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  It's been awhile since I've posted.  Justin's situation is hard to write about, but I know there are people who want to know what's going on with Justin, my son.  In truth, he is getting sicker and weaker.  For awhile,he made great progress, talking, eating, and getting back into his power wheelchair.   Then he started getting weaker.  His left lung became covered with secretions, and he needed surgery to scrape things out. Then a CT scan revealed more new spine fractures (total of 7).  After that, he just hasn't been able to get over the hump.  This week, Justin decided to discontinue the weaning from the ventilator.  He is on full breath support and can no longer use the voice valve to talk without dangerous oxygen drops.  Pain medication has been significantly increased to help him deal with the pain. It's a tough thing for a 23-year-old to confront one's mortality.  We will continue this journey with Justin to the end to the best of our abilities.  We
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Callie the Cattle Dog:  Social Distancing


I enjoyed my week in northern Wisconsin immensely, but I was under strict orders to be back home for Father's Day weekend.  Last Friday, I hitched up under darkening skies and made it back home just before the storms hit. 

We've had quite a bit of rain over the last few days.  I won't complain because it's kept the weather cool.  Days over 90 during Wisconsin's summers are uncommon. Today, the high nudged just over 70. 

I don't have much planned for extended trips.  This fall, if at all possible, I would like to spend some time in South Dakota, but it's just too early to make any decisions.  Allie is trying to find a job, preferably on the West Coast.  Justin is trying to go back to college this fall.  Julia has unfinished business before her retirement.  I'll be taking things week by week.

Things have started opening up here for camping.  State parks, national forests and the Kickapoo Reserve are all open.  Interestingly, places that take reservations are booking up fast.  I tried to get a mid-week camping reservation at Wildcat State Park.  I was very surprised that much of the summer is booked up already.  Several of Julia's patients have remarked that they recently bought RVs or trailers as part of the effort to be outside and safer this year.  The trick will be finding the hidden gems away from the popular places.

Wisconsin made the news this week when one of our local strip clubs in the Wisconsin Dells had a covid outbreak. I guess they weren't social distancing. 


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MFH said…
Chubby's -- it was inevitable.
June 23, 2020 at 9:25 PM
greg said…
We've got a couple of deer that don't seem to understand social distancing, especially if I don't toss some deer-pellets quick enough.

The Texas govenor, you know, the one with Trump skid-marks all over his nose, fianally had to acknowledge the sky-rocketing COVID hospitalization numbers since he "opened" the economy and has now pressed the pause button. Not the rewind mind you, just the pause, unless you need a procedure to see if you have cancer or not. Those he stopped altogether.
June 26, 2020 at 7:41 AM
John said…
I'm afraid that you are correct.
June 26, 2020 at 11:47 AM
John said…
I was just reading about the Texas situation when your comment came through. Quite a few politicians seem to have lost their minds.
June 26, 2020 at 11:57 AM
Spare Parts and Pics said…
During my walk last night, I would say it's about 50/50.... half wearing masks and being careful about distancing, and the other half oblivious. Fingers crossed were not headed into another shutdown.
June 27, 2020 at 10:25 AM
John said…
I read something this week in the New York Times that resonated for me. The writer said that the things we need to do aren't difficult. Maintaining soial distance when within six feet or so. Wear a mask when that's not possible. Wash our hands frequently. These aren't hard things; lots of people aren't buying in. Another complete shutdown would really be discouraging.

I really love the photos on your blog and am jealous that your walks are often in Joshua Tree. :-)

June 27, 2020 at 3:13 PM
living.boondockingmexico said…
On our trip to Canada we dipped down around the Lakes. We enjoyed our few days visiting Wisconsin. Harmony was a fun place along the way.
July 2, 2020 at 6:15 PM
John said…
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to Wisconsin. I've lived here over 50 years, and I've always called it home no matter where I travel or live. The state lacks mountains and oceans, but has other diverse natural beauty.
July 3, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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