September 28, 2003
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It’s so very hot in Portland once again. Record temps for this time of year. And apparently going to continue into the week. I felt pretty thrashed all day yesterday by both that and my lower back acting up. I’ve had chronic lower back pain for 40 years and never have found a good solution. What it feels like is that if my skeleton was a building, part of the building on one side has collapsed, throwing it off balance. Going to the back doctor tomorrow morning for one more try at answers, but also because I want to get referred to an osteoporosis specialist to keep an eye on that aspect. Since I starting working out at Curves doing circuit training I figure I should be more careful. Stay tuned.
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Deep Thought: The memories of my family outings are still a source of strength to me. I remember we’d all pile into the car – I forget what kind it was – and drive and drive. I’m not sure where we’d go, but I think there were some trees there. The smell of something was strong in the air as we played whatever sport we played. I remember a bigger, older guy we called “Dad.” We’d eat some stuff, or not, and then I think we went home. I guess some things never leave you.
