Jim and I must officially be old geezers. We walk around the city and complain how things were different when we were young. Everyone walks with their head down looking at their cellphones, not watching where they are going. There are cigarette butts inside the cracks of the sidewalk for blocks as we walk. The person might think as he flicks his smoke to the ground that it is not litter but when you multiply that one cigarette times hundreds of people walking around the city doing the same thing then you have a lot of waste. But I think the number one thing that is bothering us the most is the use of profanity everywhere we go. It doesn't matter if it is the construction workers behind us or the beautifully dressed young woman walking with her friends. Too many people use the F-word today without even thinking. It has become commonplace. Yesterday when we were in Central Park taking a break on a park bench there was a man near us on the phone. He was excited and talked very fast. Every other sentence he used the F-word. It did not phase him that people, including small children, were walking by. Sadly the F-word has become part of today's vocabulary.
This morning we took the 6:30 shuttle to the hospital for Jim's blood work and later met with Dr. Sauter. Although some of Jim's blood levels are still low Dr. Sauter did not seem concerned. He is so confident and calm which makes us feel better knowing he is in control. Jim was given a special injection today to boost his white blood cell counts. We still have to watch his foods high in potassium because that lab value wants to keep creeping up. Despite everything Dr. Sauter is pleased. There is an oncologist at Georgetown Hospital he would like Jim to follow up with after we get back to Virginia. The plan would be to alternate our visits between Georgetown and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
This afternoon we walked over to the Hudson River where the ferry boats come in from New Jersey. We walked 4.0 more miles today. Walking is the best exercise for Jimmy. It not only strengthens his legs but it expands his lungs, which is important. On the way back to the Lodge we passed more street people. I know I keep talking about the homeless but today we saw an abundant number.
Two things: First: homeless people in the Fairfax area where we live in have " exploded"! They are everywhere- Jules was commenting on it today too so he has noticed. Always asking for money and you don't know whether they really need the money or not. Second: move to the south, especially near Greenville where Tom wants to retire and you will find the sweetest young people with good Southern manners and values. It is a breath of fresh air to be there in more ways than one!
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