"Diva": junk mail collage, drawing & digital.

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2GN2S

The 'space butterfly' astronomers captured.

This image of the planetary nebula NGC 2899 is the most detailed look at the "space butterfly"

yet, captured by the European Space Observatory's Very Large Telescope.More information, here.

Today was an extra special delivery day!

WonderWoman and Grandhunk #1 arrived at 11 am.

I only asked for 4 items, the rest are all bonus?

All 6'6" of Grandhunk #1 in his favorite chair.

I guess you know I was a happy camper.

And, then they were off.

About 5 pm, I thought I heard a light knock at the door?

I don't get much company, but I looked and ...Wow!

Grandhunk #3 was there with leftovers.

I love leftovers and am grateful for being so blessed.

More 2GN2S

Many of us enjoy seeing terrific artist's skills.

I follow José Naranja's blog and am always amazed by his skill.

I thought you might enjoy his process, here.

Just because ...

Smiles for Tuesday ...

"All of this." : acrylics, ink, collage, digital transfer, journal page.

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Possibly TMI?

It's been a little rough the past few weeks, as the last traces

of cortisone had evacuated my needy right shoulder.

I couldn't brush my hair, which is a scary sight.

I could drive carefully, letting the left side do most

of the work. Getting an appointment takes a while,

so when it is here I am excited about the upcoming relief.

When do you look forward to a doctor's appointment?

Not often maybe, but today ... yes indeed.

My 78-year-old shoulders are worn out, bone on bone + spurs.
I have been having cortisone shots to ease the pain.
The shots used to last 6 months, now it is down to two.
Today was shot day, and WW went with me as we had
a slew of questions as replacement is becoming a reality.

I am blessed to have Kaiser's top shoulder specialist,
and I not only like him but I trust him. Still, it is up to me.
I have to be cortisone-free for six months prior to surgery.

WW got to tag along as my caretaker, which made me
feel really old, but when I thought of it, it fits her perfectly.
She wanted to be in on all the surgery details.
On the right is the ultrasound that Dr. Sodl uses to pinpoint
where my cortisone shot will be injected. Precision.

WW was playing with filters to help me look better than
I can accomplish on my own. Can you believe that Snapchat
has filters to add make-up where it thinks it is needed?
Now, 10 hours later, the shoulder is 50% better.
On the way home, WW called in a lunch order at
Fried Green Tomato Grill & picked it up ready when we arrived.
I had mentioned needing some flowers, so we stopped at
Home Depot and I got three plants and detergent. Win-win.