Thursday, September 6

The band met Tuesday at our bandmembers house who broke his hip and practiced for an hour and a half.  He was so glad to see us and really enjoyed doing it.  It amazes me that someone can break their hip on a Sunday and a little over a week later be up and about and playing his guitar.  He said his incision was only 5 inches and he felt fine with no pain.  amazing

I got all the frames on the wall and arranged to where they look nice.  Now I will take them down one at a time and put the pictures in them.  I suspect this is going to take a spell.  Maybe weeks.  I have to brag that just about every frame on the wall was purchased at 1/2 off or off of a clearance table or dug out of storage.  They are all black with white mats.  I think it is going to look cool.

Yesterday Tracy came and I went to do errands.  I went to Ulta to replenish some make up items, to Stein Mart to purchase a throw for my lovely new living room decor, to lunch at Carls, to Pier One where I got a candle display for the dining table, to the liquor store and then to the grocery store.  Given how far apart they all were I did good to get it all done in the 6 hours I had.  I always feel a little rushed and am constantly figuring out how much time I have and how to make it work out so I am home in the allotted amount of time.  That in itself is stressful.

There are those who wonder why I am trying to take on projects at this particular time.  It is hard to explain but it keeps my mind busy and pondering on things other than the concerns I have for Cowboy.  It keeps my time occupied.  Staying in all the time is sometimes really hard.  I consider it a form of therapy.  As long as I don't overdo it and impose deadlines on any of it is it actually good for me.

Today was nice.  We never left the house.  I cooked a good breakfast, read the paper, finished the frame hanging, made lunch, took a nap and then sat with Cowboy and read some periodicals.  I made a batch of ribs, one of his favorite things, and he ate well tonight.  He went to bed about 7:30 and I may just read for an hour or two before turning in.

My hand is really hurting and I made an appointment to see about it.  Not sure if it is part of the nerve problem, arthritis or maybe carpal tunnel.  Guess the doc can figure it out.  Now I am trying to run someone down to sit with Cowboy and someone else to take me to the Dr.  If they do a cortisone epidural which is possible, I will need someone to drive me home.  Am working on it.