth -- but whimsical and joyful. I think the latter is because that is what Christmas should be. Religion too. The former because religion was so much easier when you're a kid, and you just accept God is awesome. I know God exists, but there are an awful lot of gray shades that I didn't have to worry about when I was listening to:
Joy to the World
I was looking for a video of this perennial closing hymn at St. James when I was a kid (They also used Oh Come All ye Faithful, which is not as good.), and came upon this version. I forgive the running together of verses because of the Tambourine Guy's unbridled joy, which is what this song and Christmas is all about. We may have ISIS and ebola, but "the Lord has come."
Wondrous Love
When younger, I used to mock Mom's Christmas Revels album. I can't get enough now. Sorry, Mom. Again, who doesn't wish for someone who loves and protects them?
O Holy Night
I am not sure why I like this so much. I suspect it has to do with the notes you have to hit to sing it.
Go Tell it on the Mountain
Another Revels tune and more joy. How cool is it to have good news to share?
Blue Christmas
Either by Elvis or a little girl singing to Santa, this is just great.
I Believe
OK, this song makes me cry.
This is my Box
This is from Amahl and the Night Visitors. I always thought they should have remade this with Michael Jackson as Amahl, and the king would not have a storage box but a boombox.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Well, of course. Merry Christmas, Baby rocks, too. He just seems to have such fun.
For Unto Us a Child is Born
This is my favorite piece from Handel. I like "the government shall be on his shoulders" line. The world could use a wonderful counselor in charge.
The Lord of the Dance
A final Revels song. It paints a picture of such a happy God. Perhaps because I can't, dancing is so cool.
This leaves out some good ones. Good King Wenceslas, my only song-writing credit till someone records Funky Cold Molina; the dance song from the real Nutcracker, the one with lyrics and narrated by Bob Keeshan; Even a Miracle Needs a Hand; and so many more.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Challenges
It has been a somewhat challenging week, and Christmas is not till tomorrow!
Sunday was the shortest day of the year and I have been waiting since then for the sun to return. I suppose in theory it has, but it has been awful gloomy this week. I haven't seen it.
Plus, I have several nagging medical issues. Well, not so much medical issues as doctor office issues.
The place where I was getting my therapy -- I went twice and wasn't enamored -- charged me $95 at my second visit. I paid it but thought, that's a steep co-pay. Then I got the Explanation of Benefits and it said I owed $20 in co-pays. What was the $75? Apparently, you aren't allowed to reschedule appointments. My original appointment was Friday. We rescheduled the Tuesday before for the Tuesday after and got fined $75.
Worse is my problem with my primary care doctor, who I have been with more than 15 years and who I love. But I am thinking of leaving.
I had a CT scan Dec. 8 to make sure my lung nodules are stable. The technician said my doctor should have the results in a few days. I called my doctor and left has a message that I had the scan and to let me know when she got the results. I called again Friday and left another message. On Wednesday Mom called and talked to someone who said they didn't have the results yet. On Thursday she called radiology and they said they'd send the scans right away. I called again Monday and left a message. Still nothing.
And the woman who got me my current job is retiring.
Oh, and still sad and guilty about Claren.
It's not all been bad. A friend at work made me some delicious buckeyes. The next day she spotted my water bottle was leaking, fixed it and said, tell your sister, I'm looking out for you.
My niece and nephew bring me joy.
And I love Christmas music!
Sunday was the shortest day of the year and I have been waiting since then for the sun to return. I suppose in theory it has, but it has been awful gloomy this week. I haven't seen it.
Plus, I have several nagging medical issues. Well, not so much medical issues as doctor office issues.
The place where I was getting my therapy -- I went twice and wasn't enamored -- charged me $95 at my second visit. I paid it but thought, that's a steep co-pay. Then I got the Explanation of Benefits and it said I owed $20 in co-pays. What was the $75? Apparently, you aren't allowed to reschedule appointments. My original appointment was Friday. We rescheduled the Tuesday before for the Tuesday after and got fined $75.
Worse is my problem with my primary care doctor, who I have been with more than 15 years and who I love. But I am thinking of leaving.
I had a CT scan Dec. 8 to make sure my lung nodules are stable. The technician said my doctor should have the results in a few days. I called my doctor and left has a message that I had the scan and to let me know when she got the results. I called again Friday and left another message. On Wednesday Mom called and talked to someone who said they didn't have the results yet. On Thursday she called radiology and they said they'd send the scans right away. I called again Monday and left a message. Still nothing.
And the woman who got me my current job is retiring.
Oh, and still sad and guilty about Claren.
It's not all been bad. A friend at work made me some delicious buckeyes. The next day she spotted my water bottle was leaking, fixed it and said, tell your sister, I'm looking out for you.
My niece and nephew bring me joy.
And I love Christmas music!
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Traitor
On Saturdays, I usually sleep till Mom comes over about 9:30 or 10, so when my door opened about 9:30, I figured it was Mom ... until something furry leapt on bed and started licking me.
Kenny has figured out how to push open the door, so when he gets bored, he comes in.
It was so great to have him there and play with him ... until i thought of Claren. She can't get on the bed anymore.
I love sitting on the floor with her, but that's not something I can easily do anymore.
There is a good reason only young dogs are service dogs, and it isn't all about their work. I miss having a dog I can play with and easily pet.
Kenny has figured out how to push open the door, so when he gets bored, he comes in.
It was so great to have him there and play with him ... until i thought of Claren. She can't get on the bed anymore.
I love sitting on the floor with her, but that's not something I can easily do anymore.
There is a good reason only young dogs are service dogs, and it isn't all about their work. I miss having a dog I can play with and easily pet.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
A Mego miracle
Mego Spider-Man was not in this year's nativity. Spidey keeps me company at work, watching over me from the top of my monitor.
I was showing him to a friend who was unfamiliar with Megos. She was saying that Spidey probably curses when I leave because he got left out.
I argued that if the Toy Story movies are any indication, Spidey is living large when I leave and even happier when everyone leaves -- free to swing through the office without care.
Perhaps the Megos who should be pissed are Batman, Robin and Captain America. They are in my room but are in vehicles on shelves, so they got left out.
Spidey, on the other hand, is not only free to party every night, but my friend saw his uniform needs a quick stitch and said she'd bring in a needle and thread tomorrow.
I was showing him to a friend who was unfamiliar with Megos. She was saying that Spidey probably curses when I leave because he got left out.
I argued that if the Toy Story movies are any indication, Spidey is living large when I leave and even happier when everyone leaves -- free to swing through the office without care.
Perhaps the Megos who should be pissed are Batman, Robin and Captain America. They are in my room but are in vehicles on shelves, so they got left out.
Spidey, on the other hand, is not only free to party every night, but my friend saw his uniform needs a quick stitch and said she'd bring in a needle and thread tomorrow.
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