Category Archives: Health

Fitness, sickness, and medical

ABC’s and D’s of Medicare

Retirement is supposed to be a big adjustment in life. So far, the worse part has been losing my employee insurance and trying to figure out and get Medicare started. I think I have finally conquered the beast, but not … Continue reading

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The Office Incident

My recent broken shoulder reminded me of a prior accident that happened a few years ago. This is the story of that particular occurance. My new chair is too high. “How can I work when my feet barely touch the … Continue reading

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Bouncy, Bouncy

Life is one painful day after another, or actually one painful night after another. I am unable to sleep more than a few hours at a time and have to keep the head of the bed raised to sleep at … Continue reading

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Still sick, so what’s new?

Still in recovery from a broken shoulder, I’ve been doing a bit better for the last few days. Right now I am still weak. I haven’t been eating much, mostly soup, so that may be part of it. The house … Continue reading

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A Broken Bone

I always thought the Amish were peaceful people, but apparently not because my Amish rocker, my beloved Amish rocker, turned over with me in the living room and body slammed me to the floor. My arm was broken. I guess … Continue reading

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The Crud-That-Has-No-Name

What is this stuff going around that is making people so sick? Whatever it is, it is very contagious. First my son was coughing, and then my honey started. I knew it was only a matter of time. I tried … Continue reading

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I Am Old

I am old. I have fought the good fight for eternal youth, but sooner or later the clock catches up. My wrinkle cream no longer works except to moisturize my drying skin. My cosmetic surgery has begun to slide. Celebrities … Continue reading

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The Wrong Day

It has finally happened – dementia. I knew I was getting old but I didn’t expect to lose my mind so soon. I had a dental appointment the other day, my 6 months checkup. I had it on my calendar. … Continue reading

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The Mystery Pill

Expand Messages “Is this yours,” asked Honey, dropping a white caplet in my hand. I looked at it and wasn’t sure. “It was on the bathroom floor,” he said. It didn’t look like one of my usual meds. It could … Continue reading

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The Creeping Crud

Pass the Kleenex and chicken soup and pardon the interruption while I put my life on hold for bronchitis and insomnia. I haven’t slept in days and I’m totally exhausted. Yes, that was me coughing all night. Not that I’m … Continue reading

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