Friday Funnies

I hope that everyone out there has a fun and relaxing weekend.

 

Three on Thursday

As another week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That my ultrasound went so smoothly on Monday.

2) That the Netflix show Quarterback has dropped their 2nd season. I am trying to pace myself and not watch it all in one sitting.

3) That I have decided on the first staycation destination for Preston and I and we will be going on the 24th.  

Hodgepodging Like An Adult

I have decided to start participating in the Wednesday Hodgepodge put on by Joyce. I used to do Wednesday knitting and reading but since I do not make much progress in these areas anymore this will keep me from talking about the same things over and over and getting boring.

1) What’s an adult problem nobody prepared you for? 

Just how much of a rut life can be. Everyday is pretty much the same which can be a good thing but sometimes it seems like nothing exciting ever happens.

2) How tuned in are you to all the recent food related health news? Have you gotten rid of your scratched cookware? Did you pay attention to food additives before they made the news? What’s one healthy eating/cooking/food shopping habit you need to adopt?  

I really do not pay attention to food related news. I am a fairly picky eater and will eat what I want and like. It seems like most of the issues are with fruits and vegetables which I do not eat much of. I really should eat more vegetables but I have tried many times and just can't stomach most of them.

3) What’s getting worse and worse as you get older? How about better and better?  

My health is getting worse and worse. I am dealing with blood sugar issues and also inflammation and edema in my left leg. My relationships with my husband and kids keep getting better and better.

4) Are you more of an indoor person or an outdoor person? Elaborate.  

An indoor person for sure. It is not uncommon for me to not leave the house for several days if I do not have to go somewhere. I long to be the outdoorsy type but I just don't think it's in the cards.

5) If you had an expert personal assistant today, what would you have them do?  

I would LOVE to have someone come in to declutter and organize Preston's toys.  

6) Insert your own random thought here.  

I had a thyroid ultrasound yesterday and it was a very easy experience. I got there at 7:55am for my 8:15am appointment and I was walking out the door at 8:20am. Now I just have to wait and see what it shows,  

 

True Life Tuesday: Roscoe Jackson

Roscoe Jackson was born on May 11, 1901 in Howards Ridge, Missouri. He was the eldest son of Andrew and Matilda (Kyle) Jackson. He worked on the family farm until he left home at the age of 17. He eventually ended up losing contact with his family. Jackson had multiple problems with the law. His first run in was when he was still a teenager. He and another boy got into a fight over a girl. After this confrontation he began carrying a gun and would bragged about it. He was arrested and convicted for illegally carrying a concealed weapon.

On August 2, 1934 Jackson was hitchhiking in Branson, Missouri. He was picked up by Pearl Bozarth, the owner of a poultry medicine factory in Saint Louis. The stopped for the night in Forsyth where Bozarth bought Jackson a meal and a room at Shadow Rock Camp. Three days later Bozarth's body was found in a field by a local farmer. His car and money were missing. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds to the head. The owner of Shadow Rock Camp along with a local gas attendant provided a description of the man with Bozarth. Police eventually received a tip from Wewoka, Oklahoma that Jackson was there. He was eventually found and was taken into custody. He still had Bozarth's car although he tried to paint it. When he was returned to Forsyth he was positively identified by the owner and gas station attendant. Jackson told police that he was with Bozarth but that another man, William Young, was with them. He said that Young actually killed Bozarth and forced him to go with him to Seminole, Oklahoma. 

Jackson's trial began on December 10, 1934. He was found guilty of 1st degree murder but the jury could not agree on punishment. The jury was split with 9 in favor of death and 3 for life in prison. The jury was dismissed and the judge, Robert Gideon, sentenced him to death. After his conviction Jackson admitted to Bozarth's murder along with the murder of another man in Oklahoma. He was taken to the state penitentiary in Jefferson City where he was held in solitary confinement. On May 21, 1937 at 11am he was hung in front of 400 spectators including Howard Bozarth, Pearl's son. Jackson's father visited him in the prison the day before but did not witness the execution. His last words were "Well, be good, folks." He was laid to rest in his hometown of Howards Ridge. Jackson was the last person to be publicly executed in the United States. 

Monday Musings

As this week begins these are the things I am currently thinking about.

1) We had a wonderful surprise 85th birthday party for my dad yesterday. It was fun but exhausting. I just do not recover like I used to.

2) I am still frustrated with the lack of progress with my blood sugars. They are still in the same range even with my diet change and insulin. 

3) I have a thyroid ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow. My doctor thought she felt something and this could be the reason why I am having issues with my sugars. I guess we shall see.

Here are the pictures for the week.

The birthday boy and his family.

Preston took this picture of a rainbow on our way home from the party.

 

Friday Funnies

Have a terrific 4th of July weekend if you are in the US or a terrific regular weekend if you are not.

 

Three on Thursday

As this week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That even though my blood sugars are still pretty high my doctor is still hopeful that we can get things under control and maybe get me off the insulin eventually.

2) That I am feeling better physically and mentally even though things are not perfect yet.

3) That tomorrow is a holiday so it is a long weekend.