Hmmm, well...

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Sleep has been elusive. I was able to get a few hours of sleep before taking Sam in. I was a bit late for the appointment as between little sleep and being a slow starter at times as well, I just couldn't push hard enough to be fast enough. Two shots with one left for Sam. And, this time, the doctor suggested a treatment for tapeworms. I said I was holding off because of the expense. She said they had stuff for $16, and highly recommended since Sam hunts. It lasts six months and I can buy the stuff and just apply it here at home. Done. It is too hot to do shopping and leave Sam in the vehicle, so I brought her home and went back to town.

There were just a few items that were very needed. A few items I bought to have more on hand. And, it turns out, I purchased the first part of my new computer. The switch in my old CRT monitor would not turn the device on. It is a good monitor, otherwise. Though square, that CRT was better than most monitors I have compared. I think it was 22" (again, square, not this new funky envelope shape). Set up was easier than I might have anticipated, the only reason I had for the instructions was when putting on the base plate... I wasn't sure if I was doing it right and being plastic, I didn't want to break it. A spendy little device, monitors. But less than online stores often sell them, when I do mockups to compare prices. At 26", it is about the height of my old machine, but with more screen near the bottom (my old one was on a very substantial base), and much wider. Actually, in it's day, I think I paid a hundred more for the old monitor (not in adjusted, but actual dollar, price). If it lasts half of the nine years of the old monitor I will be pleased. Of course that does put a ding in my account. Sam was another $130. But I don't have any other expenses for the rest of the month... I hope... I think? The one thing about this new monitor is that I can't adjust it via the stand. I am sure I could... figure something out, maybe?

I tried to call my priest today. His line was busy and I haven't heard back from him. This slow motion phone tag is annoying. I know, it happens. It is no one's fault. It will be done, eventually. I also called the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic back. They left a message Monday but I saw neither the call nor the message. I only accidentally found the message checking another message I was sure was on the phone. They had set me up for the 6th but wanted to push that up a week. All good in my book. It is an early rise though, the clinic is first come, first served, starts at 9:00 and they want blood work done an hour earlier. With a two hour drive, that means a 6:00 start, which means a 4:00 wake. Ugh, and double ugh. I will do my best to be in like they want, at least the first time. I will ask more questions though, when I get there. In any case, I am pleased to be having my condition and blood monitored much more frequently. Once every three to six months on medicines that are tricky and potentially fatal at the turn of a trick is... spooky.

I think something is a bit off. The heat has started up, it is 87 F today (30.56 C). While that isn't exactly blistering, considering we have had such a cool spring, this is like going from the refrigerator into the oven without a notion regarding sentiment. Harsh. At least for me. I am having trouble sleeping, waking, working, and keeping on track. I doubt if it is the heat, come to think of it, I have been sliding for several days. I know I will have to ease into the heat. But ease in I must. It looks like this is the way of the weather here for the next week. If I can keep it together I may mow when it cools a bit. Or not. I had best get to it though, that front part of the lawn is growing like crazy already.

Hmmm, a bite to eat, a little goofing now that I have my machine back, and... who knows. I cooked a roast last night, on the grill. I must have used a quarter of the tank cleaning the grill before and after. It did help, but that's an uncomfortable means of cleaning. Hmm, if I fill the extra tank soon, though, at least I will have less worry about running out in the middle of cleaning or cooking. Later or maybe good night.