I’m in Methodist University Hospital fighting infection and swelling in my left leg. I believe “peripheral edema” is the technical term for it. I knew I was sick Thursday after but I tried to tough it out. Friday morning the 11-block walk to the Downtown core dehydrated me and left me with a high fever. Once there, friends talked me into calling an ambulance.
After a weekend of treatment, my fever is gone, the swelling is down, and the infection is under control. I expect to be outta here by tomorrow.
On to the news…
BB King’s Blues Club is throwing a 100th birthday party for BB on Sunday, September 14. Eric Gales, Corey Lou and the Davillage Band, Rodd Bland and Friends, Mr. Sipp, Beale Street Flippers, Grizzline drum line, Southern Avenue, Stax Music Academy. 2-6 PM, free and family friendly.
You can contribute your thoughts on the riverfront master plan this Thursday at The Kent, 61 Keel, 5:30-7:00 PM.
Mayor Young will speak to the South Main Association Tuesday. 6-8 PM at the Civil Rights Museum.
they just put an iv in my arm – hard to type – catch up tomorrow or wed
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