Category: Medical
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Busy Body
I knew it had been a “minute” since my last post but was surprised when I saw it was June 14. I had thought about it-even starting several short drafts-but they were never finished. Obviously. I got busy. My current situation has evolved into having four part-time gigs. Funny, for the longest time when I…
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With age comes wisdom…and aches and pains.
One positive is I started eating oatmeal in the mornings which is a good thing right? Maybe it’s the amount of maple syrup that’s the problem…
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Little victories.
50 year high school reunion pending. This is scary. For those of you that have already crossed this threshold I salute you! For reference, if you were “Celebrating” your 50th year reunion in 1973, it means you would have graduated high school in 1923! Shit! How did this happen?
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Gratitude.
My new Patagonia backpack. It is for hiking up the stairs with groceries, not a day hike.
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Smoking, sugar, Steiner, and being a senior
I had not fully appreciated what a phenomenal appetite suppressant smoking/vaping was until I stopped.
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The Holidays and our 2023 exercise plan.
Christmas is a holiday I embrace. I love the music and the movies and start sampling them every year on Black Friday. As much as I enjoy the music and movies, I have never been over the top though as far as decorating goes. I take one day and get the tree and a scattering…
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Remembering a friend…and Christmas movies
Dan’s obituary stunned me. We hadn’t spoken for months, maybe longer. After retiring in March of 2021, I rarely see most of my old colleagues/friends, and he was one of my favorites. We were closer during my first “tour of duty” before attempting to live in Miami for the second time. I was an exclusive…
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What does a “fall” have to do with my IV?
The caller continued by asking if I had been educated and informed about my medications on this visit. I said “No” because that isn’t why she was there. The caller continued the questioning to see if we had discussed any falls. “Falls?” I asked. “Yes, did you talk about the possibility of any falls?” “What…
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Too much free time-or an opportunity to learn
My brain got tired having to process all of that so I stopped in Buffalo to watch their 77” snowstorm. OMG! I also randomly clicked on Thanksgiving with Dude Perfect. Hilarious!
a life always under construction 