Book Club 2026: November

  I missed Book Club yesterday.  After Far Guy's Infusion we readed to the ER as he had an episode where his Oxygen sats plummeted into the 60's.  We waited there four hours to be seen...at which point he ran out of supplemental Oxygen and said "Let's go home I can get better care there." 

Anyway this was the book.  twice by Mitch Albom.  I enjoyed it very much and give it a 9 out of 10 stars.  Far Guy is reading it now.  So I can have a discussion with him when he is done reading. 

I have two eyes on Far Guy and I know a place Up North where they have more than one Dr on duty in the ER. 

What's cooking?  We had water for lunch. So when we got home I made a Pizza for supper and it was really good!

Minnesota weather:  The sun nearly blinded me.  High 40F or 4C Low 26F or -3C

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Napping all day

 How do you nap all day?  Why???  Your appointment to get the Infusion (rituxuximab) was preceded by IV Benadryl...and Benadryl makes me sleepy!  Rituximab targets a white blood cell called a B cell.  It is complicated but the short and sweet of it... the rituximab binds to a certain protein on the B cell and marks it for death either directly like an assassin or indirectly by ordering the hit by my antibodies.  So murdering cells is what it does...hopefully the cells that cause the inflammation.    Will it work to help my Rheumatoid Arthritis pain and joint destruction?  Perhaps...at least it is worth a try.  

The infusion took about five hours and I slept through most of it.  Tiff and Lynn took good care of me. They are Far Guys favorite infusion nurses.  

Far Guy stayed at home, he is not feeling great...shortness of breath...change in weather?  Who knows but he was started on antibiotics and steroids on Sunday. 

One day at a time...with extra naps for a few days as my body reacts to the murderous medication.

Naps are good. 

What's cooking?  Far Guy put chicken in the roasting pan.  So chicken sliced up with a baked potato.

Minnesota Weather: Rainy  High 48F    Low 36F

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Vote!

 We took Ranger Blue and ran errands along the way to vote....  recycling and the post office! 

Hope you all voted!  

I finished freezing the last of the apples!  The last few ended up in the bird bath for our deer friends. 

Christmas Cards are progressing as planned. 

Minnesota weather: Dreary and spitting rain.  High 50F or 10C Low 46F or 8C

What's Cooking:  Leftovers out of the fridge.

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Rainy Day

 It rained most of the day on Monday.  Not sure how much we got a couple of inches for sure. 

The rain is causing theses leaves to fall...and with a bit of a wind it is depositing them in the yard.  Oh well they will rot on the ground or blow away. 

I worked on many things throughout the day ...none of which show.  I got the Ranger out took it to the mailbox and then left it out for the rain to give it a good wash...the ultimate multi tasking! 

My goal of four water colored Christmas cards a day throughout November is going well after two days:)

What's Cooking:  Pork Roast slices with stuffing and a bit of gravy along with bacon/vinegar green beans.

Minnesota Weather:  High 56F or 13C  Low 47F or 8C  Rain at least it is not snow!

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Apples

 Our oldest daughter brought us a whole bunch of apples from their apple trees.   

I made an apple crisp.

I will end up freezing some of it...it is Gluten Free so I pawned some off on my other baby brother. 

I peeled and peeled apples...sliced them into cold water with some lemon juice...let them sit.  Then drained them off and put them on a towel to dry...I covered them with another towel and patted them dry ...then in a single layer onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets and into the freezer.  Once frozen they were sealed in our food saver bags. 

Here they are...there is enough in this bag for a 9x9 baking pan.  I have some bags that are perfect for a 9 x 13 pan too. 

It has been a project!

What's Cooking?  Not a thing...we went out for pizza. 

Minnesota weather:  Really nice for November!!   High 64F or 18C  Low 54F or 12C

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