Blog in a Blender

   No particular direction in this blog, just a small synopsis of my week. 

   My physical training is a little behind from where I would like it to be but it is still progressing, think Turtle not Hare. Had some aches and pains to work through this week with the beginning of winter tire season, some of the rim/tires I lift are ridiculously heavy, and me being a typical guy, I tend to lift first, suffer later. Yes my wife ( I can hear her tsking me ), I will never learn.

   Made a hard decision about Thanksgiving this year. We usually spend it with my Mom. Not this year. With Covid, her health must take priority over my comfort. We will stop by her place on Monday for a brief socially distant visit, but it is not the same. But I'd rather her be here for many family get togethers down the road than risk exposing her to this nasty virus. I will miss the "gathering" of family but The Bjorkquist clan gets "it", it's not worth the risk. Miss you Mom.

   My last weeks blog about my struggles with Intent elicited some truley amazing responses. Thank you to all who shared their insights into my dilemma, amazing and enlightening! I feel better equipped to tackle this because of the care and thought of my fellow Kung Fu travelers. Keep those responses coming, they are truley golden.

   I wrap this up with a achievement I have made this last Friday ( Oct 9 ). My Dad was HUGE into donating blood and I regret not sharing that passion with him while he was alive, that is all on me. But this Friday, I received my "3 donations" pin for my 3rd blood donation. My first donation was for his memory and to honor his amazing achievement of over 150 donations, my second was for me ( to show I was committed ), this 3rd donation is for everyone else who truley needs my blood. It feels really good to do this, other than the needle that is ( I hate needles ). I will now continue donating regularly because it is the right thing to do and it is sooooo easy to do, sit, bleed, cookie, go home. 

 

 

This awesome volunteer's name is Trina, she insisted I receive my "3" pin.

The world needs more "Trinas".