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Oct. 24th, 2024 10:08 pmLet's see... (no, wait, I can't see, I'm blind) I got the guitar rig cabled up, at least with what I've got available, since I had a blonde moment and forgot that things in equipment groupings need to be connected, powered, and data optimized. I have everything I'd need, save for one unusual cable, to play live, except that one of my speakers wouldn't be hooked up. The back of the rack setup is better, but not optimal, but I can deal with that. I've also gotten the live PA rack most of the way done -- I need to find a stray FX processor that fights microphone feedback, and make a decision about the other unfilled space in it. Then comes the ugly slog -- I need to cable it up, and that's going to be a huge amount of cables, so it's going to take several months to get done because of finances.
I got my infusion on Tuesday, but the local early voting place was packed to the gills, so I went yesterday and did my civic duty. A couple of observations -- it seemed there were more charter amendments than races. I also noticed there were a whole lot of female or female name bearing candidates this time -- the male only races were minimal, and there were several where a majority or even all of the candidates were bearers of non-male names. Also, the Green Party had almost no presence this time.
So, today, this was when I got the roommate to get some signed stuff from my PCP so I can get a new handicapped hang tag and keep my Paratransit access current. I also made my mammogram appointment and made an appointment for a trip to the radiologist so I can get this annoying spot on my arm checked out. I've arranged to make a run to the old university to get my name updated with them and get my diploma reissued. I've also almost finished the cleaning and repacking/getting rid of things in the Zen Room Closet, I got all my trombone mutes packed into a container that'll hold them on the tiny chance that I ever need to do a gig, and I've gotten inside several of the computers in that closet to determine what works and what data is on them. I've also updated my plans to sample the sounds from a line of synthesizer modules so I can use those sounds without having to cart them around with me (the modules -- they represent a stack 42 inches tall in their native form). This is one of the preliminaries before I go on a sampling frenzy -- there's over 1000 sounds to be added, so there's a lot going on there. Oh, and this morning was glorious -- back in the distant past when I worked at the Bluebonnet Café located inside a "Whole Paycheck" store, they had a "Breakfast in Bread" menu item. I started playing with it, substituting a sub roll for the toast, then taking it higher each time. Now, as it stands, it doesn't stand because I ate it. But my roommate turned me on to a place that does breakfast and lunch, and for lunches they're a sandwich shop. So hope, that pesky thing that gets so many people into trouble, peeked its head around the corner at me. I guess without the occasional dream some things don't happen. So, this was breakfast this morning:
Wheat sub roll
Mayo on both sides
The sharpest cheddar they have (I'll want to double the cheddar next time, it was a bit meek in this iteration)
Grilled deli ham
Bacon
Lettuce
Tomato
Two eggs scrambled with bell peppers and onions. It was way messy (way). But it was also tremendous, maybe even fabulous.
I'm hoping to get a lot done the day of my mammogram -- it's across the border in a city not known for its acceptance of differences, and since I'll be there anyway I'm going to try to deal with a huge thing on my to-do list -- get several things fixed on my smart phone. I'll make an appointment so I can get in when they first open the doors. Also, there's a Batteries Plus there, and my main keyboard needs its backup battery replaced. There may be other things I can deal with while down there, and if nothing else happens with my potential order to Guitar Center I can stop by the store there and get some key items. There is motion
I'm hoping the timeline is still in play so that by the end of the month I can get several clothing items off my list too.
I'm whittling away at the long list of stuff I want to get done. I look forward to a day where I can write, make music, and listen to books without the feeling that I've got tasks to do, or at least ones I want to get done.
I got my infusion on Tuesday, but the local early voting place was packed to the gills, so I went yesterday and did my civic duty. A couple of observations -- it seemed there were more charter amendments than races. I also noticed there were a whole lot of female or female name bearing candidates this time -- the male only races were minimal, and there were several where a majority or even all of the candidates were bearers of non-male names. Also, the Green Party had almost no presence this time.
So, today, this was when I got the roommate to get some signed stuff from my PCP so I can get a new handicapped hang tag and keep my Paratransit access current. I also made my mammogram appointment and made an appointment for a trip to the radiologist so I can get this annoying spot on my arm checked out. I've arranged to make a run to the old university to get my name updated with them and get my diploma reissued. I've also almost finished the cleaning and repacking/getting rid of things in the Zen Room Closet, I got all my trombone mutes packed into a container that'll hold them on the tiny chance that I ever need to do a gig, and I've gotten inside several of the computers in that closet to determine what works and what data is on them. I've also updated my plans to sample the sounds from a line of synthesizer modules so I can use those sounds without having to cart them around with me (the modules -- they represent a stack 42 inches tall in their native form). This is one of the preliminaries before I go on a sampling frenzy -- there's over 1000 sounds to be added, so there's a lot going on there. Oh, and this morning was glorious -- back in the distant past when I worked at the Bluebonnet Café located inside a "Whole Paycheck" store, they had a "Breakfast in Bread" menu item. I started playing with it, substituting a sub roll for the toast, then taking it higher each time. Now, as it stands, it doesn't stand because I ate it. But my roommate turned me on to a place that does breakfast and lunch, and for lunches they're a sandwich shop. So hope, that pesky thing that gets so many people into trouble, peeked its head around the corner at me. I guess without the occasional dream some things don't happen. So, this was breakfast this morning:
Wheat sub roll
Mayo on both sides
The sharpest cheddar they have (I'll want to double the cheddar next time, it was a bit meek in this iteration)
Grilled deli ham
Bacon
Lettuce
Tomato
Two eggs scrambled with bell peppers and onions. It was way messy (way). But it was also tremendous, maybe even fabulous.
I'm hoping to get a lot done the day of my mammogram -- it's across the border in a city not known for its acceptance of differences, and since I'll be there anyway I'm going to try to deal with a huge thing on my to-do list -- get several things fixed on my smart phone. I'll make an appointment so I can get in when they first open the doors. Also, there's a Batteries Plus there, and my main keyboard needs its backup battery replaced. There may be other things I can deal with while down there, and if nothing else happens with my potential order to Guitar Center I can stop by the store there and get some key items. There is motion
I'm hoping the timeline is still in play so that by the end of the month I can get several clothing items off my list too.
I'm whittling away at the long list of stuff I want to get done. I look forward to a day where I can write, make music, and listen to books without the feeling that I've got tasks to do, or at least ones I want to get done.
