November passes quickly

I can not believe that tomorrow begins the last whole week of November. It seems like it just started! As one ages time does fly. There was a lot of sunshine this week which improved my outlook on life considerabely. It surely does seem like there is not much daylight. That little bit will fade even more because the solstice is still a month off.

Those who know me and have visited me at home know the frustration I have with my neighbor. There have been some improvements in the yard, I'm happy to report. The dumpster which filled half of the driveway for at least a month has disappeared and with it some of the detritus that festooned the front garden. The car door which resposed against a tree has somehow vanished. There is still a classic formica table adorning the yard and a few bags of something, but I must admit it is vastly improved. Or was. As I took my late afternoon stroll two mattresses and box springs have been added curbside. These too will disappear one hopes. Residents of the city have devloped a habit of putting "stuff" they no longer want or need out by the curb. Sooner or later it disappears. We have, evidently, a group of scroungers that specialize in cruising the neighborhoods and picking up "valuable" items left out to be taken. The handling of the pandemic continues to baffle me. I vented about the governor last week. One might give her a bit of leeway because she is severely lacking in knowledge of anything medical, it seems. This week sort of put the frosting on the cake! The CEO of one of our two large medical systems announced that he had a bout of COVID, had recovered, and therefore is was not necessary for him to wear a mask, much. He stated with some certainty that he would be impervious to a return of the virus for a few months, at least. He did not state specifically but inferred that there was still room in his hospitals for patients, so bring them on. There are days when one wonders upon which planet one lives. The executive vice-president (who is a former chorister in the Singing Boys, which undoubtedly has a lot to do with his good sense!) immediately announced the CEO was speaking only for himself and not for the whole system. At last the city council revisited and passed a resolution this week on the wearing of masks. They did not impose a penalty for not wearing a mask. I guess one can see this as progress, or something. The mayor approved since there was an elimination of the penalty this time around. I've felt well all week. Now I have another week off because of Thanksgiving Day upon which no infusions shall be commenced. I'll need to be careful on Monday that I don't automatically go to the Prairie Center for my usual. Last week our Omaha trip was cancelled again due to COVID precautions. This week we will try on Monday. I give thanks for all of you, for your prayers and constant support. In this thanksgiving season I have so much for which to be thankful, my heart overflows. Please stay safe and healthy. If you celebrate the national turkey day so with good sense, please.