I think there are weeks that I go to Providence Hospital or the attached clinic twice a week. Last week I went to get my blood checked and went to interpret for my mom. So that made twice last week.

This week I have to go in for myself once and with my mom once. Today we got a call that an old family friend was in the hospital for cancer treatments. We went to visit him so I’ll be at the hospital three days in a row. Knock on wood, everyone will come out of this OK.

The family friend didn’t want anyone to know he was ill, and was kind of upset that people knew and were visiting him. He’s a small local legend, and has his name on a plaque for being a regular of a local bar for over 40 years.

This restaurant has an “Other” menu with more obscure Chinese dishes, and also has “American Fried Chicken” (sort of like Shake and Bake) and pork chops. The family friend let me know about those two menu items that I’ve never seen on the menu.