Friday, March 15, 2024
Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 16 min
6 hr 16 min
Today's Forecast
Today: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of drizzle early this morning. High 10°C. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight: Cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus -2°C. Wind chill minus -5°C overnight.
Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk
Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk
Today's Journal
At 2:30 pm this afternoon we have an appointment with Kirkpatrick Monuments to choose our headstone. I'm a bit nervous about doing this on this particular date... March 15th. I'm reminded of Shakespeare's famous phrase, "Beware the Ides of March". That was the date that Julius Caesar was betrayed by his friends and murdered, so it's supposed to be bad luck.
This coming Monday we get the results of Dennis EBUS/biopsy. I'm terrified because the surgeon said he suspected that the lung cancer had returned and spread to his lymph nodes. Dennis is not doing well. He's been coughing for a year and a half, but the cough is getting worse instead of better. He's still coughing up blood, and he's lost nearly forty pounds. I read an article that said you can celebrate the Ides of March and get rid of any bad luck says if you do these three things.
1. Drink a glass of wine to honour Julius Caesar. The ancient Romans loved wine and drank it with most of their meals throughout the day. Pour a glass of wine and make a toast to Caesar and his life. If you don’t like wine, you can make a “Bloody Caesar” cocktail, which is a Bloody Mary, with hot sauce and Caesar spices.
2. Watch a movie or documentary to learn more about Julius Caesar’s life. There are plenty of movies about the life of Julius Caesar, and many of them are available online for free. Search Caesar’s name on a streaming service or YouTube, and spend a few hours immersed in Roman life in the time of Caesar! There are plenty of documentaries about Caesar’s life, and some cable channels do Caesar marathons on the Ides of March.
3. Make a Caesar salad. Combine romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese in a bowl, and toss them with a pair of tongs. Then, drizzle Caesar dressing across the top to finish the salad. You can even add some chicken to the salad for extra protein to keep you full throughout the day.
I don't want to take any chances, so that's what we'll be doing today. I bought romaine, an Et Tu Caesar Salad kit, and a rotisserie chicken for tonight's dinner. I haven't had any wine since January, but I might buy a bottle. And I've picked something to watch on Amazon Prime. (It's also on YouTube).
Julius Caesar with Mary Beard - The Legacy Of Rome's Greatest Ruler
Today's Daily Affirmations
* Happiness is an inside job.
* I am cultivating greater compassion towards myself.
* I have a greater awareness of what is going on around me.
* I am experiencing a deep sense of joy and inner peace.
* I am aware of the present moment.
* I am learning to go with the flow.
* I am improving my ability to remain in a state of calm.
Today's Exercise
4:24 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
21 minutes / 1470 steps / 0,94 km
21 minutes / 1470 steps / 0,94 km
Today's Total Steps:
6816
