I did something today that I’ve never done, because I needed to do something different. I went and saw a movie by myself at the local theatre in downtown. The theatre is a little over a mile away so I walked there because the weather was picture-perfect and walking is an exercise I can still do which I enjoy. The experience was great, except for the man who I believed to be suffering from COPD sitting across the aisle that was breathing like how I imagine Mr. Snuffleupagus breaths. I saw Ad Astra and there are numerous moments of silence when Brad Pitt is all alone in the vastness of space and all I could hear was this guy gasping for air which kind of ruined the feel. His wife even put an empty seat between them. I’m guessing his breathing annoys her as well, or she's used to it and they just don’t like each other.
The past two weeks have been calm which has been a welcoming change of pace. The bats we had tested didn’t have rabies. Our rabies vaccine injections are done and there hasn’t been any signs of bats in our home since. Whew.
Since things seem to be returning to normal, I started exploring the nearby state parks again. I understand Starved Rock is a well-known Illinois destination with canyons and waterfalls but, man, every time I go I’m disappointed. It’s like the beautiful forested moon of Endor, only covered in boardwalk and you can’t leave the path. How am I ever going to find an Ewok?
I’ve stopped the dry needling therapy. It definitely does help, but the relief is short-lived and Medicare isn't going to continue to pay for the treatment. My therapist did say I could return and she could bill it around $30 out-of-pocket each session if the tightness worsens, so I can always return if it gets too uncomfortable. With the changing seasons I’ve noticed more discomfort in the leg and foot, but so far it’s not as bad as the days before the DRG stimulator. That is all for now. Here’s to hoping for more boring.
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