Tuesday 3/15/22

I am torn between two books. On the one ha there is the free audiobook  Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy 1945-1975 by Max Hastings. I was listening to that last night. The author was talking about the battle of Dien Bien Phu of 1954. It ended in a French defeat and am end of France’s control of Indochina. The author also talked about America’s response. There were some in the Eisenhower administration who wanted to bomb Viet Minh positions to save the French army Eisenhower wisely refused to get involved. Besides, we wewer already footing the bill for France’s war effort.

I listened to that book until the aids came to put me to bed at eleven. I tried to read the other book Crosswinds of Freedom by James MagGregor Burns. I was too tired. I just cannot read more than one book at time. I really got involved in the Vietnam book. I also wanted to finish Crosswinds but was too tired after they put me to bed. I really want to finish this book. I only have one more chapter.

I have always been obsess with books and reading. As I was telling another noter I used to drive to Pittsburgh when I had a car. They have a B&N bookstore? Everytime I went to that place I thought I died and went to heaven. That store was so huge and I could spend all day there. I always left with several books.

As much as I love to read, I can only read one book  at a time. I really concentrate on a particular book and try to get as much as I can out of it. Later, I think about what I regivead. I just can’t get into another book because I’m thinking about the first.Anyways, I concentrated on the Vietnam book yesterday Today I’m determined to finish Crosswinds. Then I will be free to finish up the book on Vietnam.

I had a good night with no nightmares. I fell a sleep almost as soon bad they put me to bed. I woke up around four and couldn’t get back to sleep. Aids came in and got me in my wheelchair around 5:30 I was still very sleepy and tried ,but failed, to sleep in my chair. I felt like I was a zombie until they served breakfast. Breakfast consisted of a slice of ham, pancakes with hot cereal. Coffee was warm but I drank it anyway.

I called Chocolatechip after breakfast. She slept ok and nobody knocked on her door last night. Ishe has to make yet another trip to the hospital for more testing. She is leaving at three this afternoon and the test is at 3:45. We were talking about other stuff as well. We talked briefly because she had to take care of business.

Well, so much for my morning. I’m feeling good with only a little arthritis pain. This is going to be a good day.

2:33am I gave up on audiobooks. I started to listen. to my audiobook on the Vietnam War after lunch. I couldn’t hear or understand the narrator. I listened to two chapter rers and it was like listening to noise. I ended up buying the ebook for $2.99 I also bought a book on the Korean War by the same author, Max Hastings. I guess I’m really broke now. I spent most of my money on tablets and books.

I was pretty tired this morning. I slept in my wheelchair until lunch. For lunch I had macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes and coleslaw. This is not one of my favorites but I am te most of it but the stewed tomatoes. I cannot stand stewed tomatoes. The coffee was nice and hot. I also had a glass of fruit punch. Then I had a chocolate cake for desert. It was not as bad as it sounded and it perked me up.

I chatted with Chocolatechip. She is at the waiting room of the Dr’s office We talked about the upcoming procedure. She said she isn’t worried. She also saidshe could get a ride with some outfit to Morgantown. I said I’d like rather see you hgo with your daughter Theresa. She said Theresa it is. Then she talked about her shopping trip to DG, Walmart and the M&B market. Again Theresa is taking her Friday.

I mentioned something to about the books I bought?bone ebook is the same as the audiobook I said. It only cost $2.99 t.At least I can read this one and get something out of it.  I also told her about buying a book called The Korean War. Both books are by Max Hastings. I tried to buy one more book but the purchase was declined. I said I must be really broke now. I also said no more audiobooks because I can’t hear or understand the narrator.

Our conversation was cut short. She must of been called in to see the Dr. Before going she said she wanted me to know that she loved me.vivsaid you were the best thing that ever happened to me. I also said it’s going to turn out ok and not to worry? Before she left I also said I will always love you.

Well I’m wide awake for now I’m going to finish that damned book Crosswinds of Freedom by James MagGregor Burns. I have one more chapter to go and I’m going to finish it today.