The joke about just putting in a zipper is starting to not sound like a joke anymore... Will be interesting to talk with my HMO's surgeon to see when the next big thing is. As long as I'm not in the hospital January 14th or 30th I don't care. We could do it tomorrow if he said, "come on in."

The next surgery is going to leave me with another set of scars just like this picture ^^^.

It's not gallows humor but earlier this year I had to plan my funeral. I read an article on Slate about The Battle Hymn of the Republic, which I want to be sung at my funeral. So just as a reminder. Sing that song. Bury me at the place of my birth in Oregon. Have a 'moment of noise' sometime during the day of motors revving, guns shooting or something. I don't care who does the eulogy. And I want white flowers. And the casket to be a very dark, very polished wood.

But what month is it? November, where so many people focus thanks. Thanksgiving. Give thanks. I feel I should close this post with things I am thankful for, from the silly and mundane to the great and marvelous.
-I have health insurance.
-I am able to pursue some of my hobbies, maybe not all or to the level I want but I do get some level of recreation.
-I am not alone, people in the world care about me.
-I ate pumpkin pie for breakfast.
-I like my latest haircut.
-Moto Forza 3.
-I'm not totally depressed. I can see the future.
-I have a garage, laundry room and own bathroom. Comfort and convenience.
-I got my computer back with no viruses or ruined hardware.
-I have vacation starting on Monday the 28th.