I had to make a 2nd outing of the
week today. I had two prescriptions to fetch at the Wal Mart pharmacy,
as well as get one for Mogi the cat at our vet. I arrived at Wal Mart
at 8:20 am, and got into the store about one hour later. I was standing
outside in a long line (we were at least 2 metres apart) that hardly
moved. When I finally got into the store I realized why: they were
hardly letting anyone inside! The store was virtually empty. Since I
had waited so long (in a very cold wind) I decided to pick up a few
other things while there. My prescriptions will last for three months,
so I won't likely be seeing Wal Mart for awhile. But two prescriptions
for three months each only cost me $8,which is why I use their pharmacy.
The
vet was easy, as Deb had pre-ordered. When I arrived I simply called
the office, and the vet tech put my supplies outside on a small table,
which I then fetched. Easy peasy. Next, I gassed up the car, and then
it was home sweet home.
My
ear is very bad today, with increased pressure and a loud roaring sound
going on. It made piano practice very difficult. Since early January I
have had about 85% hearing loss in my right ear; today that is easily
increased to 95% loss. It is frustrating, as there is nothing medical
science can do for me.
Today's
painting for the DIA is a fitting one, under the circumstances. Likely
a view from the artist's studio window in Berlin, it seems to capture
the glory and the claustrophobia of such an environment as one's back
garden. With no humans directly in the picture, it has a calming
effect, and somewhat meditative. We have lots of space here, though,
and are not feeling particularly closed in. I am now looking forward to
staying home for at least a week.
The Back Garden, Adolphe Von Menzel, German 1815-1905. Between 1850 and 1860. Oil on canvas, unframed 19 x 27 inches.
Detail of left side, above.
Detail of right side, above.
We are still watching Paris, Texas. More on that film when we are finished viewing.
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