Evan is doing very well. A couple of days off from clinic appointments leaves him very hopeful for the possibility of a weekend visit to Milladore. He and Alyssa went to a matinee yesterday to see Gran Torino. They both reported it to be a very good movie, even if it does star Clint Eastwood. Unlike most of my family members, I am simply not a fan of Clint's "whisper growl." Guess I'll watch for it on DVD. More importantly, Evan's counts are good enough that he doesn't have to fear going out in public, within reason of course. He does have to wear his highly attractive blue mask and avoid high traffic areas and the biggest danger of all -- children! -- but he can get out and that's a good thing.
Speaking of the blue mask ... last week when Kit was here, Evan was telling of our Gander Mountain expedition and complained about wearing the mask everywhere. Kit suggested that he could tie a bandanna over it to look a little less conspicuous. Just imagine the tall man in the stocking cap with a bandanna tied over his face and his mother sitting in the parking lot in the get-away Buick. Ma Barker sighted in Woodbury! There may be a masked man wherever we go, but no bandannas.
I arrived late yesterday after taking the wrong exit and finding my way in spite of it. Yes, I am very proud of that little feat. Alyssa and I took a trip to Treadle Yard Goods in St Paul last night to find fabric for a blouse to wear with the red vest I am knitting for her. Nice shop. It's so refreshing to find a fabric shop that is not a big box store and still has a great variety. My big day today will include washing the fabric and maybe even cutting out the blouse. Although she usually does her own sewing -- I haven't done any garment sewing other than aprons in a long, long time -- I offered to make the blouse while I'm here since classes are back in session today.
First, I'm going to see if I can convince Evan to go on a little field trip somewhere. He doesn't have an appointment today, so we can do whatever we please. The sun is shining and it looks to be a beautiful day in Minneapolis. If it weren't for the crowds, I'd be tempted to find an inaugural celebration to join today. Instead, we'll watch the inaugural events on TV and celebrate our country's victory; at the same time Evan will be one day closer to his victory!
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Hola from Madison Elementary!
ReplyDeleteWe are exstatic for Evan and his steady climb towards health... Equally, we're excited for Barb's discovery of a yarn shop that isn't a big box store. We knew you'd find one.
We are not the fashion police, but we do have a wardobe suggestion for Evan... along with the bandanna, perhaps a cowboy hat (honoring the early Clint) or how about a black zip-front hoodie (to pay homage to COPS episodes) - function side note with this option - be sure to put your hands in your pockets and look suspiciously at the floor at all times. It's just more playful that way.
All the best to you.
P.S. We haven't given up on hoping for a new mixer for you, Alyssa.
Greetings from a thawing out Kevin in Milwaukee! I've tried posting a few comments in the past, but being the Luddite that I am, they don't seem to post. That whole "select profile" seems to be tripping me up.
ReplyDeleteGreat news about Evan! I do like the hoodie idea, he'll blend in with all those Norwegian Lutherans. I remember a blind student who lived in my dorm up there. In the winter he would wrap this long scarf comletely around his head. Looked like a mummy done up by J.Crew. He couldn't see, so why not cover up his face? It was only slightly unnerving after the first few encounters.
If Evan gets stir crazy, dinner at the Big Ten Pub on West Washington, a block east of the University Hospitals is wonderfully unhealthy. Best hot sandwiches bar none. If Barb remembers sandwiches from Lee's Deli, this is the hot version. And don't pass up the fries with a side of mayo...! Its been 20 years since I lived up there, so I suspect most of what I know is gone. The 400 Bar is still there on Cedar Ave.
Stay warm, Spring will be there in another 6 months.
Kevin -
ReplyDeleteEvan enjoyed his last sub before chemo a few weeks back and it was from the Big Ten Pub. (Our timing on that meal wasn't the best.) Anyway, prior to Evan coming here I don't think I ever went there - It always threw me off that the colors on the awning are Maroon and Gold and not Red and White. Even though Goldy Gopher signs my paychecks, I feel like I would be cheating on Bucky Badger to go into a Maroon and Gold Big Ten pub.
The 400 Bar is right across the street from Mom's knitting shop - I'll have to drag her there!