This may be for faithful followers only.
I used to do this type of post that would wander from topic to topic.
Well, as I re-anchor what my blog is for, I'll wander for a little while. Some of these may be developed later. Others may just sink into the ether.
HEALTH UPDATE
As some may know from prior posts, I am now struggling with type 2 diabetes.
After they finally realized I couldn't swallow metformin, I started Rybelsus, which is the pill form of Ozempic.
Within a month, I lost 12 pounds. Also, my first lab work shows a reduction in blood glucose from 133 to 86, and an A1C reduction from 6.7 to 6.1.
They have changed my pill from 3mg to 7mg. I thought maybe I would lose more weight, but instead it has stabilized. I'd love to lose more, but the important thing is my numbers are way better.
A word about being on Ozemopic—it wasn't something I demanded. I just needed a pill I could swallow. It is a bit embarrassing to me now that MAGA idiots like Dr. Oz are promoting the drug so heavily, even just for weight loss. I swear to you, my primary goal is not weight loss. It's controlling diabetes.
My blood pressure, on the other hand, has not made similar improvements. Weight loss, exercise, or diet will not get me down to teenage levels of blood pressure readings. But I'm monitoring more closely, and time will tell.
POLITICAL UPDATE
The corporate Democrats caving on the shutdown and insisting that the ACA credits be preserved is heartbreaking, but, sadly, not unexpected. You know they are gonna Lucy with the football that thing. No surprise that any promise the Republicans make means s--t.
Things like this make me proud to call myself an Independent Progressive and not a Democrat.
By the way, you do realize that when the Republicans call it the Democrat Party instead of the Democratic Party, they are hurling an insult? The press used to note this to Republicans who would slur this, but not anymore. Now it flies unchecked so much that I think many of you don't know it's wrong.
ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE
I haven't given up on the Top 100 20th Century Science Fiction countdown. It takes me a while to find and see them. I'm using a dozen or more sources, including premium and free streaming services (I make no apologies for being a streamaholic). I also use the library, and if it comes to worst, I am renting them. It all takes time.
I'm also thinking of a list of my top ten favorite movies. There will be individual selections, as well as categories. I would name Blazing Saddles as a favorite, but I would also highlight all my other Mel Brooks favorites.
I may post about what I am streaming and my recommendations. Right now, I am watching the third season of Invasion on Apple+ TV. It's not bad, but some episodes move slowly, and the storyline sometimes diverges into things that make you want to go - Could you please just get back to the story?
RELIGION UPDATE
Yep. I'm still at Grace Episcopal. Yep, I still work part-time for the church. It gets frustrating around budget time, but I'm hanging in there.
The image above is designed to draw in unsuspecting readers. It kinda speaks for itself. There's some uproar about a woman who called religious entities with a plea for food and formula for her young child. Of course, the mosques and Hindu temples were all in. Of course, the Christian Right churches were declining to help. Of course.
The Christian Reich is a heretical embarrassment, and I just pray that genuine Christianity survives it. We are making a very, very bad impression, folks.
WRITING UPDATE
It's frustrating, but I'll try to do better. I need to re-establish a writing routine, but it has been fairly elusive. Wish me luck.
I am not getting my Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine subscription in time to compete in the Mysterius Photograph contest. That is deeply frustrating to me. I may need to find other flash fiction contests to compete in.
FAMILY UPDATE
Alison and I celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary with a stay on St. Simons. It was brief but good to get away.
Benjamin has survived the shutdown, and his job is going well. He likes the work and the people he is working with.
I've enjoyed soccer conversations with my two older boys, and get video messages from my Granddaughter, Retta. I would love to show you pictures of her, but there is an understandable ban on any pictures on Social Media.
PET UPDATE
I love Scout and Pixie. Scout and Pixie love me. Especially around meal time.
Wanderingly Yours,
T. M. Strait
AOC '28
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