October 19, 2006: Set Upon By Thieves

Yesterday was not a good day for me. I was the victim of an assault and robbery in my own neighborhood - though not, I believe, by neighbors! This area needs more policing than it gets. It seems to be drawing predatory visitors, and yesterday the dice came up badly for me.

Austin EMS arrived quickly and took good care of me - and one of the EMTs turned out to play In Nomine. It's a small world, and we're everywhere. That was very cool. I spent a few hours in the ER, and was discharged.

Nothing irreplaceable was lost and, depending on doctor's advice, I may be back at work soon. Obviously, I can type . . . The pain meds make me sleepy, though, so I won't be typing TOO much till I'm off them.

My thanks to everyone who has already sent good wishes. I'd been looking for a few real days off before the Italy trip, but this was not the right way to get them!
-- Steve Jackson

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