Is it a saga or an endless agony? Depends at how you look at it.
For some inexplicable reason, my blogger profile photo vanished. I'm no longer Jon with a picture. I'm now Jayveesonata and pictureless. I hate Jayveesonata, which I chose twenty years ago when I first started blogging.
I tried every possible way to retrieve my photo and name, but nothing works. Oh well, heck, my profile photo was taken about 80 years ago. Maybe 90. Vanity is one of my virtues.....
Tornadoes in Tennessee last night, with several deadly results. Some of the idiot news anchors said "There were 135 MPH winds - - - but we don't know if it was a tornado."
Right, you jackass. It was a hurricane.
Some people irk the hell out of me.
Anyway, the storms didn't effect my area. They were east of us.
I have nothing new or interesting to tell. Same old maddening hospital/therapy routine. Boring. Frustrating.
Fortunately, I have the uncanny knack to make anything sound interesting.
Kudos to Jon.
Long, long ago (when I was sixteen) I was editor of the high school newspaper....and I wrote articles for the (small) town newspaper. I quickly learned how to make boring things sound interesting.
It's a life-long gift.
Remember my post about the optometrist and possible cataract surgery? Well, today I found out that I have an appointment in Cookeville. Not for surgery. Only for an eye evaluation.
Get this. The appointment is scheduled for THE END OF APRIL.
Holy crap, I could be dead by then.
And, just between you and me, I hope I am. I truly have nothing to live for. I'm in constant pain. I may never walk again. Every hour of my wretched life is a friggin' struggle. I haven't revealed....everything.
I'm going to protest and request a pair of eyeglasses. To hell with the surgery.
Change of subject
Some of you astute and kind readers applaud me for having a sense of humor.
Heck, humor is about all I have left. And it's wearing thin.
I have therapy for my legs and feet. I have therapy for my arms. They slyly make notes of my progress.....and I've heard I'm doing good.
Everyone here likes me because I'm polite, well-behaved, and compliant.
Ironically, when I was a child, I was always awarded the Good Citizenship Award in school. Every year. I was always polite, well-behaved, and compliant.
Then I became completely wild in my 20s, when I professed that goodness and honesty will get you nowhere.
Ain't that the truth.
Jon, unnervingly honest ❤️
BTW
I have recently become intrigued with the limitless world of AI (artificial intelligence). Despite my complete absolute ignorance concerning technical matters, I've decided to generate a few images myself. I've never done this before and it's difficult to do on a cell phone, but here's what I created.
Our weather forecast in Nashua, NH, is for more snow and this time it could be a 6-8 inch snowfall compared to the 2-3 inch ones the past couple of weeks. Yikes on the scheduling of that eye appointment, Jon, but then it’s not uncommon these days to have a several months wait, unless of course you’re dying and possibly even then. Forgive me for the morbid humor, but I am glad you retain yours because it sure would be hard for me, my friend. The blogger issue is something I can’t address, but wonder if it has something to do with only having a cell phone and I am amazed at what you are able to post only using one, so kudos to you.
ReplyDeleteWow, winter has decided not to leave you. Hopefully you will stay snuggled and cozy at home, enjoying the view from the window.
DeleteI'll have a long wait for cataract surgery - so I'm going to request glasses for now.
I'm getting used to doing everything on the cell phone....but I miss my laptop!
More crappy weather in NE Ohio for the weekend. There's a weather advisory alert out....again. I think it has more to do with freezing rain than any snow accumulation. I'm sorry you're still in pain and the mobility issues are still there. Thankfully my sciatica is improving. At least I don't look like the Hunchback of Notre Dame when I walk. The PT is helping, but this is no overnight fix. I hope you find some progress and relief, Jon. I like
ReplyDeleteyour pictures. They made me smile.
Paranormal John
The temperatures are erratic here, which is causing the severe weather. No snow, thank goodness, but frequent rain. Good to hear your sciatica is improving. I don't know what's wrong with my spine/back, but the therapy makes it worse.
DeleteGlad the pics made you smile.
Those are beautiful photos, AI or not. Love that you thought to do cats having social get-togethers!
ReplyDelete"They slyly make notes of my progress.....and I've heard I'm doing good."
You know, Superman does good. You do well.
🤣
I couldn't resist doing cats. The first pic is my favorite. I predict more AI images will be in my future.
DeleteI'm supposedly progressing very well in rehab. Not quite a match for Superman.....
For someone not tech savvy, you sure did a bangup job on those images. I understand your feelings. All I can say is keep on keeping on. I enjoy unnervingly honest.
ReplyDelete"Unnervingly honest" - - that made me smile. Sometimes I'm frighteningly honest. It's part of my charm. 😯
DeleteI think I'm getting addicted to AI, even thought I don't quite know what I'm doing. It's fun.
Though, not thought
DeleteIsn't AI fun? I love these images, especially the kittens. I've not done anything in a while now, and shudder at the thought of trying on a cell phone ... but heck, it's free entertainment.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what's going on, but I'm looking at your profile picture now. At least I think this is what you're talking about:
About Me
My photo: It reminds me of a young Owen Wilson
Jon
Pianist and freelance writer. Raised in Southern California where I lived for 30 years. Later became a faux cowboy in Texas. Presently living in the Tennessee wilderness with my two cats.
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I was wondering whatever happened to Owen Wilson.
DeleteMy profile photo is on my blog. but it hasn't been showing up when I leave comments on other blogs.
AI is indeed fun, but it's so frustrating to do on a cell phone. I only see a fraction of what's on the screen and can hardly see what I'm doing.
Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteYou did good for never trying AI.
I believe in hanging in there, but sometimes it's SO difficult (which you know). AI is a real challenge on a cell phone, but hopefully I'll get used to it.
DeleteIf you still have old photos of yourself, all you have to do is insert a new one in your blogger profile. I have not heard of this happening to anyone before. And I should hate AI...but I agree it is rather intriguing. I have made some of my own before too. And that you would have cats in your, why SHOCKED I was!!!!
ReplyDeleteAre you home or still in the rehab I am suspecting? We are in the midst of a sleet storm currently.....
I did change my profile pic. but it didn't solve the problem...but I'll keep trying.
DeleteUnfortunately I'm still in rehab and home is a long way off. They extended my rehab for another 30 days.
AI can easily induce a love/hate relationship. I have mixed feelings about it - - but of course, I couldn't resist cats. 😺
I did notice your profile pic has changed. I just assumed that you changed it yourself. Hell, I am so vain that I pretty much only use my younger self photos. Helps me remember how much more attractive I USED to be . lol!
ReplyDeleteThe medical field is a mess for the most part. APRIL?? For the love of God - that is ridiculous. Your frustration is understandable. But, your sense of humor contagious!
Keep on keeping on, Jon (like we have much of a choice, right?) lol
- Kim
I always use old photos for my profile pics. I really don't have too many recent ones.
DeleteWaiting until the end of April to get an "evaluation" for my eyes is insane! I couldn't believe it.
It's difficult to keep going on....life is a bitch.
Oh, and BTW, I LOVE your AI creations - especially the cats!
ReplyDelete- Kim
I knew you'd like the cats. 😺😸
DeleteGlasses won't help with cataract issues, except in the very early stages of cataracts. unless some radically different glasses have come about.
ReplyDeleteHope things will improve for you soon...I'm sorry, I have difficulties with computers too.
I got back from a trip to Ottawa a few diys ago..our Canadian friends are not too happy with our govt at present. I tried to reassure them that we'd never cut off our supply of maple syrup.
Take care