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Name: Swamprad
Gender: Male
Interests: Really good books, the Beatles, Italian opera, authentic folk music, astronomy, astrophotography, gardening, radiology, nature, wine, the Caribbean, eBay, and lots more stuff...
Industry: Medical
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10/3/2004
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| I don't like wearing socks. Ever. Even though it's below freezing, I go sockless. Barefoot weather, please come back soon. | | |
| Last night I got home from work and found my two sons, John and Art, and John's friend, who calls himself my third son, in the pool. I joined them, and we stayed in the water until after 9. So much fun. John grilled filet mignons and veggies for us, did a really good job, too.
I am chronically sleep deprived. It is not a good thing.
Sarah is admitted to college at U of Memphis. She decided she wanted to skip senior year and dive on in, so she did. She is so excited and so am I. Now lets see if she will make the straight A's that her father expects of her. I made straight A's, it's not hard, all you have to do is try, unlike the rest of the kids who are partying all night long and skipping class. She will be living at home her first year, compliments of her tender age, so hopefully that will help her keep her act together.
I have to work tomorrow morning, so much for sleeping late on Saturday. We're all going to Harry Potter early tomorrow afternoon, and I'm excited.
I went DVD crazy at Costco this week. Bought all 6 seasons of Oz, 2 seasons of Carnivale (only 11.99 per season on sale, a huge bargain for HBO series), the Jane Austen set and the Elizabeth Gaskell set. Now all I have to do is find the time to watch them. I feel like I'm sinning if I'm inside while it's still daylight
Maybe I'll actually go to sleep early tonight. Stranger things have happened.
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| Oh life.
I'm having a hard time figuring you out.
At least it's warm outside, a very, very good thing.
I'm counting my blessings, and there is a very long list.
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| Reading-mojo returning? All my life I've read books. Voraciously. Always had at least 2 or 3 going at any time, even during medical school, when I literally studied all the time, I still had a half-hour or so to steal for a novel. Until 3 years ago, and that all just vanished away. O.K., other life changing events occurred at this same time. But I've tried in vain to get it back, and I just can't seem to get into reading again.
Due to a certain Xanga friend's evil influence, I finally gave in and got an Amazon Kindle. I love it! I'm finishing up my 5th book so far, and there's no stopping me. If it takes an electronic toy to get me back focused on reading, so be it, well worth it. I need to read. I can't be myself without it.
4 of the 5 books were the Twilight novels. Loved 'em!
Post call today. Couldn't really sleep late, though. Got up at 8 and prepared the obligatory omelet and iced latte. Watered the orchids as Linda cleaned the house. Thank God for Linda, seriously. Then sat around in a semi-stupor all afternoon and read. Sleeeeeeepy. Had an important business meeting this evening which I happily did not show up for. They'll get along just fine without me, I'm sure.
So blah, blah, blah.
Nothing exciting to talk about. Life goes on. We're having cool weather right now, but lasting sun and warmth are not far away. I want to move the orchids outside! And get in the pool! And sweat profusely!
And onward into the week I plunge...
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| Last night I had an old and very dear friend (K.D.) visit with her girlfriend. John cooked awesome steaks, with steamed asparagus and basmati rice. We had a wonderful time.
The bad news was that after two nights of about 4 hours sleep, I had to get up and be at work this morning at 7 am. Ugh. I survived, though, and came home and fixed omelets for Sarah and I.
The rest of the day was spent on the sofa, reading the 3rd Twilight book. No productivity today, at all. A good thing.
To sleep early tonight, tomorrow is a big work day for me. No ham, potato salad, deviled eggs and butter beans for me this year. Oh well.
Happy Easter to you all!
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