My friend  Ruth sent me a few goat pictures.  Her daughter works with them and they (the goats) delivered their kids this spring.   I had downloaded a few pics but I seem to have lost them in the bowels of this computer.      I also tried to use my printer but that program has also disappeared, now, where in the hell did it go.     I had to go out to the web site and download the program again.   It is currently percolating masses of information.    Download is complete guess I will finish this entry later.

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Quotes

"Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it."
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

"Oh, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!"
Sir Walter Scott

TGIF

Ohiopyle State Park in Western PA.  I wonder what it would look like in the winter.    I guess some day I will have to make that trek and go to see.

Today I was really bummed.  Somehow it was my third 10 day.   I wanted to go home in the worst way.    And then I noticed my name was not on the late list..    I went and checked the master schedule....my name was not on that either,  I was 8 hours.   I was so elated and happy that I was going home at 3.  I wanted to sing "Ode ot Joy".........

Today was sort of slow but hectic.   I am ready for two days off.   Tonight is my daughters dress rehearsal.   The concert is tomorrow.  She does love to play in the orchestra.

Sunday we will go out to eat.  Her little treat for acceptance into the Nursing School Program.  Just 21 months and hopefully she will be out of the nest and off the payroll...........She said she should pick where we want to go.   I don't know where this place will be......  Actually when I get down to it I won't be cooking at all this weekend.   That is not such a bad thing.   Do I need to take a poll on that thought???

Ohio Pyle is not too far from FallingWater, pictured below.   I could make it a twofur visit.

 

 

Idea??

"There are people who, instead of listening to what is being said to them, are already listening to what they are going to say themselves."
Albert Guinon

Is this a flight of ideas???   I guess they are the same people who think what they say is more important that what you say.

 

This is a picture of Falling Water.  Designed and built by Frank LLoyd Wright.    It is located in the Laurel Highlands in Western PA.   It is one of my favorite designed houses. 

Today the daughter went to the School of Nursing to see what was up.   She was acccepted and the woman helped her sign up for a Microbiology Class this summer.    This is where she will learn all about microbes and infectious diseases and treatments.   I am glad that haul is over.   They still say the letters will be out next week.  The good thing about this school is that it is 15 minutes from my house and with the cost of gas that is a good thing.   She will not have to travel in rush hour traffic and drive into the city, which is a royal PITA.  

I changed the color because I didn't like the above, to olive and sort of hard to read.    She only has to take 3 more college classes.   The other being Nutrition and Anatomy and Physiology.  With the Micro out of the way it will leave time to concentrate on A & P which will be the most intense in studying.

Today was a rather busy day.   I spent four hours doing a lumbar laminectomy with a fusion.     The biggest problem in surgery is to keep the patients warm.   When the temperature drops the chance of infections increase, and the patients ability to regulate their own temperature is lost under anesthesia.   So, what I have to do is use a blanket warmer, and warm their fluids.   This will, in most cases increase the body temperature to what is normal.    Mission accomplished.

Tomorrow I am working in the GI Lab.   About 6 months ago there was a push from Aetna to eliminate the payment to Anesthesia for Propofol in the GI Lab.   They were looking at the bottom line and not the patient safety and comfort.   I am happy to say, this has been rescended by Aetna.  Good Choice.    The are so damn busy looking for ways to save money and not as concerned about the patients care.   Or so, it seems to me.

Welcome to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater    Click here and check out Falling Water.

Warm outside and raining

Maine, many moons ago.  It probably still looks the same, but I would be willing to bet the boats have moved a bit.

Today was my day off and I had it jammed packed with fun and excitement.   First was the biannual visit to the dentist.   I really hate the dentist.  Going there not him personally.    The hygienist has an ultra sonic high pressure washer for getting plaque off your teeth.   You could torture someone with that device.   It hits area that need not have been hit, with twinges of pain I might add.    Then she get out another torture instrument that looks like a miniaturized version of a sickle and picks under the gums to get what the high power washer left behind; all the while telling me how bad tea is for your teeth even though it is loaded with antioxidants.    Then they get polished with a cinnamon flavored gritty paste cleanser, your mouth gets rinsed out and I told her I couldn't wait to get out the door.   The pain only lasted 30 minutes and then the dentist said I was good to go.      Did you know you should change your tooth brush every three months and after each time you have had a cold or the flu.  I would be willing to bet they have stock in Crest and OralB.

Next stop.  I was in the market for a new summer type purse.  So I stopped at Morninglory, which is sort of an accessories shop in the next town.   I found a nice red one.  It is big enough to hold my Franklin Covery planner, and all my other special stuff I just can't do without.  I can also put a book in there.

Next on to Wally World  (AKA Wall Mart) to search for a new tooth brush.  One that is battery operated.  Seems this is better for cleaning under the gums.   Those tooth brushes range from about $10 to over $100 for one that cleans ultrasonically (I had already had that today, and did not feel the need to torture myself with a toothbrush.)  Once I got there I found hangers, a new dish drainer, some food (apples, salad fixins, etc.)  I was out of there and on to Rite AID and then home.   I think I need another day off to rest up from my day off.

No web site for Morning Glory Shop,  but, it does have lots of nice things.

Jennys Thoughts...thanks Jenny

Subject:
Magic Fairy!

A married couple, in their early 60s, was celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary at a quiet, romantic little restaurant.

Suddenly, a tiny beautiful Fairy appeared on their table.
She said: "For being such an exemplary married couple and especially this time, I will grant you each a wish."

"Oh, said the wife, I want to travel around the World with my darling husband.
The fairy waved her magic wand; and - poof! - two tickets for the Queen Mary II luxury liner and Ten Thousand Dollars appeared in her hands.
Then it was the husband's turn.
He thought for a minute and said: "Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again.

So I'm going with my mind and not my Heart.   I 'm sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me."

The wife and the Fairy were shocked and disappointed.
But a wish is a wish.

So, the Fairy waved her magic wand, and -Poof! - the husband became 92 Years old.

The Moral of the story:
Men who are ungrateful bastards should remember:
Fairies are Female.