>   Years ago, Central Arkansas Transit (CAT)...which is now known as Rock
 > Region Metro (RRM), had a bus stop at the corner in front of my house.
 > That route was discontinued years ago, and I'd have to walk a half mile
 > to catch the bus. Masks are required, but you're worried about someone
 > having COVID-19 on there...I'd rather take Uber.

I have bus stops on both sides of me -- all suitable for safe wheelchair
pickups. Theyt were getting older & the next ones in the other directino were
niot wheelcjhair accessible,so I wrote in  to the city & to Transit & within a
week they'd fixed & upgraded 4 blocks worth of stops!

Helps that I've built relationships(business, not romantic) in both
institutions.

 >   I may end up doing that soon...I think I'm developing glaucoma. I see
 > my eye doctor on Tuesday. I hope they can give me medication to slow it,
 > otherwise, I risk going blind, and that'd be a real disaster. I'd rather
 > sell my car and keep my eyesight...because if you go blind, you can't
 > drive anyway. 

Bet thing(being helpful, & healthy) for glaucoma is cannabis; in Canada you'd
not walk even a full block to buy some legally, & smoke it as soon as you exit
the shop/pharmacy.

Because we see it as a medicine slash recreational relaxant & we trust adults
with it same as we do for alcohol(which has far more deaths & health problems
associated with it); it was medical-only here in BC(but police were basically
told not to bother with arresting personal users) prior to last year's national
legalisation.

I spent a bit of time on the lioxcal decrininalisation campaign a few years
back & was delighted to have a 97yo man come sign the petition because ghe
doesn't want any of his grandkids to be stuck with a criminal record over one
bad choice, which potentially affects employability for life.

 >   I did a treadmill stress test this past Tuesday, but all of the close
 > parking spaces at Arkansas Heart Hospital Clinic in Little Rock were
 > filled up (including the handicapped spots). So, I had to park at the
 > far end of the lot, and walk down this slight incline of a hill...like
 > on the treadmill stress test. However, I can't take as big or fast
 > steps anymore, due to the arthritis throughout my body...especially in
 > my hips and legs. So, I had to stop it after 2 minutes. I did get a
 > note today from the clinic that "the test was normal". It's like when
 > they ask for a urine specimen, and you just emptied your bladder before
 > they got there...you hope that what you can produce will be enough for
 > what they need.

I'd've thought youd be failed on the stress test for being so out of brearth
after that lnog waklj to get to it, but I guess it benchmarks based on your
heart & lungs' arrival status.  Conmgrats on the pass!  I try to time my last
pee before a lab visit so I'll have at least 30ml(1oz, 2tbsp) available in case
they need it.

 >   I've had both Pfizer shots (got them this past April), but I wonder if
 > it contributed to my atrial flutter/atrial fibrillation issues...although
 > all the caffiene with diet green tea citrus was likely a factor as well.
 > I'm now drinking Koolaid...but not the "Jim Jones Guyana Variety".   

I had Pfizer, too. Yeah, caffeine isn't a heart's best friend. As I've just
finished a double-strength mug in triple speed. Trying to stay awake til
bedtime. . .


 >   The dachshund and the chihuahua are two of the most likely dogs to bite
 > folks they don't like. Dachshunds are hard to housebreak, and are rather
 > stubborn (they want to do things their way). But, they are extremely loyal
 > to their owners.

This chihuahua is an unofficioal rescue, gfrom an abusive situation (Exhibit
one: he was 2yo & had been in a diaper since the beginning, so had never been
outside to play, & go to the barthroom normally, &to just check the local p-
mail.

He caughton after one lesson (after his meal, taken outside & when he had to
go, he happily went in some grass, & from then on, he let us know when he
needed to go out.)

He's gone from 5olbs(underweight) to his proper ~8lbs with us on healthyier
food, & after having his rotted, in-pain, teeth removed, so eating isn't so
difficult; plus treating his allergies & skin infections. . .

When we first got him anyti9me he saw or heard me, he's growl (0theory is he
was abused by a tall male); I accepted this as nothing to do with me personally
& just patiently loved him; within a few months he started going bananas/happy
any time he knew I was entering the room.

He's a mama's boy, but if I call him, he leaves her immediately.

I'm only one-handed(functionally), so the usual methods of teaching a dog basic
commands don't exist for me, but he's so eager to please daddy, that I'm still
able to teach him stuff.  He sits instantly on command (95% of the time, the
other 5% we need to repeat it again, & more firmly)

 >   It's like when life was slower and simpler...and you could leave your
 > doors unlocked at night. Plus, a man's handshake was as good as a written
 > contract...his word was his bond...not anymore.

It sto;; is.  My word is my bond, period, even if Iu accidentally said it or
agreed to something, I consiuder myself obliged until I've succeeded in it.

 >   As the late Red Skelton quipped, "The first thing I do in the morning, is
 > look at the obituaries. If I don't see my name there, then I make coffee
 > for myself". 

I like that one! I'm still too young to try using it, though. . . *LOL*

Your friend,

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Cyberpope, Bishop of ROM
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