Tuesday Notes

Mom is slated to get back to her house on Saturday now. I'm not entirely happy with how a few things have gone at the transitional care place, but I'll just be happy that she has progressed enough to get sprung in a few days. I know that she was in the best spirits in a long time today and more normal in strength and lucidity now that they are stepping her down from the narcotics.

The Twins begin a big series tonight at home against the Yankees. The Yankees have been hotter than the Twins lately and so I'll make no predictions here. The Twins got swept in four games at the new Yankee Stadium back in May. They lost four games by a total of five runs and three of them were 9th inning or later walk-offs by the Evil Empire. It was brutal. Both teams were struggling going into the series, but the Yankees emerged as the team that had gotten its act together. Now it's time to see if the Twins can do the same.

Robert S. McNamara passed away yesterday. I'm glad that I didn't do the post that first sprung to mind yesterday, me in my foul mood from getting bullshitted at mom's care conference. I'll wait until the man is buried before I say anything else, but I see shades of that "Best and Brightest" hubris at work today.

It occurred to me today that it has been remarkably quiet on the Brett Favre front. I know I've been distracted lately, but did I miss something big? It's quiet out there...too quiet.

I have lots of thoughts about our political culture and discourse these days. I can't seem to find a way to write them down without being angry. I had hoped that the election of Obama would have eased some of the vitriol and profound lack of integrity from some of the louder voices on the left, but that's not the case. Were those tactics that have become habit, or are they just showing what they have always been?

So, is it safe to watch the news now?

Comments

[Rob]

Hope there aren't any more setbacks for Mom, Dave. Great to hear she's in good spirits. The physical is usually a step or two behind the mental.

"The Twins begin a big series tonight"

Didn't go so well. As Napoleon once said, "Not tonight, Josephine". Stole that line from Skip Caray. I miss him. He was way funnier than his dad.

I'd be shocked if Favre didn't show up at the 11th hour and declare himself fit to start opening day in Cleveland. It's not like he ever looks at a playbook anyway. :)

[Dave E.]

Mom's ok, Rob, thanks. I'm more concerned about the vestibular vertigo and how some doctor nixed the treatment a day later...and that I still can't get anyone to tell me the doctor's name and how to talk to him. Oh well. I have to also be aware of not agitating mom. She's doing much better anyway...I'm just worried about that vertigo when she gets home.

Big fail from the Twins tonight. We'll see how they respond, or don't.

[Mr. Bingley]

Geesh, I hope things go ok, Dave.

[Dave E.]

Thanks, Mr. B. Things are actually going well except for the mystery doctor who parachuted in and changed things without a good explanation as far as I'm concerned. I guess I need to leave it alone, but if mom goes home and falls again, somebody is going to get their ass kicked.

[Kate P]

Glad to hear they're easing your mom off the meds & hope she gets home safe and sound.

Dude, it's never safe to watch the news. Especially if you're a chick prone to weepy moments like me.

[Dave E.]

Thanks, Kate.

"Dude, it's never safe to watch the news..."

Or prone to yelling at the TV. If there's one thing Sammy knows, it's that the picture box is WAY badder than she has ever been.

[Mr. Bingley]

That's why my TV is only used for xbox, dvds or watching golf tournaments.

[Rob]

Another tough day at the office for the boys.

[Dave E.]

Yeah, I think I'll keep my mouth shut until the All-Star break.

[Kate P]

Yes! My mom talks back to the TV constantly. Even worse in an election year. (Just ask Dad.)