Speaking of things I watch, I forgot to mention that I am still watching Cheers. Terribly interesting, I know.

It is nice and slow and linear which is good for my fragmented eyesight. And it’s pleasant. It reminds me of my childhood. Of the days when my brother and I were so small that we could squeeze ourselves down into the same chair. We would sit there and watch Cheers and drink our “lørdags-kakao”. Saturday coco. We were allowed one cup of coco per week, and always got it on Saturdays. We’d try to get our parents to use as much of the coco powder as possible in our glass and then we’d go watch the telly. Good times. That was back when the show was broadcast once per week and sometimes it went away for inexplicable reasons. Back then I didn’t know anything about American TV or “season breaks” or things like that. But if there wasn’t Cheers on Saturdays then there was the Cosby show or ‘Allo ‘Allo or something similar. And we’d always look forward to those shows. It’s quite a different thing today with constant daily reruns and once they’ve gone through all the episodes then they flip the deck and start over from episode 1.

It was so real to me back then, following the characters and their lives. For years and years. I remember when Tasha Yar died on Star Trek TNG and I told my mother because I was all amazed at this incredible unforeseen event and she said “oh well I guess she didn’t want to be on the show anymore”. I’d never thought of it like that. Of actors who might want to quit shows. I figured, if someone died then it was because.. the character died. Not salary negotiations or movie career ambitions. Funny to think of now. Simpler days. Ignorance really is bliss. The more you know, the less things makes sense.

Today I answered a knock at the door. It was the mailman. I had ordered some rechargable batteries. Quick delivery, I ordered them yesterday. I have been getting a little braver when it comes to answering the door. At least as long as it is early in the day and there’s a good chance it’s the mailman. I got those batteries today, and in the last few days I also got the Ultima book. And no less than two CDs. Both from Traci. Traci is very sweet and generous. I remember when my eyesigh improved a little and I returned to Facebook, one of the first things I found was a message from her offering to record herself reading books if I wanted it. I think it’s easier for everyone if I use Audible (and Nota, the Danish library service for the handicapped, if I ever get my membership approved) but what a wonderful offer it was nonetheless. Thank you Traci!

Now it’s almost time for more of mama’s world famous chicken soup. Another pot to be cooked on Sunday. Looking forward to that. Excellent timing, as my stomach seems to be finally fairly functioning again. After almost a month of intermittent constipation and diarrhea. Now I well reward it by filling it with soup. And then on Monday I have the rescheduled doctor visit for diabetes blood sampes. And on Wednesday, I think, it’s back to the hospital to get back on track with the eye care. We’re supposed to be getting the oil out of the left eye soon, but I have a feeling that my right eye is still not as it should be, so I bet I’ll need another round of lasers for that first. Still, in the next 3-4 months there’s a good chance it will all be done and then I’ll get to see what I have left. To see.
Fingers crossed, always.

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