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Early afternoon Wednesday and the a/c unit is blowing cool air through the vents here in this joint. And once again I'm SO THANKFUL we have a good air conditioning unit!
The Rangers are playing a night game tonight, so I'll be following college basketball today.
posted Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 at ~1:39 PM #QNMAR2024
posted by Roscoe
Midday Tuesday and I've decided against doing any yard work today. A tough night's sleep last night and waking with arthritis pain in my shoulders and hands convinced me to yield to my wife's caution against doing such physical work so soon after my cataract surgery. It's been less than a week, and the nurses and doctor told me not to lift anything heavy, etc. during my recovery.
posted Tue Mar 2024 ~11:20 #QNMAR2024
posted by Roscoe
Late afternoon Monday and all is well in the Roscoe-verse.
Both eyes seem to be performing well. They work and cause me no pain or stress of any kind. I continue to use the eye drops as the doctor ordered.
Both chores that I'd set for myself were completed before the wife got home from her job. And the afternoon has been spent at leisure reading and listening to a Texas Rangers Spring Training Game.
Tomorrow may be a yard work day, depending on the weather.
posted Monday, Mar 11, 2024 at ~4:45 PM #QNMAR2024
posted by Roscoe
One peaceful, restful Sunday winds down.
I continue to use the medicated eye drops as directed by the doctor, but the eye feels fine and seems to be working just fine.
The hips continue to feel stronger and more stable. I intend to take them outside and do some yard work this week, weather permitting.
posted Sunday, Mar 10, 2024 at 5:26 PM #QNMAR2024
posted by Roscoe
An easy Saturday is in the works, (hope I didn't just jinx things by saying that.) Listening to the Alabama vs Arkansas men's college basketball game at the moment. Hopefully I'll be able to catch the Rangers Spring Training game this afternoon, and Svengoolie tonight.
I'm following the eye drops regimen mandated by the surgeon and holding to that schedule will be a major part of my days for the next 2 weeks. He's also told me not to lift anything heavy during this time. Weather permitting, I'll be mowing the lawn in a few days.
posted Saturday, Mar 9, 2024 at 11:48 AM #QNMAR202
posted by Roscoe
This has been a good Friday. Eye Surgeon removed the patch over my eye that had the cataract operation, and today I'm looking out at the world with 2 good eyes without glasses. Cataract replacement for my right eye happened early January, and cataract replacement for my left eye was yesterday. I've had very bad eyes and always worn glasses since I was a very young boy. I feel so blessed.
posted Friday, Mar 8, 2024 at ~8:30 PM #QNMAR2024
posted by Roscoe
Mid-afternoon Thursday and I'm wiped out. Had the cataract surgery done on my left eye earlier today and the operation drained me much more than the January surgery for my right eye did.
Following the Rangers vs D-Backs game now and wondering if I should try for a power nap, or an early bed time tonight.
posted Thursday, Mar 7, 2024 at ~3:25 PM #QNMAR2024
posted by Roscoe
Midday Wednesday and I'm happy to note the day is progressing nicely. Most of the chores I'd set for myself have already been completed. What little bit remains can be taken care of easily at a leisurely pace through the afternoon.
posted Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 at 11:20 AM #QNMAR2024
posted by Roscoe
Up in the middle of the night, about to close what has been one of the most productive insomnia breaks I've ever had. I knew what was worrying me awake at ~00:30 and now, an hour and a half later, I've figured out how best I can act to resolve those worrisome issues.
Now to put head back to pillow and hope for more sleep before my 05:00 alarm wakes me.
posted Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024 at 2:10 AM #QNMAR2023
posted by Roscoe
As Monday winds down I'm listening to the radio call of the Duke vs NC State college basketball game, now moving through the 2nd half. Pretty good game. Was able to listen to the Rangers lose to the Angels this afternoon.
Today was productive, too. Did my weekly laundry, and began the 3-day eye drops regimen in preparation for my cataract surgery this Thursday.
posted Monday, Mar 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM #QNMAR2024
posted by Roscoe