Welp, it's official. Today, I joined the ranks of oldfarterdom. Went in for an eye exam and new glasses and came away with my first pair of bi-focals. Had a glaucoma test too. Between the dilated pupils and getting used to the bi-focals, I look like I'm higher then a kite as my head bobs up and down trying to find the right spot in the lenses so I can see anything. Now I don't have to trombone the reading material or take off my glasses to see things up close. My eyes just aren't liking the constantly changing focus.

The good news is that my eyes were pronounced very healthy, no problems at all, and my blood pressure is within normal range. Hear that mom? You can stop worrying now. The low carb diet and extra exercise I've been doing for the last 6 months is paying off. I just wish I didn't have to work so hard at losing a pound or two a week. Rather discouraging how slow the progress is, but at least it's going in the right direction.

My brother goes in for his second or third knee surgery tomorrow. Can't remember which one it is. He's been in a lot of pain and I hope this gives him some relief for a little while. Love you Stu.