Friday Night Muse

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The discussion title is a play on John Conlee’s song “Friday Night Blues.” Oh, I don’t have the blues. I had a great day today. My annual physical with my “civilian” doctor (she’s not affiliated with the VA, which is why I call her a “civilian” doctor) was great. She’s thrilled with the weight loss, the improvement in my breathing (I told her maybe it’s a combination of being smart as I get old, the medicine, and NOT trying to prove my endurance out in the heat and humidity), and most of my blood work. When you’re young, you think you have no limitations. When you’re old, you know better…sometimes learning the hard way. Of course, that doesn’t always apply when I’m out in the middle of the Red River Gorge, or toodling around New Harmony, Indiana. No, I’ll stay out there until I’m exhausted. My best friend said when you’re on vacation you might pay more for something that you’d never pay for at home, BECAUSE you’re “on vacation.” I guess that’s the same way with walking around New Harmony: I was “on vacation,” dang it! (And, to be fair, it wasn’t nearly as warm/hot/oppressive as it’s going to be starting tomorrow.) Anyway, before the appointment, I had time so I ran up to the VA (okay, I drove ) to pick up copies of my most recent bloodwork for my civilian doctor, as well as the results of my DexaScan for osteoporosis. I also made an appointment with the podiatrist while I was up there, because they can’t decide whether or not they want to let me get my insteps this year after telling me I could. I was up there for about a half an hour and got everything accomplished…including my one-mile walk!! The photo is the Wabash River, which is the border between Indiana and Illinois. This is where they built the settlement of New Harmony. It’s a lovely area (as I said about the river at the Land Between the Lakes, I could sit by a riverbank for hours). For those of you who are about to be hit by the first major heat wave of the summer, stay safe and hydrated. Our meteorologist said the first heat wave of the season tends to be the hardest on the human body. Oh, and while you’re at it, remember the fur babies. I’m putting out a couple of big bowls of water for them. Y’all have a great evening! Here’s “Friday Night Blues” by John Conlee (Linda? NO!!!!!):