Archive for July 7th, 2026

Days of Rest

July 7, 2026

My big activity today was giving blood. It took two finger pokes to get the required iron level, but we made it. I felt especially inspired this time as my father needed a unit of blood this week.  We’re a few thousand miles apart, but still, somebody nearer to him is doing the same thing.

I had watered before I gave, and took a moderate walk later, but mostly just hung out for the day. Almost decadent.

And when I peeled off the bandages this evening, one of the finger pokes decided it wasn’t quite done giving.