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Happy may be an overstatement. When Mary got up and headed to the office, I was doing battle with the passwords on my computer. She saw a “Lilesfit” in its full display.
I have used the same password for my email since 2010, but this morning the computer gods decided to change it WITHOUT my notice. I fussed and cussed and threw Indian ink into the sink, pretty much making a fool out of myself.
If that wasn’t enough, I couldn’t get into Qwest to obtain my latest bloodwork results. They said I did NOT exist. Here I am, sitting in my office chair, looking into the computer screen, and I AM EXISTING. Finally, I had to log off myself (cancel my account) and then reidentify myself to get access to the QWest held information.
By this time, I was ready to pull the plug and go down with the bathwater!
How very true!!
It’s now 8:30 a.m., and we’re on our way to the gym; I’m still fuming!
After 43 minutes on the stationary bike, my temper tantrum had waned, and I was back to my lovable self.
After my early morning hissy fit and the gym, we went to CVS, and I offered to make breakfast for Dr. Mary, who had put up with my outburst. So, off we went to The Original Pancake House for a delightful breakfast and several attempts at apologizing (I still hate computers).
One look into these eyes and the hissy fit went away!
After breakfast, Mary drove home, and I walked. Finally, I returned home, and it was time to go to the doctor. Mary went picking and had a great selection of fresh veggies to share with Dr. Tong.
Mary went picking before we visited the doctor.
The doctor’s office was decorated quite nicely with rocks, a fish tank, and other Oriental goodies.
I panicked the receptionist when I asked what flavor the candies were, and also mentioned they were as hard as a rock. She looked over the counter and said, “Those are decorative river rocks! Did you swallow one? I’ll call 911!” Then I heard her say to herself, “Now I remember him; he often comes with the nice lady!!”
Well, they looked good enough to eat!
Did You Know? Geodes are rounded, often spherical or egg-shaped rocks that contain a hollow interior cavity. This cavity is usually lined with crystals or other mineral matter.
Geodes are formed in various geological environments, including volcanic rocks where gas bubbles are trapped during the cooling process, or in sedimentary rocks where the dissolution of organic matter or other cavities creates hollow spaces.
Over time, mineral-rich water seeps into these hollow spaces, and as the water evaporates, the dissolved minerals are deposited and crystallize on the inside walls, forming the unique and often beautiful crystal formations found within a geode.
While geodes are commonly found with quartz or amethyst crystals, they can also contain other minerals, such as calcite, agate, or celestine. The type of crystals and their colors depend on the minerals present in the water during formation and geological factors, such as temperature and pressure.
Her office is very peaceful.
Mary got even with the hissy fit! She decided to get me into the doctor’s office and talk about my health issues. The doctor asked me to disrobe (so did the receptionist), and she reached for a box of old rusty straight pins. All of a sudden, while lying on the couch in a restful pose, she began sticking me with pins. I looked like a porcupine.
I knew this was payback for this morning’s tantrum, so I grinned and lay there covered in pins, unable to move for fear one of the pins would fall out, bend, or go in deeper. I lay here in pain for thirty minutes while Mary and the doctor went to the other room and had tea!
NO more tantrums, ever!
When we departed the doctor’s office, Mary had a grin from ear to ear and was whistling. I recognized the tune from my youth.
“Needles and Pins” was a rock song credited to American writers Jack Nitzsche and Sonny Bono. Jacki DeShannon recorded it in 1963, and other versions followed. The most successful versions were by the Searchers, whose version reached number one.
I had to amble to the car as the 456 bandages made walking difficult. I left a path of bandages from her office to the car.
We made it home after stopping by Trader Joe’s. I promised Mary a filet mignon dinner if she would remove the bandages carefully.
I was too sore to take many pictures, so below is the remains of the steak after I cooked it. The pan contents become the “gravy” to our back over the steaks!
The best part gets put onto the steak.
Meanwhile, and still giggling, Mary prepared the potatoes and string beans while the steaks rested for ten minutes.
Mary fixes string beans and potatoes.
Dinner is ready, so I poured a glass of wine, lit the candles, and sat down gingerly on a pillow due to the needle-induced skin sensitivity.
Come and get it.
Oh my! Despite my serious injuries, the steak came out perfectly. Mary added fresh zucchini to the beans to make a delightful dinner.
As soon as we sat down, Scout came over. I thought he wanted to keep me comfy due to my pain, but alas, his hyperactive nose caught a whiff of the steak. He got three good bites, and then he had some steak!
Oh my, I have died and gone to heaven!
We wandered over to Jeff’s and visited for a while, and watched the LA/OC riots.
Returning home, we were exhausted, so we decided to watch TV in bed. We both fell asleep and didn’t even remember what we tried to watch! Ain’t old e great??
I knew Mary had forgiven me, as I didn’t have to sleep outside with Scout this evening.
