Last month I had a 24 hour pH, stomach acid, monitoring done. They stuck a tube with a little monitor up my nose, then down my throat so the monitor was just at the top of my stomach opening. When… Continue reading

Once again my life has become “Would You Rather,” the game of two unconventional choices such as: Would you rather have one of your eyes be vertical -OR- your nose be horizontal? (vertical eye, so I could still wear glasses,… Continue reading

For a couple of weeks, every time I inhaled there was a strange indiscernible scent that seemed to be made up of pipe tobacco, children’s socks (after playing outside on a cool summer’s eve) and something that was a slightly… Continue reading

Six months ago I plead for an appointmentThree months ago I have my first appointment with Dr. T.     Various tests commence  Six days ago I have the follow-up consultation: I wait nearly an hour for the fellow to confer… Continue reading

Last February, Dr S. had warned me, “You’re going to check into the Cancer Center, but don’t psyche yourself out.” I was thankful for that warning. I was also thankful for the receptionist who checked me in–she put a pretty… Continue reading

    Last Friday evening, I braved the Iowa cold to have supper out with friends. I walked in the door of George’s Pizza and Steakhouse and was hit with a blast of warm air and aroma of burnt grease. I… Continue reading

On Wednesday I was driving home from testing at Iowa City and thinking myself into a full-fledged whiner wonder– similar to a pity party but more contemplative and reflective with a lot less wailing and hopelessness. I get frustrated with not… Continue reading

Shortly after my concussion, I was watching a mild-mannered TV show (so I wouldn’t excite my brain too much) and there was an ad for a personal mobility device. I realized the demographics for the show must be for a… Continue reading