My fourth of July festivities --whatever they may eventually entail --have not begun yet. As far as I know, all that is happening is dinner (soon, I hope) and, maybe, a glimpse of some local fireworks. Beyond the fireworks, I wouldn't really recognize today as what it is: the celebration of the Birth of a Nation. (Like what I did there? I did it in ( Read more... )

Today hasn't been particularly productive, not like yesterday or the day before; however, I am quite pleased to report that I still feel good, and that I continued to take real and productive steps toward my continued recovery. Each moment counts. I know it is cheesy and probably kind of schmaltzy, but I did receive a very good gift once, from my ( Read more... )

Today I went to the dentist. I had a moderately painful filling put in; I am rather glad for that. About two weeks ago, I went to the dentist for the first time in over two years. I have been four times now in that span. I went once for a consultation and for x-rays and what have you. I have now had "deep cleanings" on both sides of my mouth. ( Read more... )