In the heydey of the Roman Empire, a conquering hero who returned to Rome was often (depending on the temper of the Senate or Caesar) given a parade through the city called a “triumph”. As parf of this, a slave followed the hero’s chariot throughout the procession — the slave’s only function was to murmur … Continue reading »
Filed under Health …
Hello, this is reality with your wake-up call!
If you’ve ever read my blog over the last couple or three years, you know I’ve been fighting my weight issues. I thought I was taking it seriously, but apparently I wasn’t as serious as I thought. I just spent the last week, roughly, in the hospital, being treated for diabetic wound issues and cellulitis. … Continue reading »
“M” for Marche, Music and Montréal (another late entry)
Marche – That’s the French word for “walk”, as in “je marche” (I walk). This weekend I participated in Walk MS. I have, in past years, participated in several charitable walks — this year, this will be the only one and it’s the one that has the most meaning for me — pardon me if … Continue reading »
Love is Blindness…
‘”Love is drowning In a deep well All the secrets And no one to tell…” U2, “Love is Blindness” I’ve spent the last few weeks thinking about and praying for a lot of friends. My contemporaries and I have started to hit the age where parents and even siblings are encountering serious, even life-ending, illness. … Continue reading »
Weight Loss, Round II: Oh, and by the way…
By good rights, I should be posting this on Wednesday, but I anticipate a strange week this week, so I probably won’t get a chance then. So… I’m pleased to say that my (very gradual) weight loss continues. I haven’t had a particularly good week or so eating wise, and I’ve (not intentionally, but due … Continue reading »
I’m So Tired …
I can’t get over how whipped I am right now. This is exhausted we’re talking here, not just tired. Granted, I didn’t sleep as much as I wanted over Calicon. But after I left the others (and they were in the process of leaving) I went back to the room and passed out for awhile … Continue reading »
Crimson and Clover …
Congratulations to Anamika Veeramani, the NE Ohio student who won the National Spelling Bee. She managed what the Browns, Cavs and Indians haven’t managed since I was 3 years old — she brought a National Championship to Cleveland. Let’s hope they don’t trade her to Denver for some kid who can’t read. (Thanks, Drew Carey) … Continue reading »
Doctor, Doctor, Give me the News …
I’m really torn about the health care thing. On one hand, I think people should be able to get medical help when they need it without having to go without food and shelter. There are unquestionable problems with the existing system. On the other hand, I have a real problem with the government controlling anything. … Continue reading »
So she dances …
Well, I finally got around to seeing my new doctor. I like him, so far; he’s much better than the condescending Clinic doctor I had for so many years. The one who misread my symptoms so that I wound up in the ED in observation with severe abdominal pains from a gallbladder attack. We talked … Continue reading »
