Another week where Jekyll and Hyde work did not go as smoothly as I’d hoped. Still doable to make end of year deadline to finish, but I feel a little more stressed than I did Nov. 1.
Once again we had a swarm of contractors, errands and dog stuff, plus the added time for added PT — not a lot, but it adds up. And my iridotomy Monday, which took way longer than I expected. The treatment itself was quick but the waiting room was slammed, possibly because they’re going out of network next month for Cigna (that’s why I made sure to come in early).
The laser treatment itself was unpleasant, feeling like static electricity coursing through my eyeballs. I’ll go back next week to see if it worked — as it was a pre-emptive strike, I can’t judge by symptoms getting better, as I didn’t have any.
Speaking of better, Plushie isn’t improving as much as the vet hoped. Not like “OMG, we have to amputate!” — in fact we can start taking him for short walks again (and we have). But not where they’d like him to be, so we’re making an appointment with the surgeon for next week.
My work for The Local Reporter was more political than usual. ICE is in the area and the Carrboro Town Council spoke out in support of immigrants. I also wrote about PORCH, one of the local hunger-fighting groups and how food insecurity is getting worse. My third story was about a legendary local activist, Braxton Foushee, getting a state award for decades of work.
Once again the amount of time I put in The Local Reporter exceeded my plans, including a couple of interviews for stories that won’t happen until December. But that means I don’t have to worry about getting them in late. I always prefer to stay well ahead of deadline.
Fingers crossed that despite the doctor and vet appointments next week, it’ll be productive. Local Reporter’s off for a week, so that’ll help. And despite the underperformance on Jekyll and Hyde I feel oddly positive about it. It is taking shape, the shape is good and it can be done. And it will be. I want to start 2026 with fresh projects and get back to writing fiction.
Wish me luck …
