Week three post-surgery check up went well. Cardiologist is pleased with my recovery, but admonished me to “slow your roll, dude.” I guess walking two or three miles a day is considered a little excessive at this point, even if I feel good.
Month: July 2025
If you’re a mnml user and are wondering if the new Archive with months plugin by @manton is compatible — it’s not. I do however plan to fork Manton’s plugin and make it mnml specific, but it’s going to be a little while before I get around to publishing it…
I had my two week post-op check-in with the surgeon this afternoon. Recovery is right on track and I’m doing well. I also got my official “metal detector club” membership card. It’s wild to know I have metal plates in my chest that will likely set off a metal detector when I walk through one now…
CABG X4 Day 12: Today is probably the best I’ve felt so far. I’m beginning to get good sleep without the need for pain killers and can shower on my own. Staph infection in my left calf is nearly gone, with ankle swelling down enough to make walking tolerable again. Daily naps are glorious.
Introducing the IndieWeb is Punk sticker, available on Cotton Bureau…
Stoic thought of the day… “A man is as miserable as he thinks he is.” – Seneca.
It’s amazing what some good, uninterrupted sleep can do for you. I felt like crap all day yesterday. But feel about 85% “normal” today.
Gratitude
I’d like to take a moment to say thanks to the following people who shared their encouragement, prayers, good thoughts, and positive mojo through what has been hands-down the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced in my life.
I was scared out of my wits, and you all helped to take the edge off. You have my undying gratitude for your support.
In no particular order, thanks to…
@mlm361 @goblingumbo @lmika @lukemperez @dhester @birming @jthingelstad @rscottjones @heyloura @jasonekratz @canion @mroutley @robertbreen @vincent @mineinmono @johnchandler @Mtt @kev @Aaron@social.aaroncrocco.com @aeryn@social.lol @ericmwalk@social.lol @AlexWolfe@writing.exchange @annie@social.lol @amerpie@social.lol @rpmik@avgeek.social @macmanx@social.lol
If I somehow missed you in the list, it wasn’t intentional. There were so many good vibes from everywhere that it was easy for me to let one or two slip through the cracks.
Time for rest.
No rest for the wicked as they say… I just pushed out a simple mnml update that fixes newsletter dates displaying improperly. Version 2.5.9 should show up in your plugins sooner or later. See this help.micro.blog thread for how to reset your newsletter template.
Alright, y’all… Came through it like a boss. Sore as heck, but I’m feeling okay. If all goes well, home Friday afternoon. For those wondering, got a quadruple bypass. ❤️🩹 But I’ve got a new lease on life.