Sickly Saturday

So this has become a weird little setback. As the day has worn on I’ve become convinced this is a sinus thing. That’s not unusual. The summertime arrival is unusual. That it manifested as fatigue for two days prior to the sinus part is unusual. But the “I can’t breathe” part started tonight. And the medicine started this evening too.

This is progress, actually. At least I know what to medicate against. The last several days of weary fatigue have been frustrating. Oh, sure, sometimes I have energy. And then, later, I’ll need to sit down, like I’ve done something strenuous.

I haven’t done anything especially strenuous in the last few days.

American Express is trying a new appeal: Buy something, please!

Only 300 people or so have watched that video, because it is a television commercial for a credit card company. In the description beneath the video American Express links to a site where you can “find out what other owners are doing to run their businesses better.” The answer seems to be “not buying anything on credit.”

Amex has lost a third of their stock value since last July. Not to worry, credit card companies are too plastic to fail.

Check out these pictures. This is from the film crew that taped our skating adventure on Thursday. They’re traveling across the country over a 40 day shoot to make a documentary on autism:

If there ever was a story about the heart of America, it’s found in families and individuals affected by autism.

Like so many people say about America, they say these folks have their best days behind them. You can hear those in authority saying that their situation is hopeless and to redefine what is “normal.” Many parents see a system that is corrupt or inept and lose hope while their support systems crumble and they’re forced to go it alone. Yet, some decide to rise above the fray. What drives them? Who are these people? How are they changing their communities?

Recorded in the original languages of it’s citizens, the film weaves a broad net across the spectrum of American life in all its faiths, disparities, colors, and cultures. It’s a story about the best days still lying ahead for our nation, the families, and the People who give America it’s heart.

Now read that part about the skating again, “It was great to see so many kids coming out of their shells with the skateboarding. Some kids even said some of their first words on boards.”

They were taping kids being taught by professional skaters, who were giving their free time on a hot, muggy day patiently pushing kids around the local skate park. It was a great scene. And since we’re in the background of the stills, maybe we’ll make the background of the documentary, too.

Wendy came by this evening for burritos. That was about the extent of my exertion today. One day, soon, I’ll recover. The Yankee already thinks I’m goldbricking.

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