a cleansing perhaps....

 here on the first day of my radiation treatment, everything stopped as I listened to a performance of Beethoven's Piano Sonata opus 10, number 3. An amazing work, beautiful music and incredible transitions from one movement to another. It made me remember how fascinated I am by Beethoven's chamber music--and how lucky I am to have discovered this music, several years after just knowing Beethoven's symphonic works Where do I go from here? Is that enough for one day? Should I now choose a violin sonata or string quartet to loose myself in? Or maybe one of Mozart's amazing piano quartets? Actually I think it is enough for now---will probably retreat to my bed and turn on the radio to follow one of the two basketball games that begin fairly soon. Both venues---Madison Square Garden and the Barclay's center are allowing paying fans to watch the game. Should be interesting.  Maybe tomorrow when I return from the radiation session I will enter into the world of Beethoven or Mozart. We will see.

Nothing much else to say---my life seems to have quickly segued into the world of the hospital where I receive the treatments. Only two so far, but it seems like my whole life is gutted towards living through that. Have to remind myself that other tasks exist for me---figuring out where to get tax help and where to get forms---I should not even be thinking about paying taxes, but I have just found out that the extra $600.00 that sustained me during the fall and winter are taxable. Unbelievable! How could the so called liberal politicians, either in the state or federal government not stop this taxing---it virtually takes away much of the stimulus check that I will receive soon. It makes no sense, not for me, or the many actors, musicians, bartenders,etc. who really need every cent. Must not become complacent or "sheepish", that is accept this happening. There are other tasks ahead of me as well---that must be accomplished in the month of March---while the radiation treatments are happening. Must not forget it.

Currently reading The Last Dance, a really good sports book about the relationship of Bob Cousy, who is white, with his teammate for many years on the Celtics--Bill Russell. So far very good Also a copy of Hamlet that explores the early versions of the play. Oh, if only I had time for more! Well, off to the next moment of my life!