This Week's Progress Report

I used to have a job with some interesting aspects but one mind-numbing task that could have sprung from the scathingly satirical movie Office Space:  the weekly progress report.  It is now my great pleasure to report to you certain progress achieved in my week.  I can't share every detail because some parts are still brewing!

Helping me to get my head together with progressive rock tunes on the turntable is Yes vocalist Jon Anderson and his 1976 solo record Olias Of Sunhillow.  He sings like the Elvenfolk and could lead the house band at Rivendell.  Delightful!  He has sung to me in dreams, new songs not on any record but when I woke up they evaporated away with just a vague feeling remaining.  By the way, his website says he is looking for a stained glass artist to help create a large mural.

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My good old friend Wm. Paul Roberts has posted some new original music.  Lay it in your earpans and let it sizzle.

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Marcy & I had a very productive visit with our bankruptcy attorney who promised to put certain problems behind us and bring us soothing relief.  As much as I rail against lawyers in general, I usually love my own lawyers.  Except for the retainer fees, of course.  Our guy said our country needs some system of health care, that it's a common cause of financial ruin.  He said he had a lady client in recently with cancer who should be worrying about  fighting the cancer, not how to pay for it.  I say if we don't get something like Medicare for everybody there is gonna be Trouble with a capital T.  Mark my words!

Our 17-year old son Derek is covered under Medicaid.  We got him in for the first doctor visit he's had since I got laid off & lost insurance back in late 2007.  Derek enjoyed meeting the Pakistani doctor, and Marcy & I liked him too.  He explained things to our satisfaction, frequently asked if we had any questions, and was very conscious of the need for us to take full advantage of the coverage before Derek turns 18.  We left with referrals to an eye doctor, to Children's Hospital for x-rays to evaluate scoliosis (Marcy has a touch of it), and to a surgeon to repair a hernia.  It seems pretty common with us guys.  I'll probably get mine fixed if I ever get coverage.

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Marcy & I made some good progress in clearing clutter from the house.  This staff meeting is now over.  I hope you like all these pictures I took.  Leave comments or sign up as a follower!  Spread the word and I'll see you next time.