Friday was about the pre-admission testing, and Gary gave me a ride, figuring even though the hospital's just down the road, I'd be worn out. Which I was, and so happy not to have to drive home. Also he was right at the door, no need for me to hobble across the parking lot.
All the tests over two hours(!) showed I'm fine, good to know.
While I was there, Mike the contractor texted to say he wanted to do a test drive of the risers he created for the sofa. It has huge fat legs, nothing on the market would fit.
So when I got home he tried them out, and had me test for height, much better, and will do the finish work then install them.
So I had a pot of tea and some choc cherries, this is why I ordered them, pre-planning. And I'm so grateful I have a team.
And today I made this lovely discovery which I recommend you check out, if you love textiles, embroidery, protest, international collaboration, and determination.
It's the Red Dress Project, brought to us by Marion of Marion's World.
Some details of the stitching, from hundreds of stitchers of many nations, as it traveled the world to be worked on. Kirstie got funding to pay the stitchers, as well as the other expenses of shipping and travel -- courier shipped.
This is a great story of art and initiative and cooperation. If you go to Marion's YouTube channel you'll also see links to the Red Dress website and Kirstie's website.
It's worth following, so valuable. It's made me remember my own embroidery on hold because of Helen, and I think I'm getting back the mojo to continue.
Happy day everyone, find your mojo if it's hiding under the bed.
And today's resistance, always resisting, no matter what, was a letter to the billionaire Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick.
I demanded that he walk back his recent assertion that his 90+ year old mother wouldn't worry if her social security didn't arrive. He claimed anyone who did must be operating a fraud. I pointed out that I wouldn't worry either if my son were a billionaire!
Anyway it landed and got an acknowledgement of sorts
That red dress is pretty amazing. Good to know everything is good to go for the operation.
ReplyDeleteYes, we're getting there.
DeleteHow can anyone live on the planet and not be aware that there is a waste population that survive in poverty and the lucky ones in advanced nations rely on support of the State and/or charities? And in any event what has policy on commerce got to do with welfare and social security payments- a subject on which he should keep his ll informed opinions to himself. I'm glad you told him to pull his horns in.
ReplyDeleteI expect he knows all this, really, but was just slipping in some bullying. Social security has its own agency, which I don't think he has any authority over. It's just part of the blitz of scare tactics. Anyone who takes in seniors has chosen the wrong fight.
DeleteYou’ve given me a clue where to look for my mojo. The problem is getting down there to check on it.
ReplyDeleteMaybe sue can help.
Delete"I pointed out that I wouldn't worry either if my son were a billionaire!" Excellent point, LOL! Gawd, these people are such out-of-touch-with-reality idiots! And that Red Dress is such an amazing work of collaborative art!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of the Red Dress before, and it was a revelation.
DeleteI heard about the Red Dress on the blog of a friend- "Lady Margaret's Curlers". Stunning! She actually got to see it. What a story and what a unique and magnificent work of art.
ReplyDeleteGood to know that you are fit enough for surgery! Now let's get this over with.
It will eventually come to the US, so maybe some blogistas here will get the chance too.
DeleteThat red dress is incredible on so many levels!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it? A great artwork.
DeleteGlad you had a driver to accompany you and even happier that the tests are all fine. Another hurdle crossed.
ReplyDeleteThe Red Dress Project is something I was aware of from other bloggers but I was certainly happy to see it again. Would be amazing to see it in person but don't suppose that will ever happen.
That's the issue isn't it - billionaires telling people what to do when they, themselves, have absolutely no clue how the majority of us live.
I wonder if the Red dress will make it to Toronto? That might be a chance for you.
DeleteI've started cross stitching again and while it is in no way as fancy as the beautiful red dress, it has given me pleasure to create sweet things again.
ReplyDeleteStitching is such a calming and healing art. Good for you for getting back to it.
DeleteFourteen years, 380 embroiderers, 51 countries - what an extraordinary achievement,
ReplyDeleteAmazing coordination, and such an outcome.
DeleteThe dress is magnificent. The billionaires glibly dismissing millions of people is not.
ReplyDeleteQuite a contrast, women's life-changing art, and white male wealthy ignorance.
DeleteJudging by that form letter, I have a feeling the willingness of the American People to stay informed will be matched by the White House's willingness to totally evade reality.
ReplyDeleteYes to that.
DeleteGlad all went well with the pre-surgery trip.
ReplyDeleteThat red dress is amazing!! Can't imagine how long that would have taken.
Only the people who aren't dependent on their SS wouldn't be concerned. He'd be very concerned if all his money was suddenly gone just like that. The billionaires prove over and over again that they have no concept of how other people live...not do they care.
The dress took well over a decade! The richest simply don't know what anything actually costs and what it is to calculate how far your income will go. Nor, as you say, care.
DeleteThat dress is amazing. I'll watch for it! I'd love to see it. Glad the tests went OK.
ReplyDeleteI'd be surprised if it doesn't appear in London, so you'd have a good chance.
DeleteSo glad the pre-admission is done. That can be so draining. At 2 hours, they were unusually efficient! I recently read about the Red Dress Project. The dress is a stunner. What a wonderful project. Howard Lutnick is an ignorant, selfish, shmuck. The response you received is a joke.
ReplyDeleteThe pat went well because they installed me in one room and each nurse or technician came to me with equipment and folders. Much less tiring than when you had to traipse from station to station at each stage.
DeleteYou nailed Howard just fine
The team is wonderful. Happy you have them! And the choco-cherries!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm well placed.
Delete:-)
DeleteYou have a great team, and I'm thrilled you are in good health. Enjoy the cherries!
ReplyDeleteThe team is a real plus.
DeleteThings are good to go.
ReplyDeleteI bet you are glad all the pre tests are done. Phew.
ReplyDeleteAs for the response from the White House? Pathetic.
I know so many rural folks who would be out of food and shelter in just weeks if they didn't get their SS checks.
I wonder if people will get so angry at having every social program threatened, that they'd be much more open to eventually have medicare for all along with schooling for free like they do in France for example. Other countries do it with ease even if it isn't perfect, it should be the right thing to do.
Three more doctor appointments to go. They're nothing if not thorough.
DeleteI'd bet that most people drawing SS need it as most if not all their income. But trying to extend programs universally always comes up against opposition from people who don't want everyone taken care of -- translation, minorities.
Glad the surgery thing is on the way and the pre-work went well. I was doing my political things too and at local event. We have to work this together and get things changed!
ReplyDeleteYes, our unity is our strength.
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