GETTING OLD IS REALLY GETTING OLD, by Rich Paschall When you think of all the things you want to be when you grow up, “old” probably is not on the list. You may think about being a doctor or nurse. … Read More ›
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BACKFIRE: THE BIG MISCALCULATION
From the Battleground, by Rich Paschall “We have it totally under control. It’s one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It’s going to be just fine.” – Jan. 22 From the very beginning, DJT has… Read More ›
A THANK YOU NOTE TO AMERICA FROM THE CORONA VIRUS – BY TOM CURLEY
Hi America. This is the coronavirus. I’m writing you this letter to say thank you for all you have done for me. I know I’m just a microscopic organism, literally the simplest life form on Earth. I’m just a single… Read More ›
HOW COME THERE AREN’T ENOUGH TAKERS FOR TESTS? – Marilyn Armstrong
WHY DOESN’T EVERYONE GET TESTED? Have any of you tried to get tested and been told you can’t get tested if you don’t have a heavy cough and a high fever … and because you are over 70, you know… Read More ›
ABSOLUTELY NO ABSOLUTE RIGHTS
Stay at Home, Save Lives, by Rich Paschall While we accept the precept of “freedom of speech,” we also understand that it does not apply to everything in all situations. As you probably have heard often, we are not allowed… Read More ›
HAVING A COLD IN A TIME OF PLAGUE – Marilyn Armstrong
Everyone catches colds, especially this time of year. The end of winter is prime time for sore throats, sniffles, laryngitis, and everything else. Getting a cold this time of year is absolutely normal, especially for us. We seem to have… Read More ›
A BIT OF ADVICE ON SURVIVING YOUR MEDICAL SYSTEM – Marilyn Armstrong
I’m alive for two major reasons: Because I didn’t take a lot of advice I was given. I had been misdiagnosed and had some bad doctors. Having learned my lessons the hard way, I did my homework and sought out… Read More ›
NCIS AND MY PACEMAKER – Marilyn Armstrong
EPISODE: Need to Know (2012) Alan Katzenbach, a lawyer, waits for Gibbs with his client, a chief petty officer named Leland Wiley. Wiley was busted for drugs and wants to trade his info — which he says is about national security…. Read More ›
ONE THING I DID NOT WANT TO BE – Rich Paschall
Old, by Rich Paschall When you think of all the things you want to be when you grow up, “old” probably is not on the list. You may think about being a doctor or nurse. You may consider lawyer or… Read More ›
THE STRETCHY BITS – Marilyn Armstrong
“Oh,” said the doctor on television. “It’s just a strain. Nothing to worry about.” I always laugh, without much mirth when I hear that and you hear it often. If a bone isn’t broken, if your head hasn’t been bashed… Read More ›
STRAINS? NO BIG DEAL, RIGHT? – Marilyn Armstrong
RDP Tuesday: STRAIN “Oh,” said the doctor on television. “It’s just a strain. Nothing to worry about.” I always laugh, without much mirth when I hear that and you hear it often. If a bone isn’t broken, if a head… Read More ›
FANDANGO’S PROVOCATIVE QUESTION #27 – Marilyn Armstrong
Fandango’s Provocative Question #27 The question this week is exactly the kind of question I do not ever want to answer. It might be a question nobody wants to answer unless they are a medical researcher with skin in the game,… Read More ›