Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Early morning annual blood draw at the Hartnell Medical Center.  No coffee or food before The calm worker tied a cloth around my arm and pushed a needle into the crack of my elbow.  Blood filled several glass cylinders.  A wrap bandage and I was done.  Overcast sky.  Sea gulls on the roof calling out and flapping their wings.

Had lunch at Smash Burger in Marina.   French fries, a salted caramel milk shake and lots of ketchup and salt.  Easy to get a table with CSUMB students on spring break.

Finally visited the Friends of Marina Library used book store.  Bought three books for a total of $4.50.  I am beginning to reread some books I read 40 years ago.

Outside Martinez Hall in Marina I saw the black plastic kill boxes by the side of the building. Umm they too have a rat problem.  I am on the look out for these boxes where ever I go.  I am reassured that it is not just my neighborhood.  I see these boxes all over the peninsula.