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That Was Then, This is Now

Before cardiac pulsed field ablation:

After ablation:

TCM Remembers Kubrick

Part 2 of Turner Classic Movie’s podcast series on Stanley Kubrick. Produced in conjunction with the Criterion Collection.

Been There, Done That

Colleen is having the same funless experience I used to have on the M25 loop outside of London.

Miracle Cure

Hallelujah! Today my knee feels perfectly fine. Not only can I walk normally, I am managing stairs without strain, pain, or difficulty.

The pop and pain from two weeks ago may be gone, but I don’t dare to assume the problem won’t return. The improvement could be a temporary, cumulative effect from the NSAID I’m taking.

Tomorrow morning, a physical therapist will evaluate my knee. Once I know where I stand, literally, with this injury, I’ll be able to judge whether or not a return to running will be possible.

I sometimes regret throwing the TCM baby out with the bath water, when canceling Fios TV. Verizon made the switch to IPTV and DaaS (DVR as a Service), making Turner Classic Movies look as soft as a 240-line VHS tape in the process. No thanks.

Whenever Watch TCM becomes available, separate from a cable package, I’ll be ready. Meanwhile, I continue to subscribe to the Criterion Channel. TCM and Criterion have teamed up for a new podcast.

Here’s the promo: