Company arrived

"I'm brave in some ways, cowardly in others. I've gone parasailing, performed on big stages in front of thousands of people, assisted in the birth of two children, and explored the abyss of my own unconscious. On the other hand, I'm scared of confined spaces, can't bring myself to shoot a gun, and am a sissy when it comes time to be around people who are dying. I imagine that you, too, have areas of courage and timidity, Libra. And I suspect that in the coming weeks you will be called to a challenge in both areas. See if you can transfer some of the nervy power you're able to summon in one sphere to bolster you in the place where you're a wimp."

Full moon, company, father to doctor - this week is a bit fuller than my usual solitary week. I will need to work on my "nervy transfer".

Yesterday I took a walk in the rain then company showed up, then off to Saybrook Fish House for dinner - ran into two old high school classmates. I had stopped off at Motophoto to pick up my VSW pictures and cards for my nieces' birthdays, then stopped and purchased beer but my company came armed with wine but I am sticking to beer now for my entertaining beverage.

Will go to work until 1 p.m. today then to the doctor with my father. What stage is it? Has it metastasized? What is the suggested treatment? I have a list of questions my sister who feels she is a medical professional even though we have yet to confirm if she ever graduated from college...

Did my "dues to agency fee" transition yesterday. Now if the union votes against me it will be unanimous because I am no longer a participating member BUT I have to pay an agency fee to "pay" for all the benefits they negotiated for me. Even though non-union employees got higher % raises and have identical if not better benefits. We will see what the next step will be. Again, I need to find my inner "nervy" and apply it to real life improvement efforts. I don't think at my age that I need to be leading any reverse Norma Rae events but we will see.

Father's Day get together may be heating up. Sounds like 3 siblings are planning on showing up at the parents. I will see where the weekend takes me. I can't believe it is only Wednesday.

Keep a good thought for me as I work through this week.