Hurricane Rita was a big storm. It was the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico. That was enough to scare a bunch of us at Landscape Art. We gathered 30+ people in a dozen cars and trucks. We loaded up children, pets and belongings and headed for Austin. Rita turned north … Continue reading Last Night with Lucy
Author: jaymusings123
Frank Sandford and Galveston Bay
I think it was the summer of 1965. My cousin Frank Sanford came for a visit from Dallas. Frank was 14 years old. I was a year younger, another cousin Danny Williams was 12 and my brother, Larry was turning 11. Someone rounded up a Sunfish sailboat for us to sail on Galveston Bay. A … Continue reading Frank Sandford and Galveston Bay
My H2B Story
This post is a little different... I was asked to write a "My H2B Story" for use in our efforts to expand the H2B visa program. If you are inclined, please feel free to copy and pass this story on to your Congressperson, Senator or anyone else. There is a lot of potential immigration activity in … Continue reading My H2B Story
My Favorite PET
On Thursday, November 16, 2017, I had a PET Scan. It revealed that the Multiple Myeloma has been contained. The bone marrow transplant procedure was a success. I am finished with my tenure at the Houston Methodist Stem Cell Transplant Center and will move back to long-term “maintenance” care with my original oncologist. … Continue reading My Favorite PET
Where Harvey Stands
A little history of Houston floods and where Harvey stands. I may be old, but I’m not old enough to remember the flood of 1935, in which waters rose to the second and third floors of Houston’s downtown buildings. This resulted in the creation of the Harris County Flood Control District. The first big flood … Continue reading Where Harvey Stands
Free At Last!
After 35 days of isolation (17 in the hospital and 18 at home)…I’m free! Perhaps, I should qualify…I have restrictions on food, travel and contact with others, but mostly, I’m free. My version of stem cell transplantation was “autologous”, meaning they used my stem cells that were harvested back in early June. That means that … Continue reading Free At Last!
Isla Mujeres (Island of Women)
The first time I got seasick, I threw up in my bassinet. My Dad relayed the story to me 50 years after it happened. My parents moved to Houston in 1949 and once my Dad had sniffed the salt air, he was hooked on sailing. The first boat was a small daysailer that he launched … Continue reading Isla Mujeres (Island of Women)
Released!
On Friday, July 14, I was released from Houston Methodist and came home. After 17 days in the hospital with half of that in isolation in my room, it was a great feeling. Although at home, I’m still in isolation for another month or so. Anita has sterilized everything, so that my exposure is minimized. … Continue reading Released!
Medical Whack-a-Mole
Last year, upon observing the puffy varicose veins on my legs, one of my grandkids pointed out that my skin looked like Lasagna. After studying it for a couple of seconds, I had to agree. My veins are particularly gnarly and, if it’s hot and I’m on my feet, they’re really gross. I ignored them … Continue reading Medical Whack-a-Mole
Independence Day and a New Birthday
The heavy-duty Chemo treatment happened on Wednesday. Two days later I received my own stem cells, newly regenerated, without the pesky cancer cells. Friday, June 30, 2017, became my “new” birthday. I’ve never been particularly wary of germs. I’m one of those who will contentedly eat food that has fallen to the floor, or … Continue reading Independence Day and a New Birthday
Jay's Musings 