10.31.2018 Today we voted. Operation anniversary

This is such an important day. Every two or four years every citizen has the right to make themselves heard by exercising his/her right to vote. This year is especially important. Many are adamant that some tweaking is needed at all levels of government. If the changes don’t take place the way I’ve voted I can at least say I made the effort to alter the course of local politicians, the House as well as  the Senate.
This voting by mail is so simple and intelligent. Our ballots are mailed to us in a timely manner, we have more than ample time to complete the form and, most importantly, we have the option to Google, for a clearer interpretation of the amendments. Even, should the day come that we decide to stay planted, we will continue to vote by mail.

10.31-Anniversary of my cancer operation

Twelve months ago I underwent a duodenal Whipple operation. It’s been a long twelve months as I continue to get back to normal. After twelve months I don’t feel I’ll get back to “normal,” but rather I should concentrate more on accepting the way things are, my new normal. Don’t get me wrong, I am very happy that things have gone as well as they have. The alternative was not an option.  It’s just that there are days in which I don’t feel the doctors did not quite put me back together after seven hours on the table; but it is what it is.