Dream with Our Eyes Open

Took the day off for what amounts to a 15-20 minute knee doctor's appointment at 2:40pm, the commute to it will take longer - well that and the wait time. Although, according to the PT - my knee doctor is world-renowned or nationally renowned, and people come from all over to see him. (Probably explains why he sees 30 patients a day.) No, the knee isn't really getting that much better. It's less painful. But still problematic.
And PT asked if I was okay with doing the knee exercises for the rest of my life, every day?

Look, I just want to be able to occasionally walk a three-five miles without pain, and go up and down eight flights of steps. It's not like I want to run a marathon or play tennis or anything. Just do floor exercises, hike, kneel, and dash to the train.

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Discovered this singer on Instagram:

Labor by Paris Palomar

You have to listen to the live version to get it. Also once you hear the final choral lyrics - it's hard to get them out of your head? Talk about earworms - although this is one - in a good way?

It's a female primal scream at our toxic society. I can relate.

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4. Are there opportunities to go walking where you live? Do you take advantage of that?

Yes. I walk everywhere. I don't own a car, nor take any. I walk and take the subway. There's two large parks nearby, with lots of green space.

5. Pineapple on a pizza – yes, or no?

Ewww. No.

6. Is there a fashion or style from your youth that you wish would come back, or are you happy with how people dress these days?

I don't care that much about fashion, and don't really pay attention to the trends. When it comes to clothing - I just want to be comfortable and presentable. Fashion makes no sense to me - why unnecessarily hurt yourself to look pretty?

7. It’s National Robotics Week – if you could have a personal robot, what would you like it to do for you?

Laundry. (I already have two robot vacuums - that handle vacuuming.) Also dusting would be nice.

8. Have you ever played card games? If so, what’s your favourite game?

Yes. I don't remember them after I play them well enough to answer? I don't even remember the names of them.

9. It’s National Garlic Month – are you a fan? If so, what’s your favourite recipe using garlic?

Yes. I don't remember or really follow recipes? I just add garlic to stuff - when it suits me? I'm an intuitive cook.

10. Do you often see wild birds in your backyard/garden/nearby open spaces? What are the most common ones you see in your area?

pigeons. doves. cardinals. and sparrows. Also a handful of robins.