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| Japanese Green Dragon Apple |
M brought me a new variety of apple to try - it's called Green Dragon and is reputed to have been developed in Japan in 1920. It looked a bit like a Golden Delicious apple, to me (and, apparently, it is a cross between a Golden Delicious and another variety). I thought it had a very pleasant, mild taste.
On Friday, I had my mammogram and ultrasound. My appointment was for 1:00 p.m., but, I was required to be at the clinic by 12:45 p.m. I got there on time and there wasn't a long wait for the mammogram, but, there was a bit of a wait for the ultrasound. Even so, I was home by 3:00 p.m. I will be notified of the results by mail, just a general letter; the more detailed report will be sent to my oncologist and I will find out the details during my February appointment (unless the letter indicates something is not quite right, in which case, I will probably call the oncologist to find out what is going on).
After I came home, I had a slice of toast with cream cheese and peach jam for brunch. Dinner was some of the sauteed chicken and vegetables.
I was reading through the comments on Thursday's post when M arrived to tend to the garden. But, first, I asked him to bring in the Christmas tree (it is an artificial tree, although it sheds its "needles" like a real one!) Setting up the tree in the family room requires one of the sofas to be moved, from their usual L-shaped arrangement to facing each other with the coffee table between them. I like this arrangement, too, but, with the bigger folding table acting as a dining table, the family room now has three large pieces of furniture parallel to each other, like a Roman numeral I I I ! The room feels a bit overcrowded!
I was going to knit on the scarf in the evening; instead, I replied to blog comments, caught up on some blog reading and commenting, chatted with my daughter, and ordered groceries to be picked up on Saturday. I guess I will knit, tomorrow.
On Friday, I was grateful for:
- A warm, sunny day (afternoon high of 77F)
- A safe drive to the clinic and back
- Access to health care and screening/diagnostic exams
- Health insurance
- M's help with the garden and other tasks
Friday's joyful activity was video chatting with my daughter.
Plans for Saturday include picking up groceries, doing laundry, decorating the house, and knitting!
What are your plans for the weekend?
Hoping all your results are encouraging ones. My plans for the weekend include sewing, visiting a "wreath festival" and going to a candlelight carol service
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angela. Your plans for the weekend sound good! I am intrigued by the idea of a wreath festival!
DeleteLet's hope all is well with your mammogram and ultrasound results.
ReplyDeleteAt least your tree is up now even though the room feels overcrowded, it won't be for long.
No plans for the weekend apart from housework. I need to clear he window bottoms of ornaments as i am having some new window blinds fitted early next week.
Thank you, Eileen. Yes, the tree is up and I'm sure the room will feel less crowded once I get the bins holding the decorations, etc., back in the garage and a few other bits and pieces put away.
DeleteGetting new blinds are a good reason to clear the window sills. I've some housework to do, as well, this weekend. :)
You did well to get through the appointment so quickly, hope all the results are favourable and slice of toast with cream cheese and peach jam made my mouth water!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chris. I was happy that I didn't have to wait too long. Toast and cream cheese, with or without homemade peach jam is a favorite breakfast of mine. :)
DeleteI too am thankful for good health care and insurance to help pay for it. There are so many varieties of apples out there - many more than we see in the grocery stores.
ReplyDeleteYes, access to health care and insurance to help pay for it are blessings that so many people on this earth don't have!
DeleteI'm seeing more varieties of apples being offered at the grocery store these days, but, not as many varieties as there are. Only those that are commercially grown and ship well make it to the stores, I think.
M seems to be keeping you well educated in the different varieties of apples and I'm sure it is lovely to try a new one each time. Hoping that your test results will be clear. Have fun decorating the tree. Our furniture will also need adjustment when we bring ours inside.
ReplyDeleteYes, M shops at a couple of what I consider high end grocery stores from time to time, depending on the neighborhood he is working in on that particular day, and picks up different varieties of fruit that he sometimes shares with me. I am very happy to give them a try!
DeleteThank you, Bushlady; I hope the test results will be normal.
I love decorating the Christmas tree, but, I might spread it out over a couple of evenings. :)
Hope the results go well
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. :)
DeleteI'm glad your mammogram appointment went off without any problems. Now you will get the letter saying all is fine and you can relax a bit :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your tree is in the house and soon you won't even notice things crowded because the tree will be all aglow and that sets any room right.
Your toast with cream cheese and your homemade peach jam sounds really good.
Thank you, Debra; keeping my fingers crossed that the results will be normal.
DeleteThe tree is up, but, not decorated, yet. I was going to decorate it today, but, I think I'll wait until tomorrow.
Toast with cream cheese, with or without jam, is a good alternate to bagels, I think. :)
I am thinking of you, Bless, and hope your results come back clear.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm glad it's not just my tree that is shedding :) X
Thank you, Jules.
DeleteI'm surprised that my tree still has "needles" left on it!