Work, work, work, work, work, work, work. That was my week.
There were some lunch walks, a Covid test for Carl, an online Dr appointment for me, and a new neighborhood block watch being formed virtually.
The Covid test is precautionary only, for a medical procedure on Monday. It was fine. Not much different than the test we each got in October. It does mean that we are locked down until Monday. Well not quite, we will still walk the neighborhood, but no entering businesses. Or seeing friends. But it’s only for the weekend.
My video visit was for a sore shoulder. Actually painful when moved in certain directions, and it’s been well over a month. After the “examination”, it seems like a rotator cuff injury. So I have another video appointment with a physical therapist in a week and a half.
The block watch is the result, at least in part, due to Covid. The homeless population in the city has really increased, with tent encampments showing up along the freeway and in parks, which all surround the neighborhood. These are not the working poor. These are folks with drug habits, and mental challenges. The encampments have significant sanitation issues, resulting in some rat infestations. And there’s a lot of theft, drug use, etc. And the “massage” parlor at the end of the block. It was busted as part of a sting a few years ago. This sounds bad, but we do still enjoy our neighborhood, and especially our neighbors. The takeaway is let people know you’re all aware of what is going on. And call to keep the cops and council members aware, even if they can’t respond to all calls.
So that sounded dark. The key is the current situation is not sustainable, especially after people get out and about again. It’s not as dark as all that. And the days are getting longer.
Among all of my work and non-work meetings, Carl is continuing to be a great caregiver. Clean clothes, witty repartee, and good food.
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January 29, 2021 at 10:15 pm |
Sorry about the rotator cup issue. Maybe next time not pitching all nine inning?
January 29, 2021 at 10:17 pm |
Do you have an alarm? We do.
January 29, 2021 at 10:29 pm |
Ouch on the shoulder. I’m sure you’ve discovered painfully how much we use our shoulders for everything. My dad had a covid test today too for his port surgery on Monday. Then he starts chemo. I don’t know if it will help, but he wanted to try at least one cycle. The meatloaf looks delicious. Hope the homeless issue improves. It is worrisome.
January 30, 2021 at 10:46 am |
The shoulder issue is starting to impact everyday things, like washing my Covid mop of hair.
On top of the normal neighborhood issues, last night we had a helicopter circling for quite a while. Some on Nextdoor were thinking it was a police chase. This is about the only thing I find Nextdoor useful for – what’s going on right now.
January 30, 2021 at 7:55 am |
Pooh here. Let me know how the virtual PT goes. I went to a storefront PT for my knees. Only 3 employees and usually a handful of patients. But virtual would be better.
January 30, 2021 at 10:39 am |
Will do, it’s not until the 9th … I really should have gotten going on this earlier. I am curious whether they will then want in person visit. Started with virtual with my PCP. Next virtual with PT. I would be happy to keep it all virtual, but not sure that’s completely practical.