From My Mind to....

Starting Another Week

As I begin another week, I like to think about what I hope to accomplish this week. I've started doing this on Sunday morning since my diagnosis and surgery. That age old saw, 'we are not promised tomorrow' has much more meaning now.

But first, we went floating yesterday on a rather calm, fairly low Gasconade River. As I mentioned in yesterday's entry, the day began overcast, even dropping a few raindrops on our way to the drop-off point. As soon as we started putting in the kayaks and canoes, the sun came out. My reward for praying for sun was a decent sunburn.

This is why I seldom cook. Despite using sunscreen and wearing a shirt for part of our float, I still burn. If something involves heat, I can burn it.

The Gasconade River follows a 280-mile meandering course from its headwaters near Seymour, Missouri, in a northwesterly direction emptying into the Missouri River several miles west of Hermann, Missouri. It's characterized by spectacular bluffs, some almost 100 meters high through dolomite and sandstone bedrock, providing fabulous scenery for our leisurely five-hour float. Earlier in the year, one might expect a quicker pace down the river. Our float was perfect.

So, what was I talking about? Oh yeah ....

This week, I'll continue working on my kitchen pamphlet. And, of course, try and maintain my exercise and WDC streaks. No major events to consider this week, which suits me fine.