This last month has been a period of ups and downs. In general, I've been OK, but there seems to be a bit of lethargy creeping into my life. I'm tiring easier again, like right after my stroke. I have my days when I feel great though, and they are good days! Maybe my energy level will get better as summer approaches. I always like sunshine and warmer weather, as most of us do. I noticed last winter I went through the blahs too, so I'm pinning my hope on warmer weather.

I'm still keeping busy. I helped out at church last week with a group of homeless people we invite in for a meal and a warm nights sleep in the auditorium. We also feed them breakfast. I was talking with several of the homeless. Some just want to be left alone, and some do not. Still, I made an effort to talk with some of the loners. It is obvious to me that some want to be out of their situation, and others don't really care. I talked to one young man. He was hoping to get into a group home in about a month and get some employment as a mechanic. It reminded me that some are really wanting out of their situation and contribute to society.

Most of these people have abused their bodies with drugs and alcohol, though they must be clean and sober when we invite them in. It was a good experience. Knowing that a single wrong turn in life could put any one of us in their situation. They are people, and need to know that their life has value. Our goal is to help them along the way to independence and get them off the streets.

I just finished audio files for Steve for a Powerpoint presentation he put together for Strokenet. It is about 20 minutes long and I'm glad he asked me to do it. I'm hoping he will make it available here for all of us to see, but it is really aimed at stroke survivors and caregivers finding supplemental and/or alternative means for support. I assume it will be aimed at hospitals and the medical profession, and to local support groups as well. All in all, it seems a very good overview of what this organization is about and the benefits of online stroke support.

I'm still running the radio station. I put some effort over the winter to beef up the equipment here without going overboard. Money is tight you know. I'm happy with the changes. Everything is running smoother and I have better control of the music rotations and programming. Of course some of the upgrade was to help my voice talent business as well. The new equipment will help me sound better and hopefully draw more clients. I do like the idea that if I have a bad day, I can still blow off work and attend to it when I feel better. I want to do something by keeping busy, and working from home like this gives me a flexibility I couldn't if I had to go out into the workforce. If I had too many sick days, I'm sure I wouldn't be around long. I would like to busier with the business than I am though. Everything takes time, and I certainly only work when I'm feeling well enough to do so. I guess I should be content. Patience, Bob; patience!

The weather here is getting warmer, but it is teasing me. 76 degrees one day and 55 the next. It might sprinkle here later today, but Sunday looks nice; in the upper 60's and sunny. We might get a little more rain next week too. I'm wanting those 70's back. I know that when they come in earnest, they won't be here that long. It will then be 80's, then 90's and a few 100's most of the summer. Still, I like it warmer than colder. I don't think I could live in the snow belt again.