Personal Update–7/26/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:25 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 262020

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. I’m tired, because I had to get up at 2:00 AM to Republicate. Today’s high is forecast at 105°. It’s a WWWendy day. Expect me to be scarce early next week. I’ll be here tomorrow. Tuesday I’ll be at the hospital most of the day getting another PET Scan. Wednesday is another WWWendy day, plus I’ll be doing the mountain of paperwork to renew my apartment lease. On the 1st I will have been here a year, but there was 120 lbs. more of me, when I moved in. Have a wonderful Sunday.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:17 (average 4:56). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

0726TrumpVirusMap

Click for interactive map

US Cases: 4,317,012
US Deaths: 149,403
World Cases: 16,256,472
World Deaths: 649,354
Trump’s* Share of World Deaths: 23%

Trump* will murder his 150,000th plague victim today.

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from civil rights): the temptations – ball of confusion

Support Black Lives Matter! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update–7/17/2020

Posted by TomCat at 9:58 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 172020

It’s a crazy day here in the CatBox. My cable service went down for about three hours this morning, negating my ability to do research. Then my palliative care nurse came to change my patch. I’ll be back in the saddle tomorrow, and off on Sunday. TGIF!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:29 (average 8:31). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

0717TrumpVirusMap

US Cases: 3,698,358
US Deaths: 141,150

RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update–7/7/2020

Posted by TomCat at 6:40 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 072020

I’m rushing to leave for my appointment at the hospital. I’ll try to post a back safe comment this afternoon. Have a great day.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:53 (average 5:01). To di it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update–6/28/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:23 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jun 282020

It’s a busy day, here in the CatBox. This is my only article today. WWWendy is coming to destink the smelly TomCat and help with lots of chores. Have a great Sunday.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:20 (average 4:55). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

I’ll take normal!

Trump* Virus Update:

0628TrumpVirusMap

US Cases: 2,597,383
Deaths: 128,161

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Janis Joplin – Piece Of My Heart

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update–6/16/2020

Posted by TomCat at 5:26 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jun 162020

It’s a very busy day, here at the CatBox. WWWendy and I are going tp the hospital to meet with my Oncologist, my Palliative Care team, my Nutritionist, and my Social Worker. I’ll try to check in when I return this afternoon with a “home safe” comment. Have a great day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:51 (average 5:11). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update–5/19/2019

Posted by TomCat at 7:57 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 192020

About 40 minutes after posting yesterday’s update, I climbed into bed and had an attack of Republicosis so severe that, although I made it to my chair, I Republicated my pants before I reached the throne. Wendy had to come and take care of me. She talked to my oncology doctor’s nurse. It turns out the dietitian was wrong. They will allow her in to my infusion next Tuesday. Dr. Brosden may lower my chemo dose. I feel very weak, but I’m hoping to be partially in the saddle on Thursday. BIG Hugs to all.

Personal Update–5/18/2020

Posted by TomCat at 10:52 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 182020

It was my hope to climb back in the saddle. but I must not be ready. I slept from 8:00 PM last night until 8:00 AM this morning. By the time I finished medical scheduling mayhem, I feel too tired to do anything else. My Oncologist plans a better anti-Republicosis med to take after next weeks infusion. My dietitian also made more suggestions. Monday Hugs. Kitty, Kitty bedtime.

Personal Update–5/17/2020

Posted by TomCat at 8:12 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 172020

Once again, I’m sorry I’m still down. I’m doing everything I can to evade another trip to the hospital. May you all have a great weekend. Hugs to all!

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