CaliforniaPeggy
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I have a date with a surgeon...
The back story:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/101826354
I will be entering the hospital on February 23, 2012, a Thursday, at 7:30 am, PST, and the surgery will happen at 9:30 am PST.
It's going to happen...
An army of giant rats saves lives...by John Converse Townsend.
Every few hours, another person is killed or maimed by a landmine. Even in areas removed from active conflict, landmines are more than just distressing reminders of former bloodshed -- they're hidden hazards that terrorize populations and freeze development.
Identifying, unearthing and disarming these explosives is dangerous and daunting. Despite record clearances, more countries deployed anti-personnel mines last year than in any year since 2004.
But one social innovator has risen to the challenge -- with the help of a few hundred friends. The innovator is the industrial engineer, Buddhist monk and Ashoka Fellow Bart Weetjens.
His hundreds of friends are sub-Saharan Africa's giant pouched rats. About three feet long and armed with a powerful sense of smell, these rats might just be humanity's best hope for moving forward with confidence.
The rest at the link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-converse-townsend/an-army-of-giant-rats-une_b_1129358.html
Did you know that right now, it's already tomorrow in Hong Kong? And it's 6:33 a.m.?
I had to find out since I have a clock that shows three areas..........and I hadn't set it for a long time...
We have family there.
There is a knee replacement in my not-too-distant future...
Went to see my orthopedic MD today for a routine check...
My left knee is bad, and not getting better.
He thinks it's time to replace it.
I agree.
Next week, I go see the surgeon...
Stay tuned.
A few vibes would be really REALLY appreciated!
Omigod, can it be true? CaliforniaPeggy is PUI?
I am!
Just a little bit high...
Our daughter gave us a wonderful bottle of rose wine for Christmas, and we have been consuming it...
Last night for New Year's Eve...
And tonight with dinner!
Wheeeeeeeeeeee.....................
It is wonderful...
I love having a little buzz!
Took this one today, during our Christmas celebration...
Not edited, except to crop...
Celebrate with me!
A very recent poem is going to be published in the periodical Decanto, from England!
I just got the email today! It's so validating to have someone who doesn't know me want to publish my work.
Midnight Balloons
purple shadows
damp
and
cold
in the dark
on the sidewalk
black sky no moon
lights off
no hustle
for this
locked building
balloons tethered
limp from days
aloft
sagging strings
not even trying
to
float
away
Profile Information
Name: PeggyGender: Female
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
Home country: USA
Current location: At home
Member since: Thu Feb 3, 2005, 02:41 PM
Number of posts: 149,712
