Sunrise

Sunrise, 1/18/26, captured from Fritz Creek Alaska. Clouds at sunrise over the snow capped mountains on the Kenai Peninsula across the Kachemak Bay.

Brunch with the Neighbors

 I got a cinnamon roll from “Oh My Buns” very tasty. My neighbors joined earlier foraging their brunch in the yard.

Oh My Buns

Sunset 1/8/26

Sunset, Fritz Creek Alaska, iPhone14pro.

Normal, Abnormal, Unique

Wednesday 1/7/25

Getting up well before the rising sun to head to the hospital on a very chilly morning. Arrived at the hospital at nine, an hour before the sunrise in Homer, Alaska. 

After getting checked in, I was prepped for my surgery. They offered and I accepted a nerve pain block. While they were dong the injection, I was able to watch, as they were using an ultrasound to ensure they hit the right area and didn’t nick the artery. As the artery showed up, I commented that I didn’t see any signs of arteriosclerosis. They went back to the artery and did a color view and confirmed it was clear. The first injection didn’t work, so they injected some more, that worked. I was wheeled into the operating theatre at 10:30. They situated me on the operating table and started me on oxygen.

The next thing I remember is waking up in the recovery room, in extreme pain. They did a third nerve block, and that did the job. As she was injecting the nerve block, she stated that normally there are 5 nerves, I have 8. I am unique, though those who are close to me would probably use the word, abnormal. LOL!

I was then able to get dressed with some help from the nurse. I was given instructions and sent home, it was 1:30.

Later that evening, my fingers got very swollen and warm. This concerned me as the nerve block was still in effect. I attempted to contact the doctor unsuccessfully. I called the hospital and was eventually transferred to a triage nurse. After going through a bunch of instructions, I was advised to go to the ER. After limited sleep the night before the surgery, the surgery and being on hydrocodone, it being freezing cold with snow on the roads, I was not looking forward to the journey. 

After arriving at the ER I was seen quickly. They contacted my doctor and determined everything was proceeding normally. Came back home around 11:30, -9 degrees, grabbed my iPad, went to the cabin and bed, another late night.

My thanks to all the professionals who made this a great experience.

Before Surgery.

Sunset and Wrist Repair

 Start off with a sunset from Fritz Creek Alaska. 1/5/26

Today, I met with the orthopedic surgeon, after taking and reviewing an x-ray, it was determined that surgery to repair my wrist was the best option. Tomorrow, I go in to have a plate and screws installed to repair the fracture. This will give me the best chance of retaining full mobility and faster healing.

Great Opening Night

 Thank you to all who came and supported me despite the 3 degree weather. Had some good sales. My art will remain on display throughout the month of January.

First Friday Art Walk

I hope you can join me at, Grace Ridge Brewery, for First Friday Art Walk, on 1/2/26, 5pm to 7pm. my art will be on display for the month of January.

Thank you to Grace Ridge for the exhibit space and Christina Whiting for the article in the Homer News.