Best Of

Chris, the implant isn’t as scary as my mind made it out to be. Granted I took a Xanax prior to going, I get ridiculously nervous prior to any major dental work. But by Friday I was past feeling uncomfortable from it. I’m taking the antibiotic, rinsing with the prescription mouth wash before bed, and not needing any pain meds. I’ve been chewing food on the other side for so long now, eating hasn’t been a problem. I go back 2/11 for follow-up, and 4/28 for the abutment placement. Then back in NY I’ll see my regular dentist on 5/18 to start whatever process is next for a crown. The whole thing is pretty drawn out over time.

We’re chilly today from rain. I think the house is about 70-71 without the heat being on. Later today winds are supposed to kick up, and temperatures plunge.

Yesterday before the sun set we wrapped the bananas on the tree in clear plastic. Zip tied to the “bunch” and open on the bottom. Today I had to go back out and fix the wrap. First I put on duct tape, but then used a regular desk stapler to staple spots closed. Will they survive? Anyone’s guess.

I steamed all the tile floor yesterday. They needed it. I had been spot cleaning with a wet Swiffer, which really doesn’t get it all. Visually I’m not sure anyone can tell, but I’m glad I did it.

Betrayal, your DS account getting hacked is scary. I hope he gets sone assistance to making it right.

Carole , we’re not gamblers either. I’ll bring what I’m willing to lose for the entertainment. It sounds like you & dh did just fine.

The giant snow storm appears it will miss my area of NY. Severe cold (-21 w windchill) without snow. I recall sometimes it would warm up as it snowed, or before snow, so that’s not happening.

But Petite - they’re talking flurries along the coast of FL! Oh me, oh my, not exactly where I am but not too far north of us. I hope no snow on you

Sandy, not sure of your opinion on the Chicago mayor, but a recent Q&A with him - someone questioned why he’d walk with protestors… his response was phenomenal. Very well spoken. Mind you I only saw a clip on threads, but he was impressive.

Laundry going - Oxy clean trying to whiten the new white washcloths that look yellow already. Not sure if it’s our crappy water here or what. Dishwasher is going too - it wasn’t full but a lot of silverware and small plates.

That’s it. I reread and apologize it’s so long. Stay warm & enjoy the day. It’s good reading weather.

Teka - today is Jackie Robinson’s birthday which may or may not have been why this particular quote was posted. Since Mr. Robinson died in 1972, his comments were not directed at today’s political climate.

A new breed of Republicans has taken over the GOP. It is a new breed which is seeking to sell to Americans a doctrine which is as old as mankind - the doctrine of racial division, the doctrine of racial prejudice, the doctrine of white supremacy.

Jackie Robinson

I am not a member of the Republican party, but I respect some true conservatives like David Brooks and Max Boots, both opinion writers for major newspapers. They now find themselves without a party. I read David Brooks's farewell column yesterday in the NYT. He's moving on to some other pursuit he didn't reveal.

DH and I drove to the Mississippi Gulf Coast yesterday to the Beau Rivage Casino, just for something different to do. We played video poker for an hour, had lunch in the pleasant cafe, played another hour and then drove home. I broke even and dh lost $16. We're not gamblers. I'm always amused by people who sit down next to me and play the machine like they're running a race, punching buttons with a vengeance. I can't play that fast because my brain just doesn't operate quickly to identify the cards to keep and the cards to discard. There was a time when I would play slot machines, but I hate the new ones. They're a bewildering jungle of flashing lights and jangling noise. The opinion of an older person. LOL.

Today we're not supposed to get higher than the 30's and it's very windy. I have a short grocery list, but I it may have to wait. I'm glad we aren't having to deal with ice and snow. So far.

Spring is on the way.