I called my doctor’s office this morning asking my nurse to let me know if I can expect to receive my lab results by e-mail today, and if they would give me a referral to an EENT. I want to have an appointment scheduled for next Tuesday, in case I still don’t feel any better … Read more
Jet-Propelled Wednesday One-Liners Pilot: We’re on our way to New York where the weather is cold and icy, just like my prom date back in high school. —Jet Blue flight 114 from Ft. Lauderdale to JFK Flight attendant announcing boarding call: If you have given up your seat on this flight, please do not board … Read more
I was up—on and off—all night and taking meds when it was time. This morning, after feeling so good last night, swallowing was more painful than ever. So, when it came time to take my Tylenol, I substituted it with two Percocets instead. I thought, “I just want to have one time interval of no … Read more
I got an appointment for 11:15, back with Dr. Adam. I brought all my meds with me, and when my nurse, Denise, whom I really liked, lifted my Amoxicillin out of the bag, the cap wasn’t screwed tight, the bottle flew to the floor, and five pills scattered about the floor. She was simply beside … Read more
The 5:45 awakening found me drenched in sweat—there were water beads all over the arm of my leather sofa from my head and neck, and my bathrobe was soaked. Note: early morning neuralgia. Though my fever is down now, my throat feels hardly better at all. Grrrrrr! Thanks for all the good wishes on yesterday’s … Read more
I’m just saying… The countdown is on until I can take two more Tylenols at 22:00. Living for the drugs at this point.
Do you think you have challenges in your life? Meet Hee Ah Lee, the four-fingered pianist. (That’s four fingers total; not four on each hand.) Compared to hers, my life is a breeze—like a day in paradise with an umbrella drink. Robert bought me this straw, which is just the deal. He got me that … Read more
It’s been a while since any of these graphs from indexed have really struck me, but I like these two recent ones: I worked from home today, and non-stop on that document for Pete and Eric in Australia. I finally finished it! The guys from Mac Thrift were supposed to come back today at 10:00 … Read more
When Joe and I were in NYC, we saw Fantasia’s picture plastered all over the city, especially in the subway stations, announcing her debut on Broadway in The Color Purple. When we got back, I read this story titled, “Fantasia enlivens Broadway’s The Color Purple.” She’s playing Miss Celie, of course, and here’s one of … Read more
In case you want to contribute to the “knowledge” base: Which is better? The current Top 20 Best Things are: A money tree growing in your back garden Being able to become invisible at will Waking up late for work then realizing it’s Saturday and you can stay in bed! Being able to pause time … Read more