Vote and Hope



I know it’s redundant but WHAT A YEAR! It seems like everyone is just waiting for the next shoe to drop. Just when you think things might get better something else happens. My biggest hope is that things will start improving first with the election results. 



I was excited to get my ballot in and drove it right to Eugene. After that I treated myself to a breakfast burrito and then drove to Alton Baker Park to walk and I was happy to finally see some fall foliage. 











For some reason my treatment seemed to start wearing off about half way through this time. The doctor is going to monitor closely this time to see if it was just a fluke or if something will need to change. I just know it’s obvious immediately if it’s working or not. 









And to add insult to injury my grandson Chase was just diagnosed with Covid. 





What’s next? First the election next Tuesday! 

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