On a Personal Note

Usually I go for a phlebotomy about every four-five weeks at a Red Cross station at a local hospital (see the FAQ for why). They're there normally two days a week but this month they unexpectedly took two weeks out of their schedule, thus throwing me squarely into iron-overload territory. My body has turned, temporarily, into a giant petri dish. I've been hugely sick all weekend. Have only eaten a grilled cheese sandwich and a handful of olives in over two days. I'll try some plain white rice tonight...

Come hell or high water, though, I will try to make it downtown tomorrow for an interview with a currently serving senior administration official. A very decent guy who will shed some more light on topical subjects. I've already got a second interview recorded on file to pair this one with, so should have a new podcast ready by the end of the week.

Oh, and I'm scheduled for the phlebotomy this Thursday, after which things should get back to normal.