Category Archives: Journal Entry
Shuck-A-Corn
Missus and I got about half of the corn shucked today. What we finished is airing on the kitchen counter, ready for freezing in some chicken bags I have not yet got to. But before cobs are bagged up, the … Continue reading
Five
It has been five days since the operation. I woke up feeling a sensation best described as numbness on my throat. Nothing horrible, Just was not what you would call normal. The intubation soreness is much relieved. I still feel … Continue reading
Four Days Post-Op
Yesterday we spent some energy in the garden harvesting the corn. That went really well. We did the math based on four ears per dollar and figure we must have got $50 worth of corn out of ours! I think … Continue reading
Day Three Post-Op
I woke up a couple of times during the night last night but went right back to sleep each time. When I woke up at 4:30, I needed a loo, and a drink. So, I am up now, at least … Continue reading
Two Days After Surgery
Today has been a little different than yesterday, for sure. In some ways, harder. I have felt the continued drop in calcium, I believe. I have been tingly through my arms and torso, and my head has not been all … Continue reading
So Much To Expect
Doing a little looking about to find out what to expect post operation. Healing is a long and complex process involving changes in bone health, and things such as kidney and heart health because of calcium levels in the blood … Continue reading
Surgery Day Minus One
Tomorrow is it. At last. I have been in the pre-op stage for so long that now that it’s over, I don’t know what to do! Today, I’ll work, though not quite like normal, as I need to do a … Continue reading
Subday Night at the ‘Ol Homestead
Kids are getting ready for school, and one is revieing the music for the play in December. The animals are fed, and the chores are done outside. We managed to get the dog to be quiet by seperating her from … Continue reading
September 8, 2026
Using the CPAP has been wonderful apart from a little trouble dealing with sleeping with the mask, or it fighting stubble on my face, or the hose. These are difficult things, because they do interfere with my sleep, but then … Continue reading
Thinking Thoughts on Work
I have an appointment later today, and because of it, I find it unworthwhile to try to go into work first, or after before I have to pick the kids up at their bus stop. I will this evening, when … Continue reading