Well, shit. My extraordinary brother just called to tell me goodbye.
Heart bypasses, stage 4 cancer, a couple of pulmonary emboli, now 80 and basically homeless in southern Louisiana.
Absolutely my role model, since heâs 14 yrs older.
A legendary life: degree in psychology, learned Russian, stationed in Germany, came home and became deputy sheriff, opened a pet store, sold insurance, grew bonsai, professional chess ranking, pro wedding photographer, set type in his wifeâs church, taught 8th grade science, became the worldâs expert in Betta fish genetics, makes dulcimers from scratch, and married for 50+ years to a wonderful supportive woman.
I asked him if all that were true and he replied âwellâ¦.when stationed in Germanyâ¦I was a spy, listening to Russian transmissions in Afghanistan and decoding themâ¦â
Last few years, after his wife died, house destroyed by LA hurricanes, having to rely on his church for a guest home to live in. Showering in truck stops. Tends of thousands in debt. Car broke down (ânow Iâm not only homeless, Iâm car-lessâ).
Pulmonologist told him today not to bother with more cancer therapy. I think he needs a CPAP to help him sleep but if that doesnât pan out heâs moving into hospice.
Told me through the first tears Iâve ever heard that it was an honor to know me.
Iâll talk to him again after I call his pulmonary guy tomorrow, but sheesh.
Well, shit. My extraordinary brother just called to tell me goodbye. Heart bypasses, stage 4 cancel, a couple of pulmonary emboli, now 80 and basically homeless in southern Louisiana. Absolutely my role model, since he’s 14 yrs older. A legendary life: degree in psychology, learned Russian, stationed in Germany, came home and became deputy sheriff, opened a pet store, sold insurance, grew bonsai, professional chess ranking, pro wedding photographer, set type in his wife’s church, taught 8th grade science, became the world’s expert in Betta fish genetics, makes dulcimers from scratch, and married for 50+ years to a wonderful supportive woman. I asked him if all that were true and he replied “well….when stationed in Germany…I was a spy, listening to Russian transmissions in Afghanistan and decoding them…” Last few years, after his wife died, house destroyed by LA hurricanes, having to rely on his church for a guest home to live in. Showering in truck stops. Tends of thousands in debt. Car broke down (“now I’m not only homeless, I’m car-less”). Pulmonologist told him today not to bother with more cancer therapy. I think he needs a CPAP to help him sleep but if that doesn’t pan out he’s moving into hospice. Told me through the first tears I’ve ever heard that it was an honor to know me. I’ll talk to him again after I call his pulmonary guy tomorrow, but sheesh.
Well, shit. My extraordinary brother just called to tell me goodbye.
Heart bypasses, stage 4 cancel, a couple of pulmonary emboli, now 80 and basically homeless in southern Louisiana.
Absolutely my role model, since heâs 14 yrs older.
A legendary life: degree in psychology, learned Russian, stationed in Germany, came home and became deputy sheriff, opened a pet store, sold insurance, grew bonsai, professional chess ranking, pro wedding photographer, set type in his wifeâs church, taught 8th grade science, became the worldâs expert in Betta fish genetics, makes dulcimers from scratch, and married for 50+ years to a wonderful supportive woman.
I asked him if all that were true and he replied âwellâ¦.when stationed in Germanyâ¦I was a spy, listening to Russian transmissions in Afghanistan and decoding themâ¦â
Last few years, after his wife died, house destroyed by LA hurricanes, having to rely on his church for a guest home to live in. Showering in truck stops. Tends of thousands in debt. Car broke down (ânow Iâm not only homeless, Iâm car-lessâ).
Pulmonologist told him today not to bother with more cancer therapy. I think he needs a CPAP to help him sleep but if that doesnât pan out heâs moving into hospice.
Told me through the first tears Iâve ever heard that it was an honor to know me.
Iâll talk to him again after I call his pulmonary guy tomorrow, but sheesh.
Well, shit. My extraordinary brother just called to tell me goodbye.
Heart bypasses, stage 4 cancer, a couple of pulmonary emboli, now 80 and basically homeless in southern Louisiana.
Absolutely my role model, since heâs 14 yrs older.
A legendary life: degree in psychology, learned Russian, stationed in Germany, came home and became deputy sheriff, opened a pet store, sold insurance, grew bonsai, professional chess ranking, pro wedding photographer, set type in his wifeâs church, taught 8th grade science, became the worldâs expert in Betta fish genetics, rock hound, makes dulcimers from scratch, and married for 50+ years to a wonderful supportive woman.
I asked him if all that were true and he replied âwellâ¦.when stationed in Germanyâ¦I was a spy, listening to Russian transmissions in Afghanistan and decoding themâ¦â
Last few years, after his wife died, house destroyed by LA hurricanes, having to rely on his church for a guest home to live in. Showering in truck stops. Tends of thousands in debt. Car broke down (ânow Iâm not only homeless, Iâm car-lessâ).
Pulmonologist told him today not to bother with more cancer therapy. I think he needs a CPAP to help him sleep but if that doesnât pan out heâs moving into hospice.
Told me through the first tears Iâve ever heard that it was an honor to know me.
Iâll talk to him again after I call his pulmonary guy tomorrow, but sheesh.
No wind. I've had quite a bit of work done to it the past couple of years, but there was some fungus growing up a side. I actually think a smaller limb above the larger piece broke and took out the lower bit. I was here, but didn't see it happen. Vaguely heard it ... though Weezie really freaked out about it. Very grateful it didn't hit the house, nor anything on either side. Tree Guy coming in two weeks to clean it up. Will probably have him remove the remainder in the fall and plant a native maple in its place.
We just found out our mini-split is the super budget model and it won't do heat. It does have the 'heat' button on the remote, which inspires you to try before you spend an hour googling specs.
We just found out our mini-split is the super budget model and it won't do heat. It does have the 'heat' button on the remote, which inspires you to try before you spend an hour googling specs.
