[Note: This is another blog based on my weekly emails to my family on the mainland. Since much of my news these days relates to trying to age gracefully, this series might be called The Geezer Gazette.
5/16/26
Aloha Everyone!
Life lurches on here. On Monday we celebrated Karen's **nd [censored] birthday with dinner at the Fairmont
Orchid Resort up north. The restaurant was an upscale place with the disarming name "Brown's Beach House." This was hardly a taco shack on the shore. It's open air, of course, and beautifully situated on the bay that fronts the hotel. We timed our arrival so that we could enjoy the sunset over the ocean framed by palm trees and tiki torches. The weather was ideal. The meal was top notch. We shared two appetizers and a main dish, all fish oriented, and all delicious and well-presented. I had advised the restaurant that it was Karen's birthday, so we also got a complimentary dessert. Great evening!
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Orchid Resort up north. The restaurant was an upscale place with the disarming name "Brown's Beach House." This was hardly a taco shack on the shore. It's open air, of course, and beautifully situated on the bay that fronts the hotel. We timed our arrival so that we could enjoy the sunset over the ocean framed by palm trees and tiki torches. The weather was ideal. The meal was top notch. We shared two appetizers and a main dish, all fish oriented, and all delicious and well-presented. I had advised the restaurant that it was Karen's birthday, so we also got a complimentary dessert. Great evening!
Karen wanted to see a movie as part of her Birthday celebration, so on Tuesday we went to a matinee screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2. I was a bit skeptical of this, both because of the subject matter (high fashion) and because followup films with big stars tend to be disappointments in my opinion. We both wound up enjoying it very much. One of the stars is Meryl Streep, whose performance is one of many in her career that establish her as one of the best actors of our generation. She's a chameleon who can play any character with ease and naturalness to the point that it is hard to imagine anyone else in the same role. Wow! I recommend the movie highly.
In addition to the dinner and movie, I gave Karen a very romantic gift --- a hand vacuum cleaner to replace one that crapped out. What a guy, right?!
Not much Geezer Gazette news this week. I haven't heard from the eye clinic in Miami yet. I''ll give them until Monday and then call to see what's up. I've now been using my Keurig inhaler for about 2 weeks. and I think it may be helping a bit with my emphysema issues. The effect is subtle, though, and my blood oxygen level, which was pretty high to begin with hasn't increased noticeably. I do, however, think I breath easier and with less effort than before, which should be putting less pressure on my heart. So far I don't notice any significant side effects, which is definitely a good thing. The drug info says that it can take 4 weeks or more to reach maximum effectiveness, so I'll keep going as long as there aren't any problems.
Ok. That's it for now. As always, aloha and Carpe Vitam.
1 comment:
Great to get back on your blog, Richard. Sorry to hear of your emphysema. I won’t start on my physical ills, but don’t get spinal stenosis if you can help it. Sounds like a terrific birthday outing…wish Karen my regards. Back to work on another music message. If I slip in a vocal number, forgive me. I recall your shall we say “reticence” at the vocal genre. Looking forward to your next blog.
Best…Art
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