First off, I am not commenting on the character from "The Office" Michael Scott, and his now famous double entendre comment; "That's what she said." Since October 2009 I have explored most of The Beatles catalog and their breakthrough 1966 album Revolver. She Said She Said was a John composition and according to Paul the only Beatles song he didn't play or participate on. John called it an acidy song, probably because he credits some of the lyrics coming from a meeting of members of the Byrds, The Beatles, and Peter Fonda and the escapades they had while doing an acid trip in 1965. That sure seems like a long time ago huh? George lays down the bass track, John plays guitar and Hammond Organ, and Ringo is steady on drums. I like the sound, the lyrics really don't make any sense but the change incorporated in "When I was a boy, everything was right" part was ground breaking at the time.
My dad and his wife are visiting just now, we are planning on watching the Atlanta Braves complete a series sweep against the Mariners today and tomorrow- night game then a Wednesday day game. Hopefully the roof will be open... Dad is such a Braves fan that he drove here from Utah in one day (13+ hours) just to see two of the three games.
I seem to be holding steady, if I forgot I did receive good bone marrow biopsy results a few weeks ago, no detectable cancer then. I am very weak/fatigued I think because of the prednisone they use to treat my chronic graft vs. host disease. The GVHD manifests in skin rash, face discoloration, liver and gastric attack, and maybe my lungs now too. The Fred Hutch folks made a strong suggestion that I stay on prednisone and begin to taper it down some until March of 2012. How's that for a long term battle plan? I rip my skin open very easily and bleed like a stuck pig while this particular steroid works it magic, then there's the uncontrollable outbursts, lack of sleep, shaking, electrical impulses, etc. At least the liquid skin stuff helps. Enough about my fun- get ready for a good July 4th. I was very fortunate to have Christina from work give me her tickets to a Chateau St. Michelle club private event Saturday, the group 1964 is playing (Beatles tribute). Probably the best retirement gift I could receive!
My dad and his wife are visiting just now, we are planning on watching the Atlanta Braves complete a series sweep against the Mariners today and tomorrow- night game then a Wednesday day game. Hopefully the roof will be open... Dad is such a Braves fan that he drove here from Utah in one day (13+ hours) just to see two of the three games.
I seem to be holding steady, if I forgot I did receive good bone marrow biopsy results a few weeks ago, no detectable cancer then. I am very weak/fatigued I think because of the prednisone they use to treat my chronic graft vs. host disease. The GVHD manifests in skin rash, face discoloration, liver and gastric attack, and maybe my lungs now too. The Fred Hutch folks made a strong suggestion that I stay on prednisone and begin to taper it down some until March of 2012. How's that for a long term battle plan? I rip my skin open very easily and bleed like a stuck pig while this particular steroid works it magic, then there's the uncontrollable outbursts, lack of sleep, shaking, electrical impulses, etc. At least the liquid skin stuff helps. Enough about my fun- get ready for a good July 4th. I was very fortunate to have Christina from work give me her tickets to a Chateau St. Michelle club private event Saturday, the group 1964 is playing (Beatles tribute). Probably the best retirement gift I could receive!
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Sorry about the side effects. Enjoy the show, sounds like fun. It's wet here today, too. But at least it's not cold.
Love, Cathy
hope all your side effects stay way aside and don't effect much. How's your wife doing, I bet she is a wreck like mine. I am sure they could share some thoughts and stories. We saw Christina this weekend here in Chelan. Hope things improve long before 2012. Take care and keep in touch... TRex
My skin has done the same thing for years, and rips easily along with large bruises, you just have learn to live with it and carry lots of band aids , tape and adsorbent gauze with you.
Prayers
Hank
Thanks for the advice Hank.
T-Rex, my poor wife has to bear the brunt of being married to me, then putting up with my outbursts, then worrying that I will do too much or hurt myself. I feel sorry for her! She is a trooper though. Yes, we will have to get together and share.
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Looking forward to our lunch!
I bet your dad hates the DH just like I do!
The American League is an abomination. But, when in Rome...
See you next week TTB.
Good song, good album. One of their best? Tough to say.
Say hello to th' visitors.
My skin is tinner all the time as well. Hopefully only literally.
Most of the garden is cranking after another 1.75" of rain this weekend. Big t-storm wind with the rain put a few trees across our fence. Gotta clean it up now, more firewood... see you soon ! BigA
Have you ever experienced a Central Oregon thunderstorm? Something feels different right before it hits, and then all hell breaks loose with chain lightning, thunderclaps that rattle the house and rain the size of baseballs coming down. You watch it and you wonder how anything could withstand such an onslaught. Then it leaves as quickly as it came, but behind it everything seems refreshed and almost new. Different, but just as good as before. Nature is such a great instructor. LiveSTRONG!
Wow X, what a description. Yes, I have experienced one of those thunderstorms- refreshing is just one description that comes to mind. A new beginning? Yeah, I like that. BigA- you would have loved seeing Dad get a signed baseball and watching the Braves come from behind to beat the Mariners in the late innings! He was very happy... We are off to the finale today for the sweep!
My prediction was right for once! Braves take all three from the slumping Mariners! We wore our Atlanta gear proudly, at times it seemed there were more Braves fans in the stands than for the home team???
Off to PDX for the day, to see my sister Cathy and in the same trip buy some Oregon strawberries/raspberries.
Well, you are definitely in luck because the Oregon Cascade berries are in season and out at the stands everywhere. Cheap and absolutely delicious with a little Tillamook Vanilla Ice Cream. McMenimens, Rogue, Deschutes, Bridgeport and the Wydmer Brothers also have some nice treats to sample while in river city. And if you are really up to it, a Pecan Roll at Roses Deli should hit the spot. Yummm. LiveSTRONG!
Thanks for coming down to p-town. It was good to see you all. Dad and Alice have a safe trip home and see you soon!
Love, Cathy
Greg, sorry to hear about the side effects-that sounds rough. Hoping they recede. So glad Johnny D and the Braves are doing well. Great description of a thunderstorm by Capt. X-that is exactly what happens here, lately almost every night.Green and clear today.
I just got back from a week in Iowa for an art ed conf. at UofIowa (go Hawks) and visiting family and friends. It was a good trip.
Looking forward to seeing you and Yvonne soon.
Love, Mary D.
I AM SO LUCKY!
So many intelligent friends and followers, insights that make me inspired, and a loving wife/caregiver who allows me lose control once in awhile and doesn't walk out on me. Mary- X is a thoughtful guy, he thinks I don't know who he is but I secretly do. Cathy is also so inspirational, she speaks with technology like nobody's business, and never complains about her lot in life. If people only knew... Happily posting from Enumclaw, GD
Back already ? I thought you might make a weekend of it. Went to Bob Williams retirement at SeaTac yesterday, and finally learned how He received the nick name Scud. :-),,OH well
Prayers
Hank
Greg you are very special that's why you have so many friends! Looking forward to all of us being together to celebrate Alicia's Wedding. It's nice to have a happy event. and yes we are fortunate to have such good spouses.
Greg, was the music what you expected ? Enjoy your sunshine ! See you soon in Portland . Love Dad and Alice P.s.Seattle pitching looks good. Almost as good as the Bravos ! Love Dad And Alice
Hope the concert was fun! Alicia asked me what kind of music to have at the reception, I said 70's and 80's .
Our Beatles tribute concert was nice, beautiful weather on the grass. The group (1964) was good, they only played early Beatles music. Yeah those Mariners have the pitching, but no hitting. I smell a deal soon...
The Beatles concert sounded great. Cathy-I would LOVE 70s/80s music at the wedding. It is all I listen to!
Looking forward to seeing you all!
I forgot to sign my last post--
love and prayers, Mary D
rock on!
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