The journey continues...

Brian Bilbrey July 26, 2011

Cowboys?

Funny, I've never really thought of Daniel Craig in a Western genre film until I saw the trailer for Cowboys & Aliens. The trailer is a hoot, and the movie looks like a lot of fun, too. It's one I'm looking forward to. * * * Pain: A growing pressure in the left ear indicates that I'm in for about three unpleasant days while this ... whatever ... runs its course. Not unusual, but it's been maybe a year or more since I've had this sort of mild ear ache. That's better than par for the course. Pleasure: Knowing that…

Brian Bilbrey July 24, 2011

When Duty Calls

Our condolences to the families and units of these fallen warriors: Spc. Daniel L. Elliott, 21, of Youngsville, North Carolina, died July 15 in Basra, Iraq, when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Master Sgt. Kenneth B. Elwell, 33, of Holland, Pennsylvania, died July 17, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Pfc. Tyler M. Springmann, 19, of Hartland, Maine, died July 17, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Lance Cpl. Jabari N.

Brian Bilbrey July 23, 2011

Sundry

Events of the last couple of days were ... relatively uneventful. That is, my 'oscopy was much more unpleasant to prepare for than it was to sleep through. The doc reported snipping out something small, and biopsy results pend until Tuesday, but either way, it ain't the big C. Depending on the type, I get another screening in three years, or in five. I'll be happier with five, thanks. And Marcia's molar extraction in the afternoon was as simple as could be hoped for: no jackhammering, and minimal pain already today. * * * The summer garden is doing fine.

Brian Bilbrey July 21, 2011

Two Days Off

Today and tomorrow, I'm off work. Yes, of course I checked email a few times. But that's it. Today was all about schoolwork. I'm caught up with everything, and ahead of the game in a few things - all of this weekend's due items are already submitted. The downside is that all I've had today are clear liquids. And I just finished my first of two SUPREP rounds, before tomorrow's "Gosh, it sucks to be 50" diagnostic test. So I've got a stack of magazines, and perhaps some video gaming to while away the hours this evening... while I drink…