Saturday, February 28, 2026

     AI photos are getting better, or maybe that is not the right word.  Several facebook pictures I like are, maybe AI generated. Not accurate, not AI identified. These images are compelling and interesting. I don’t really care that they are not accurate but I would like to have them identified as AI. Just as fine art, illustrations, and lots of photographs are not accurate but interesting.  The danger is when they are supporting dangerous and violent activities. Please identify your AI work so I can acknowledge your skills in creating imaginative images.

     Friday is warm, 82 degrees. I am too warm and open all the windows and doors. The small pink rock roses are blooming this morning in the garden.

     In the evening, we search our streaming programs for something funny.  Finally we watch MASTERMIND, an older movie on HBO. It is laugh out loud silly movie. The actors were familiar from Saturday Night Live shows. Great movie.

     I have been having cravings for pepperoni pizzas. My roommate picks up a box of small frozen pizza for me. She craves popcorn and I want pizza. Still no news from my recent CT scan.

 

Friday, February 27, 2026 

     The day warmed up, almost too warm.  This morning, it is fog time, cool overcast sky. I am struggling with what to write about, what is really going on with me. I am waiting for the results from the Wednesday CAT scan. I tell myself that I don’t care, I am feeling healthy.  Deep down I am scared.  This can go on for days with no report. Sigh.

      The other problem for me is that I am engrossed in the life of the characters in THE LONELINESS OF SONIA AND SUNNY.  All I want to do is get back to my recliner and read more chapters.  A long book, dense with atmosphere and life.  My life starts feeling thin and shallow compared to their lives.

     And yet two wonderful friends came and visited with me.  Wonderful conversations, people I have known and loved for decades. One knitted me a red hat for protests.  I have given each of them whistles so they too can protect our communities. Life is good and life is scary.

     We watch two an episode from two different series, THE PITT and LINCOLN LAWYER. Both intense episodes bringing tears to my eyes. Well, today is a new day.

 

Thursday, February 26, 2026

     I am afraid of curbs. Parking my car next to the curb means I have to hold on to my cane and the car to step up to the side walk, and not fall. Not falling is the main task. Time to see what exercises Google has to improve my curb climbing skills.

     The scheduled CAT scan at the Pacific Cancer Center goes really well. A new clinic, bright, competent staff and quick.  Don’t have to remove my clothes and put on clinic gown. This is part of my cancer surveillance plan. Now waiting for the results. I do feel strong and healthy.

     I watch the first episode of THE PUZZLE LADY, a PBS show. I like it maybe.  A bit fussy, set in England with predictable characters. Most likely I will continue. Then we watch another episode of LINCOLN LAWYER. Endless problems for the crew.

     I am totally engrossed with THE LONELINESS OF SONIA AND SUNNY by Kiren Desai. I am glad it is long and complicated.