I've decided to spruce up the blog a bit, so rather than trying for a MWF schedule I'm going to make fewer, more meaningful posts. This is not one of them, I'm just explaining why I paused. I'm in the process of putting together a better-thought-out tutorial on feed readers, which is not specifically an embroidery/fabric art sort of theme but something that's kinda important on a meta level. It's a good practice thing since it doesn't require me to catch up on embroidery stuff.

I'm behind on that because I tried to shave a yak and it kicked me.

I've mentioned ADHD (a lot), and that I was going to get meds for it again. Psych said, "sure, but you're old, get a cardiologist's permission first." Cardiologist said, "sure, EKG looks good, but you're old, maybe get a treadmill test?" And I did, and now I'm paying the price.

See, the last time I had my heart checked they concluded "part iron deficiency, part pulmonary problems." I have a diagnosis of "asthma, maybe exercise-induced?" which has always meant if I take too deep a breath too suddenly I cough, no big deal. Except this time it was a full asthma attack/flare. And now I'm on "rest, really rest, for a couple days so you don't trigger another, and we'll put you on the 'call as soon as an appointment opens up' list." Thanks, I hate it.

At least my heart is confirmed to be in excellent shape, so I got that going for me.