Random Thoughts VI

I enjoyed my Chicago trip, but the travel and pace precipitated a cold. I normally don’t get colds, so it comes as an annoying surprise. It is has the usual symptoms of sore throat, congestion, cough, low grade fever, malaise and personal guilt for going to work. This is my first cold owning a hot tub, so I plan to use it every night. My skin may dry out but it feels good on the aches and muscles.

There has been no time or energy to get out the Hallowe’en props and decorations. It is hard to get into these seasonal holidays when the Arizona weather doesn’t change. Only sign of autumn is darkness when I get up in the morning. Otherwise the AC runs and it remains clear and hot. I miss fall colour. We hope to go north in a few weeks, to find some leaves and pumpkins.

Work has been unpleasant. Far too many people taking their medications irresponsibily and demanding more of them. One woman thought me unfair when I would not renew her Xanax only a week after she got a month’s supply. She ‘lent it out to others’ and therefore needed more. ‘Well, what are my family supposed to do? They take it as well!”

I am started the Spanish lessons with Rosetta Stone. These are fun to do. It is too soon to see if it is ‘sinking in’ or not.

In the evening when I write up progress notes, I record old cassette tapes into the laptop for future transfer to CDs or iPODs. It is cheery to hear old tunes I've not heard in decades. Some bring back good memories.

*This weekend the Bears of the West are doing a booth at a Rainbow Festival here in Phoenix. If any Phoenician blogggers are reading this, I will be there on Sunday morning until noon time.
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