We've had some nice weather of late, so people head out to the mountains and the beach. Not only do we have issues with the directs sunlight, but reflected light from water and snow We've seen a new case of solar retinopathy both this week and last week Please wear sunglasses which block UV light

Ugggh! I have yet to learn my lesson Next Friday the 13th, I will close the office We seem to be the only office that can see trauma or emergency eye cases today At least it's not a full moon as well

It’s a whetstone weekend The knives are out

Someone woke up realizing it was dinner time

I was just thinking this morning about how incredibly stupid this man is … “The sound of windmills cause cancer” is my all time favorite But here the guy just can’t help sticking his hand back into the woodchipper

We did a 45 minute walkie We did some training It’s been a big day Lights out in the middle of the room

Who wears jeans to workout? It’s a miserably uncomfortable Have you ever gotten soaked while wearing jeans? It’s miserable and they’re a pain to take off - not to mention the chafing I’m starting to think he might be hiding something wrong with his legs

Boone, despite being an “only child” is being selfish with his toys He is not playing fetch while keeping another toy in his mouth

The staff have begun showing me post on TikTok from an account which appears to be two cartoonish aliens telling Dad Jokes Do you think they are trying to tell me something? The jokes are pretty good, BTW

I had become distracted from posting photos of - My photography - My pup Boone I see it as a good thing when my social media time takes a backseat to real life So here I am also breaking a rule and letting Boone have some morning quiet time with me on the couch - or he’s letting me …

Washington, like 4 other states (CO, HI, OR UT) is a mail ONLY ballot state - and has been so since 2011. Before that, all but one county has done mail only since 2005. Between 2004 and 2010 in Washington, there were SEVEN documented cases of vote-by-mail fraud. The concerns here are non-existent

I had an 84 year old patient the other day I asked how she was doing She replied F*%K ME: OK, short and to the point, and I get it.

Was looking for a set of small screwdrivers … forgot I had this kit Just reminding myself I am that many years old

Boone down for an afternoon nap Later, he will get up and sleep on the floor next to the bed 💁🏻‍♂️

This is four eggs All double yokes Don’t know if this is a good omen or bad

The Marsh Family with their usual great response has a nice little song about #RFKjr #antivax #vaccines #MedSky

This is worth sharing

We hope the good people of #SanFrancisco will forgive us for adapting a song about their city in 1967 to address the shocking and tragic events in #Minnesota in recent weeks. This is dedicated to Renée Good and Alex Pretti, and in solidarity. Our version is called "Minnesota" ❤️ youtu.be/BRHxXHZmVAM

#Palantir #healthcare #Medsky Palantir is a major data driver for #ICE Palantir has a substantial healthcare division, providing platforms for healthcare delivery and the life sciences. Big customers include NIH HCA Mt Sinai Health System Cleveland Clinic ... and many more

Woolen just turned having the Rams at 4th and 12 into Rams TD Good god, be a gracious winner and take the W

@gluesenkampperez.house.gov You funded this

Photography posts Saint Bavo’s Abbey had some remarkable stuff but had also become a place to hide or store statuary in the region if was threatened but invading army’s or religious reformation #photography #Ghent #Belgium #SaintBavo’s

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Photography post Roosevelt Elk on the coastal dunes in Gearhart, Oregon #photography #Oregon #Rooseveltelk The kids had a hoot as all I had was a 85 - 150mm zoom with me when we saw these magnificent animals on our drive, so I did a very slow crawl for about 30 minutes to get a good shot

After struggling with a task due to everyone being fatigued, one of our staff supported the other with the saying: There is no "I" in Team I reminded them there is an "I" in Diet Coke and there is some here if they need one While I got a groan for the Dad Joke, someone came and took a Diet Coke

Today I commented my dad jokes we really landing One of my MAs remarked "You mean Granddad jokes?" That seemed intentional to me ... but I landed the next one: "If you're not careful, I'm gonna use up all the Social Security before you get any"

I'm not sure why today but I posted my usual daily photography post early in the morning, very calming Since then, I have been a spicy old man with a handful roman candle in each hand

As chunks of glacier calve off, they float down the inlet #photography #Alaska #Iceburg

I don’t usually do portraits or people in general, but here we are A boy and his boat awaiting the water #photography #Gearhart #Oregon #coast

My photography #photography #brownpelicans

I haven’t read this since college, but revisiting it seemed appropriate in these times I have two hours of commuting daily, so an audio book works for me I love libraries so I also get my audio books from my local library

Cherry blossoms at the Washington State Capitol #Photography #Olympia #Washington

Trying to keep up with my resolution to post more of my photography, here’s the Nottebohm Room of the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library #Antwerpen #HendrikConscienceHeritageLibrary #Belgium

Daily photography Northhead Lighthouse as seen over the meadow surrounding it on the coast of Washington at Ilwaco #Photography #Northhead #lighthouse #Washington

My least favorite patient today: I like the guy generally but as we left the room he asked how I was doing, so I told him "Great!" He followed up with "Yeah, us older folk need to stick together" Dude is 77 YO ... I'm not, but now I feel as if I might be

Inspired by the posts of @bar44.bsky.social, I've realized I had slacked off (imagine that) on posting my photography. On the beach South of Warrenton, OR Brown Pelicans #photography #oregon

Date night tonight Great view of the Puget Sound Unfortunately, due to the weather, no view of the Cascades

In the mid 80's was in a bar in Santa Monica. Some ice cubes landed on our table from the other side of the bar Ice went back & forth One of us stood up, but sat right down telling us to stop Turns out we had got into an ice fight with Lyle Alzado & Howie Long They were actually nice guys about it

Small odd encounters over the years Sat with Freddy Fender, David Hidalgo and the rest of Los Super 7 flying out of San Antonio. Last minute only flight they could get thing, so we were switching around so they could sit together until we all got yelled at to sit down. They were a hoot.

Boone waiting for momma to get up Sleeping on my foot

Saturday AM Momma takes care of Boone when dad has early morning patients Saturday, we let momma sleep in as we start the laundry and such. Boone is not much help with the laundry

We have, as an eye doctor's office, used Calibri for years for our patient who have visual impairments. If you are considering the font you use to save money, you are looking in the wrong places.

I just saw a patient whom I have been seeing for 30 years. He had been going through early Alzheimer's issues, but it is no longer "early." I'm fairly certain he did not know who I was and had difficulty moving with a walker to navigate the door to the room. It was obviously painful for his wife

He's back He's getting looks from our younger patients in the waiting room. bsky.app/profile/drpw...

Taking Boone for walkies Someone has a lone inflatable dog as a yard decoration Boone is not really sure this should go without comment

Boone had his first visit with a groomer He gets regular grooming at home, but we’re working with him to get used to strangers in different settings as momma wants to have him serve as a therapy dog with visits to assisted living settings and peds facilities and such He did great!

Last few moments of our “guy’s weekend” Momma will be coming in from the airport in about 10 minutes If anyone asks, he was never on the couch Never

Boone is trying to hint there may be more important issues than unloading the dishwasher He’s not wrong

The hosts are done and the hydrangeas have seen the end of the season The Japanese Maple is on fire