More Prattle from Povey

  Celery, Peas, Corn, Salmon, with Cream

  I had my annual cardio check up this morning with Dr. Garret H. Brown of Heart Specialists of Sarasota. The checkup included an EKG. I came through with flying colours! My blood pressure; pulse rate etc. are exactly where they should be. I took with me the seven containers of meds which I take every day.   My question was "why do I take these meds; why do I need them?"  Dr. Brown marked each container with the reason for their use. Now I know why I am taking the various meds. He noted that a necessary Statin med had fallen away and immediately ordered fresh supplies. He also suggested that I should/could cease to take one of the blood thinners. Ole   Now I do not need to use every med every day.  (Perhaps) no more blood on my leg.

When St. Stephen's, Pittsfield MA parishioners Jack and Pat  McLaughlin (100% good people) told us that they would be moving to Wolfboro' N.H. I took them out for dinner. I said, "we will miss you so much".  "All very well" said Pat, "but we'd love it if people first said "I/we are very excited and pleased for this new phase and adventure of your lives" Point well taken.  We can count on Pat to be gently direct! I remembered this yesterday. I was at my Dermatologists Office yesterday. The good, cheerful and competent Derm Technician named Chris told me that as it happened this was her final day in her work.  She is all set for a new adventure, to be a Teacher's Aide in a school for children with special needs. I remembered Jack and Pat.   Before I said anything else I expressed my joy for her; and my admiration and respect as she embarks on a new mid-life career.   I added sort of P.S. "and I'll miss you" After my appoint...

  Two dogs (sisters) decided to have a serious fight with Cooper this morning. It was a struggle to separate the three dogs. Cooper escaped injury.  I didn't! Nurse Cooper renders first aid. The dogs, slender and about 35lbs. are probably pointers of a sort, though the breed is irrelevant. What is relevant is that the same thing happened with the same two dogs a few weeks ago:     See this from March 17th A scary encounter took place at our morning visit to 17th Street  Park Cooper and I entered the double locked gates into the dog park.  We were followed by two dogs whose owner had them off leash. Within the "cage" created by the double gates the two off-leash set upon dear Cooper.  It was harrowing. The owner of the offending dogs pulled them out by the scruffs of their necks. Cooper and I made a safe entry. The owner of the other dogs was mortified. He knew that he had erred. Mortified or not he needs to keep closer eyes on his two dogs w...

  Pomi (Italian) Chopped Tomatoes with Meatballs

  Often when Cooper is nearby I whisper to him.  "Who is a gorgeous boy?", or "You are my best boy". He knows the game, and cocks his head from one side to another to express agreement with my words. This "sweet boy" is never happier that when he is play fighting at a park.   The play fight is not always with other dogs. We were at Bayfront Park this morning, (17th St. Park being closed on Tuesday mornings.)  There were no other dogs at Bayfront but we came across one of our human friends by the name of Bob.   S.B. and I call him Bob the Bra t; he is over the top larger than life.. Bob likes to play fight with Cooper.  Cooper is up to any challenge. Later in the day we were at 17th St. Dog Park.  Coop had slim pickings when it came to play fights with other dogs; just enough but not enough. The time came for us to leave.  I looked towards the gate. There was my gentle sweet dog play fighting with a man I didn't recognize.  I called ...

 

  Cardboard not Styrofoam!  Yes! Now let's hope that the product lives up to the hype.  It's cordless of course; but it has no brushes.  It is especially designed to suck up dog hair, rather that have it jamming the traditional brushes.

  Cooper is a barker.   His bark is loud. If a butterfly moves by the porch window Mr. C barks it out of sight lest it should enter the porch in order to murder me. Enough already. A quick spray of water was enough to silence C.   Now all I have to do is to show him the spray bottle.

  Too busy doing nothing today.  Couldn't be bothered to cook. Red Baron Pizza from the 7/11 store.   Pretty good for $6     Enough for two meals.

  My improved face.   All is well 'cept that the facial skin is dry and itchy.   As I rub it with both hands a shower of facial dandruff descends on to my tee shirt, and from there to the floor.

  GOOD Great and somewhat peppery taste.   Probably healthy too OH DEAR When you forget your stash of White Asparagus and it turns into kindling wood.

 

 

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  Almost there. I will see my Dermatologist on Wednesday19th for what I hope to be the final clear up. 

  This is Cloe.  She is 100% Belgian Malinois. Sadly, she was not interested in romping with Cooper. The scary encounter took place at our morning visit to 17th Street  Park Cooper and I entered the double locked gates into the dog park.  We were followed by two dogs whose owner had them off leash. Within the "cage" created by the double gates the two off-leash set upon dear Cooper.  It was harrowing. The owner of the offending dogs pulled them out by the scruffs of their necks. Cooper and I made a safe entry. The owner of the other dogs was mortified. He knew that he had erred. His apologies were deep, sincere, and profound.  Cooper was not injured, but he's stayed close to me for the balance of the day

 

  Scriptural reference amended  "Thou Dog See-ests Me"

  A delicious hydrating beverage.  All the benefits of Gatorade, but none of the drawbacks. I bought some on spec, and discovered a winner.  So rich in natural flavours; in this case orange, peach, and mango Here is some of the histories of Kefir water. https://culturesforhealth.com/blogs/learn/water-kefir-origin-water-kefir

  My Dermatological Surgeon says that it should be cleared up by next Wednesday

  I was well prepared for the Blue Light Treatment which was slated for this morning. That was until my Dermatological Surgeon the wonderful Dr. Megan Bogard took one look at my face. "Oh" she said "you are an over achiever".   I'd been more than a good little boy in the application of the noxious  Fluorouracil Ointment So much so that Dr. Bogard thinks that all the Squamous/Basil carcinomas had been done to death by the  Fluorouracil Ointment; and  that Blue Light Therapy was not needed.    Whoop de doo! And yet my face is still itchy, and seeping grunge. Dr. Bogart thinks that there so some infection present. So she has prescribed an oral; and a topical antibiotic. I began their use today.   I'll see good Dr. Bogart next Wednesday for a follow up. Anti biotical cream  

                                                   SUPERB From Boston, MA of all places. And why not? Available in Sarasota at Detwiler's Farm Market.      Perhaps also  in other eastern U.S.A Supermarkets https://www.bostonchowda.com/about.html

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/blue-light-therapy-for-the-skin-what-can-it-do My Dermatological Surgeon requires me to be shaved. Oh the wrinkles which my beard masks. New growth will commence on Friday.

 

 Dinner  March 10th Ribeye Steak, Butternut Squash. Dutch Yellow Potatoes, Brown Beech Mushrooms

  I'll see my Podiatrist tomorrow, March 11th

  A.K.A Leftovers Vegetarian Chili Pasta Meat Balls Tillamook Grated Cheese Waste not, want not.

  Grrh      Damn change to Daylight Savings Time   Grrh from Coast to Coast

  Your call is important to us.. ........      (So please stay on the line). So important (?),  that stay on the line I did for thirty-one minutes yesterday afternoon when I 'phoned to make an appointment with my Orthopedist. Thirty-one minutes of listening to the same loop over and over until my call was answered. There was no point in handing up and re-dialing; that would have done no more than to restart the process. KWOC  You should do better than this. Please remember that the prior importance is to the patient.

 

  SHROVE TUESDAY  2025   CREPE WITH BANANA AT MADEMOISELLES PARIS RESTAURANT A treat.  Breakfast with Donna and Ashley. The best part was our server CoCo.   Born in France and now a resident of the U.S.A,  she knows how to be friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Michael -Show-Off -Povey greeted her in French and ordered his meal in that language. My French language skills are at the level of Winnie the Pooh whilst Coco's are at the level of War and Peace.   Nonetheless she was tickled pink that I tried. Donna, Ashley and I had a lovely time -  thanks to good food and to Mme. CoCo

  There have been a host of memes on my Facebook feed; memes which announce :  "I Stand With Ukraine". All well, good, and important, but talk can be cheap.   (I know that. I've been talking all my life, including some cheap talk from the pulpit!)  With that in mind I decided to put my money where my mouth is by making a charitable gift in support of the Ukranian people. My favourite charities (Episcopal Relief and Development;  and World Vision, do not minister in Europe.  Therefore, I chose to make a gift to World Central Kitchen. WCK ( ** for obvious reasons) does not allow donors to specify particular countries.   But they are on the ground in Ukraine where my money in the big pot will support their overall work. -------------------------------------------------------------------- **  Specific destinations would imbalance any worldwide feeding charity if well meaning people offered gifts for the cause du jour.

  One of the great treats of my younger life was when on Shrove Tuesday my mother made Pancakes.  We (deeply Protestant) knew little about being SHRIVEN (given Priestly  absolution) before Lent. We would have scorned the very idea of dietary obligations in Lent. We didn't understand the custom of using up eggs and milk etc. by making pancakes. In truth they were not "American" Pancakes.  They were CREPES, a far superior comestible (Vive la France) An annual treat! I'd planned to make my own Crepes tomorrow (yes, I know that you prepare them in advance.) My own Crepes can wait awhile. Instead I'll be with my friends Donna and Ashley for a late breakfast at "Mademoiselle Paris" at the local Mall. .CREPE, PANCAKE OR WAFFLE BREAKFAST $6.85 $15.65 BUTTER & SUGAR CREPE, PANCAKE OR WAFFLE, 2 EGGS ANY STYLE, BACON & 1 SIDE OF FRUITS  I'll choose a butter and sugar Crepe, just like at home! Thanks Mum!

  Instead say:   "I am proud to be an American who knows that the Rump Administration's policies are evil, wrong, and dangerous."