Month: September 2008

I noticed on campus today that there were people handing out bibles to passersby. I politely declined to the two people standing about 10 feet away from each other. A little further on my way, I was asked if I was registered to vote. No connection between the two groups, just a little interesting that they were both on campus at the same time. (separation of church and state?)

My doctor’s office has been trying to get a hold of me – they’ve left a couple of messages. I called them today and they said it was about my high blood pressure medicine that my wife Robin called in about. When I expressed some confusion, they figured it must have been put in the wrong chart. It’s a little ironic that I’ve been meaning to schedule an appointment to see my doctor about my migraines, but I didn’t have my calendar available and I’ll need to look at my schedule before I set something up.

While I was running some errands this afternoon, I noticed a guy next to his bike in a grassy area near the road. His bike was laying on it’s side and he had his arm under his head – apparently enjoying the shade on a warm day and resting. I drove on past, thinking he had the right idea. When I came back through, the area was surrounded by ambulances – the sleeping guy had apparently been injured – maybe by a hit and run – and was now being cared for by the paramedics. I felt bad – I should have stopped. But at the same time, he looked like he was sleeping in the shade next to his bike – something I might have done in that same position.

Finally, I got a notice in the that I’d been randomly selected to provide my proof of insurance. Sort of like winning a contest. Except I don’t get anything, it costs me a stamp, and if I don’t do it, my registration is revoked.

that’s it for now – later…

I went to visit my folks for the weekend to celebrate my dad’s birthday and their anniversary. I got them a red coffee pot – which they’ve been looking for – and scored major points. We played some dominoes and hung out a bit. On Sunday afternoon we headed out and went to Jungle Jim’s – a sort of international food mart. In this one store you can buy wasabi crackers, a pig’s head, and every kind of kitchen appliance you could imagine. I found an ice cream scoop that will work great for ice cream cones.

From there, we headed further south to Cincinati for the Riverfest fireworks show. We faced closed roads, distant parking, confused GPS, and 50 degree angle concrete seating. While a bit uncomfortable, the view was pretty good and the fireworks show was excellent. When it was over, we stood up – along with 20,000 other people – and headed for the cars. The group managed to stay together somehow and we made it out of there without too much trouble. It was a long drive home though.

On Monday, my parents and I – along with their dog – headed to Slate Run park for a bit of hiking. We didn’t go to far since the dog was getting tired, but still had a good trip.

I headed back Monday afternoon and was back at work today – and I didn’t enjoy it. Really crazy day. I left a bit early so I could go give blood – which went very smoothly except that the needle site kept bleeding. The tech finally got it under control and I went to Border’s – then Chic-fil-et.

It’s been a pretty quiet evening around here and I’m looking forward to an early bedtime. The weekend has caught up with me and the blood donation has made me tired.

That’s it for me… later.