Archive for February 1st, 2012

And so it goes

February 1, 2012

I remember when the Vietnam War was going on, that some of my friends and acquaintences had brothers going off to war. Occassionally one would not come back.

I remember when this latest round of difficulties in the Middle East started. I think the kids were in middle school, and I was terrified to think of them going off to fight far from home. Really – it terrified me.

I know folks here who have kids that have gone to Iraq and Afghanistan, and a few that have been injured pretty badly. But until today I have not been aware of a person I knew going away and not coming home. This particular person, Will Stacey, Sargent Stacey, played baseball with both of my kids in little league. He was just between their ages. There may be more connections, but I am slow to bring them to the front of my mind.

I just know that this has impacted me more than I would prehaps have expected. When I told Carl, he just started rattling off how much this kid (at the time) had impressed him with his dry humor, willingness to get along, and smart. Here is a much better report on Will.

Enough said. I am so sorry, and I can’t even imagine how his parents are coping tonight.

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Sparkly Lights

February 1, 2012

Took care of a few things today.
First thing I did was work.
The difference was that I stayed home and worked over the internet.

I actually think I accomplished what I intended, although I did not get as far as I had hoped on my project.
But, I was able to better set aside answering every e-mail that came my way, and certainly all of the walk-in requests. I wish I could do this tomorrow, but alas, I must go in.

One of the reasons that I thought today would be a good day to work from home was that I had a doctor’s appointment. Instead of leaving an hour early from work, I could leave after work hours from home.

Nothing major, just an eye exam.
It has been more than two years.
And for the first time in many years – my prescription did not change!

This does not mean that I can suddenly see, but that I have “stabilized.”
At least for the time being.

So I just had my glasses tightened up, and ordered a new pair of sunglasses – with full prescription this time instead of just medium vision. So – when I get to the cabin this summer, it had better be sunny so I can wear them while I read books on the beach.

While I was at the eye center, they kept asking me if I had brought any sunglasses, since they dilated my eyes. Since the sun was going to be down when I was driving home, I had dismissed that idea. However, the drive home was one of bright stars and sparkly lights. I almost think headlights are more of a hazard than the sun.

And yes, these were the most exciting things that happened to me today.

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