All The Way Down
Posted on | August 1, 2008 | No Comments
You have broken me all the way down,
down upon my knees.
And you have broken me all the way down,
you’ll be the last, you’ll see.
Some fight you gave,
and I pushed you away
from me.
And in the morning when you turn in
I’ll be far to sea.
And you have broken me all the way down.
You’ll be the last, you’ll see.
And what chance have we got
when you’ve missed every shot
for me?
And in the morning when you turn in
I’ll be out of reach.
And in the darkness when you find this
I’ll be far to sea.
And you have broken me all the way down.
You’ll be the last, you’ll see.
Reunion and Beaches
Posted on | June 21, 2008 | No Comments
My beach… well, I lived a block from this beach during high school. “Sandy Beach” is a great beach known for big fast powerful waves, breaking on shore and its very dangerous even in small times like now. These are 2-3 foot sets, its summer so not a big time for surging here in the islands.
Back in Hawaii for my high school reunion, 25 years seems a long time ago and I am sure the math is incorrect in how long it has been.
Wine Updates
Posted on | May 22, 2008 | No Comments
Just added some new wine to the inventory… which is spread out between Seattle and Arizona – someday this will all live in the same place and live will be good.
Current break down:
Type of Wine
Red (448 bottles, 90.87%, $15,767.20, avg. 2002.1)
White (36 bottles, 7.30%, $582.23, avg. 2004.3)
Red – Fortified (5 bottles, 1.01%, $78.09, avg. 1994.8)
White – Sweet/Dessert (2 bottles, 0.41%, $139.49, avg. 2000.5)
Ros
Foot Surgery
Posted on | April 26, 2008 | No Comments
Finally… had the right foot cut! It has been a bit over a year and I have tried all the “conservative” approaches to the problem: i.e injections directly into the foot (3 times), custom made foot orthotics, staying off it as much as possible, not running, biking etc… nothing worked for me.
So, I was diagnosis with: Morton’s neuroma which is: an enlarged nerve that usually occurs in the third interspace, which is between the third and fourth toes. Above the nerve is a structure called the deep transverse metatarsal ligament. This ligament is very strong, holds the metatarsal bones together, and creates the ceiling of the nerve compartment. With each step, the ground pushes up on the enlarged nerve and the deep transverse metatarsal ligament pushes down. This causes compression in a confined space – and let me tell you… a LOT OF PAIN.
Conservative treatment does not work for most patients (as it did not work for me) and surgery usually is necessary. Two surgical procedures are available. The dorsal approach involves making an incision on the top of the foot – this is the one I did, less invasive and quicker recovery time they say. This approach permits the patient to walk soon after surgery because the stitches are not on the weight-bearing side of the foot. The podiatrist maneuvers the instruments carefully through many structures and cuts the deep transverse metatarsal ligament, which typically causes most of the nerve compression. This procedure can lead to instability in the forefoot that may require attention in the future.
Surgical Complications
The surgical area contains very small blood vessels, nerves, and muscles and complications can occur. Once the neuroma is removed, the empty space may fill with blood, resulting in a painful hematoma. There is a risk for infection, necessitating careful monitoring by the podiatrist and patient. If the incision site becomes warm or red within a day or two after surgery, or if the patient runs a fever, the surgeon must be contacted immediately.
Recurrence is another possibility. The stump of nerve remaining after resection can begin to grow again. If this occurs, the nerve grows in width and length, creating a burning pain that can be treated by injection or further surgery.
Felt I had a good doctor at the Mayo Clinic here in Phoenix, so we shall see….
This Time
Posted on | April 5, 2008 | No Comments
Tonight the sky above
Reminds me of you, love
Walking through wintertime
Where the stars all shine
The angel on the stairs
Will tell you I was there
Under the front porch light
On a mystery night
I’ve been sitting watching life pass from the sidelines
Been waiting for a dream to seep in through my blinds
I wondered what might happen if I left this all behind
Would the wind be at my back ? Could I get you off my mind
This time
The neon lights in bars
And headlights from the cars
Have started a symphony
Inside of me
The things I left behind
Have melted in my mind
And now there’s a purity
Inside of me
I’ve been sitting watching life pass from the sidelines
Been waiting for a dream to seep in through my blinds
I wondered what might happen if I left this all behind
Would the wind be at my back ? Could I get you off my mind
This time
I’ve been sitting watching life pass from the sidelines
Been waiting for a dream to seep in through my blinds
I wondered what might happen if I left this all behind
Would the wind be at my back ? Could I get you off my mind
This time
~Jonathan Rhys Meyers