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 a lawyer… Read More ›
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SMALL MIRACLES
I got the right nurse! She wrapped my arm in heated blankets and was able to find a working vein on the second try — which is probably a record especially considering how many have been unable to find a… Read More ›
DOES YOUR DOCTOR IGNORE YOU?
My son had to find a new doctor because not only did his doctor ignore him, but never, in two years, did she have time to actually SEE him in person. She had, from when Garry and I had used… Read More ›
WE ARE ALL SURVIVORS
In 2010, I discovered I had cancer in both breasts. Two unrelated tumors making me twice lucky. They removed the tumors and the associated breasts, gave me very attractive replacements which are perkier than the old ones in an artificial… Read More ›
UPDATE: MARILYN – SATURDAY PM
FLASHBACK FRIDAY On Saturday – Originally written on March 19, 2014 by Garry Armstrong. Update by Marilyn. Not all flashbacks are fun to read or remember. Eight years ago, I was in Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital trying to stay alive…. Read More ›
GETTING OLD IS GETTING OLD By RICH PASCHALL
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 ›
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 ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 