Feeling a bit blue with a broken foot, and some other mental health and physical health challenges – like I let the team down, ruined our summer vacation, and just in general being a burden – yet after a talk with a kindly Dr., who reminded me that I have a chronic and complex illness with no cure and “it’s OK to feel sad”, and, also great to make a list of things to look forward to…. i set out to do both. To a point. Amidst Ryoko’s busy work times and “Tsuchida Caboose” underway.
Fortunately, Courtney Barnett provided me with a great notepad for doing jus this so: I talk about Ryoko’s upcoming singing and tea events, Ichiro’s Sports days, my Santa Claus performances, our music friends’ piano club holiday music event, having fun with ukulele, and “Olson family rock band” possibly doing “Bear Necessities” and ukulele combo with “Slow Boat to China” and, impending woodstove season (though still so warm!)
For some reason I also mentioned some “life administration” tasks about pensions (but distract you with cute pictures), mumble on about new year cards and the price of postage like some old codger, and (again) tentatively share plans for tying a bow on my web archive (have some big analog projects in mind).
Importantly, as my foot is healing up, I express my gratitude to all of you kind folks for sending cards, treats, biscuits, and in general just being there to talk with as I’m feeling kind of shut-in and as such, a little bit salty and grumpy cause, yeah, summertime in a faraway country looking at the walls get you a little bit spinny. Grateful for living here, my darlings who amuse me constantly, plus solid medical care, great scenes and diy vibes.
Tying this bow up with the importance of Being Kind and more peace signs and tasty food. Oh no i’m upside down! k, bye fondly, dvo
