Silver Linings

There is nothing like major dental work to make you appreciate solid foods. Last Monday I had my 2 top Wisdom teeth and a bottom back molar taken out. The holes from the Wisdom teeth are healing nicely, however the bottom is still giving me problems.

There really is only so many things you can eat without making your mouth even more sore: pudding, jello, mashed potatoes, tomato soup & yogurt are the first things people think of. I'd like to add Malt-o-Meal, refried beans and guacamole to that list. I'm up to things that have some substance but don't require chewing such at chili, mini ravioli, scrambled eggs, salsa, and oatmeal.

There is still pain that comes and goes, but that's to be expected. Apparently this is one of those things that are worse when you're older, but at least it's taken care of now. And thanks to my friend Tammye who took me to my appointment then home afterwards since I made them put me out to do the surgery. Friends like that are the silver lining in things like this.


Other things have made me smile lately. My sister and brother-in-law came for a visit a few weeks ago. We had fun running around the Hill Country and going to Sea World in San Antonio.

Last weekend I got to see my friend MaryAnn and spend some time with her and some other old friends I haven't seen in a while. I also got to hear MaryAnn sing again which I totally enjoyed.

My friend Jen told me that her daughter Maddie finally took her first steps and her son Jack is now crawling. YEAH!!!

Next weekend is going to be packed but it includes seeing other old friends while I'm in Dallas for work. One of the good things about my job is that from time to time I get to visit friends while traveling to other cities for health professions fairs.

When my mouth is sore and my jaw is throbbing, it helps to remember the silver linings. The prescription pain killers help too. [insert big smile].

Extended Silence

Wow, I didn't realize it had been this long since I've posted. Things that have kept me from being silent lately:

People in the left lane going 5 miles below the speed limit. I want a sign that says "If I passed you in the right-hand lane, you're in the wrong lane" Or better yet that on a big billboard on North Lamar! :-)

The same 866 telephone number appearing on my caller ID at least once a day. Get a clue! I don't want Dish Network.

Coffee with Tom Westbrook.

A birthday party with Joley; and by extension, playing "Don't be a Dork". Yes, I know it's too late for some of us.

Broken appliances: the clothes washer and A/C (at least the washer was till under warranty).

Now my introverted self can go back to being silent for a little bit.

Primary Fairness

I've posted on See Ya Dubya on the call for counting Michigan and Florida. Take a look and check it out.

New BLog

My friend Chris asked me to contribute to his blog See Ya Dubya, on the '08 elections from primaries and caucuses to the conventions, to the general elections. You know me, I like telling people what I think. I posted my first entry there today: Still Running. Go check it out.