Abbey Road side two has many simple medley type songs including She Came In Through the Bathroom Window. Paul wrote the song in 1969 either as a tribute to Beatles groupies called Apple Scruffs or from a similar incident with members of the Moody Blues. Either way, it was a simple romp song to go with Polythene Pam. There is a great throwaway line; "And so I quit the police department and got myself a steady job"
When I quit the police department I thought life would be much easier and freedom, real freedom would soon be mine. The first obvious new thing to try was growing my facial hair at will and maybe even an extreme hair style. Well... grow though I might the best I could come up with was a thin mustache and soul patch. My 1/4 inch of head hair didn't quite make it long enough for a pony tail either. All in all my hair was STUNTED just like most other body functions. I next thought about Clothing. I tried tie die, and I tried button down. Neither was very shocking to the fine citizens of Seattle, Portland, or anywhere else I visited since my self imposed retirement. I seemed to fit in in Fremont, Hawthorn, Omak, and Chelan. (I could've gone with Nehru jackets, but am too cheap to spend that kind of money on vintage clothing.) I was able to separate from other police things like listening to the radio, pulling people over to yell at them about their driving, etc. I got lucky and was never caught speeding as I did have an adjustment thinking I still possessed a "get out of jail free" card. In fact I never did possess one, but you sure think you do when employed in law enforcement. What kept me from really changing anything was this darn cancer. It seemed that every time I was getting better and healthy some new malady or condition would hit. The most recent setback being a fine example. I am halfway done with radiation and now know I will begin a new Chemo round very soon after the radiation ends probably around Sept. 12. The new chemo will make us delay our trip to Boston by probably two-three weeks. It is always something! But on the other hand, this chemo might actually get me to remission or keep the cancer away for longer than two months. My other most recent bump was being told I might be a diabetic. I will admit that after discovering the tumors I lost all discipline and ate what I wanted to when I wanted. I gained a few pounds very quickly as well. I smartened up a week ago, and after seeing the doctor yesterday we changed my prednisone schedule. I eat much better- so far just two insulin injections and losing 10 pounds have kept my sugars in the normal range. Then it dawned on me, I don't work, I don't have to worry about a drug test. I could try medical marijuana or other mind altering drugs, would those alternatives take me to a new consciousness? I am still researching that one but I don't think that is the answer...
Stay in School, and Live Happy!
When I quit the police department I thought life would be much easier and freedom, real freedom would soon be mine. The first obvious new thing to try was growing my facial hair at will and maybe even an extreme hair style. Well... grow though I might the best I could come up with was a thin mustache and soul patch. My 1/4 inch of head hair didn't quite make it long enough for a pony tail either. All in all my hair was STUNTED just like most other body functions. I next thought about Clothing. I tried tie die, and I tried button down. Neither was very shocking to the fine citizens of Seattle, Portland, or anywhere else I visited since my self imposed retirement. I seemed to fit in in Fremont, Hawthorn, Omak, and Chelan. (I could've gone with Nehru jackets, but am too cheap to spend that kind of money on vintage clothing.) I was able to separate from other police things like listening to the radio, pulling people over to yell at them about their driving, etc. I got lucky and was never caught speeding as I did have an adjustment thinking I still possessed a "get out of jail free" card. In fact I never did possess one, but you sure think you do when employed in law enforcement. What kept me from really changing anything was this darn cancer. It seemed that every time I was getting better and healthy some new malady or condition would hit. The most recent setback being a fine example. I am halfway done with radiation and now know I will begin a new Chemo round very soon after the radiation ends probably around Sept. 12. The new chemo will make us delay our trip to Boston by probably two-three weeks. It is always something! But on the other hand, this chemo might actually get me to remission or keep the cancer away for longer than two months. My other most recent bump was being told I might be a diabetic. I will admit that after discovering the tumors I lost all discipline and ate what I wanted to when I wanted. I gained a few pounds very quickly as well. I smartened up a week ago, and after seeing the doctor yesterday we changed my prednisone schedule. I eat much better- so far just two insulin injections and losing 10 pounds have kept my sugars in the normal range. Then it dawned on me, I don't work, I don't have to worry about a drug test. I could try medical marijuana or other mind altering drugs, would those alternatives take me to a new consciousness? I am still researching that one but I don't think that is the answer...
Stay in School, and Live Happy!
18 comments:
Excellent Post.
Prayers
Hank
OH !!! and as Bill Crosby said about his "friends" that use "drugs", they said that it inhanced their personalty,............... OK, so what if you are an.......
A/H! :-)
Greg,
Yes, change is very hard. And more so when you have to battle physical issues, too. Sorry to hear about the latest setbacks. More hurdles you will jump with athletic prowess. Keep your eyes on your east coast trip -it sounds like it will be a wonderful time when you go.
School started here this week. I'm strapped into the underwater rollercoaster for the next nine months. But it's nice to see all the new students and the energy.
Sending you some good youthful college student energy. Hang in there!
Love,
Mary D.
Mary, good luck with those college students. Hank, "it's freedom baby, yeah!"
Good blog as always. I think about the life changes, too. It's good to keep a sense of humor or it'll drive you crazy. Although it certainly aint funny. Prayers that the chemo won't be too harsh and you get to go on your trip.
Love, Cathy
Hair and clothes just not working out, huh? Have you thought about a tattoo or a Harley? After what you have been through, you could survive either. Wrap sunglasses, a snarling smile and 'Love' and 'Hate' on your knuckles as you cruise the West Valley on your new Dyna Wide Glide. Dats da ticket.
LiveSTRONG!
I noticed you didn't mention body piercing's. Now that you have hung up the spurs that could be a radical statement. It would go with tie dye and Harley's.
I say go for whatever makes you feel good and a little rebelious! You certainly deserve a little freedom from rules and routines. Stay strong -
Edie
How about tongan or samoian war tattoos head to toe.
G, It will be my first one in about thirty years, but I think we should smoke a bowl together. Just the two of us though. I don't think the wives would be into it. We may want to have one of our sons around though, just to make sure we stay safe. But I agree, anything stonger than that would be a mistake. As the Moody Blues said, "Timothy Leary's dead." Cambo
I agree with what Edie said. Whatever makes you happy! Stay positive and inspiring!! :-)
Wow, mention the green herb and a bevy of commentators. Cambo I will be in touch. :)
Let me know if you need help on your research. Take care. TRex
Since you and I can get the medical certificate Trex, your assignment is non inhaled formulas, butters or spreads I guess.
Like the new image.
I'm not even going to comment on this current thread. :-)
Mary D.
And in other news, praying the ECC avoids the hurricane hit.
Yes Mary, let's all support those ECC and other east coast folks battening down the hatches. Glad we don't have to worry about that!
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