PRISMS AND POLKA DOTS

Yesterday's trolley to pick up our friend from the hospital couldn't have gone more smoothly.   I texted him as we drove through towns so he'd know when to expect us.  His release papers were signed, and he was at the main entrance when we drove up.  Then we headed for Star Ocean Buffet, where we sated our appetites.  The coconut shrimp were as yummy as anticipated, as were the egg rolls, fried rice, and other usual buffet choices.  This was the first time they offered tiny custard tarts, and they were a nice treat for those of us who remember our mother's homemade custard pies with nutmeg sprinkled on top.

The weather was good on the way up, but the winds picked up and blew snow across the highway on the way home.  It was nothing that caused us problems, we just drove a bit slower.  Snow that blows across the highway can cause the surface to be slippery.  We arrived back at Venny in fine shape.  The minute we drove in the underground parking, our patient was being welcomed back home by others living at Venny.  Friends make sincere family, sometimes better than the biological kind.

Sun's shining, but it's 3 below zero now.  We're pleased to be snuggled in for the weekend.  Am thinking about crocheting some potholders to put in my give-away drawer.  Think I've given away the last pair.  I crocheted yesterday on the way up and back from the hospital.  Managed to get 3 cross halves completed.  

Did manage to take a couple of photos on our way home.  My intention always is to have something to share on my blog.  Pictures add a little fizz to the words, I think. The photos show the blowing snow and an Amish buggy that was hobbling its way where the snow wasn't blowing.  

We never grow tired of seeing Amish buggies pulled by horses.  My heart can't help but ache for the poor horses.  We were driving a brand new vehicle with only 200 miles on it as we passed this Amish traveler.  Much like two worlds side by side.  We were comfortable with the heater on, and the buggy was probably equipped with a woolen blanket.  Oh, one can easily join in a critique session about WHY THEY do what they do and WHY WE do what we do.  It's that business of praising the fact that we all have the freedom to do what we want.  To my way of thinking, I really don't know for truth what Amish life is like.  I'm sure it's like our English way of life....each family has its own internal behind-closed-doors Commandments, let's say.  There's an old adage that tells us to simply LIVE AND LET LIVE.

Our friend was released from the hospital and sent home with a new medication that will hopefully take care of his problem.  Modern medicine is nothing short of amazing.  How blessed we are to live a 1-1/2 hour drive from one of the best medical facilities in the world.  And, we're doubly blessed that our local primary health care provider is part of that Mayo system.  We're reminded every day just how wealthy we are when we have good health.