Escaping reality by taking a long walk with my husband Saying this year has brought many challenges is like saying the first presidential debate was a spirited exchange of ideas. As my mother says, "the world is going to hell in a handbasket!" I think we're already there, Mom. Like most of you, for seven …
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Diagnosis: Not Young
"According to your MRI results here, you have an incurable condition known as Advanced Haggy-Saggy Bags." I'm turning (ahem, cough, sputter, gasp, defibrillator) 49 years old in September. Do you think you're also getting older? (I hear it's a thing.) Here's a few warning signs: Bread is too spicy.You think Abe Vigoda is sexy. Then …
On Pins and Needles
One morning I was half asleep and slurping coffee when I thought, Hey! You know what would be good right now? Needles! Lots of tiny needles shoved into various body parts! I've suffered from chronic low back pain ever since 1997 when I hit a moose going 55 mph. The car, not the moose. Actually, …
Adventures in Anesthesia: The Urination Proclamation
A few weeks ago I underwent abdominal surgery. If you've ever had surgery, the first thing you notice is how many times the nurses and doctors ask you what you're getting done. Apparently, this is their safeguard protocol in case you're there to have a tonsillectomy and instead end up with one less testicle. I'm …
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