How we take our fingers for granted, but never again. How does one compensate without the use of a finger, more specifically a tendon. Well, I am finding out, not complaining mind you, just experiencing.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Then, as plans start to grow and developa little more, stretching towards goals,it happens. Another pothole, if you will. All of a sudden on Memorial Day a sharp pain began, then intensified in my right hand affecting the use of my pinkie finger and ring finger and typing is not a fun passtime anymore. My wrist is involved, too, so I can't rotate it. Try typing using your left hand and only the thumb and first two fingers of the right hand. I can be messy.
I sent Moe an email the other day and with all the errors, it ended up in her junk mail. LOL
So, the deal is, of course, more surgery I am so wanting to be finished with surgeries, invasive procedures that cause near death experiences (sepsis), and replacing knee replacements.
My goal for the summer: simple. Enjoy the weather, be with family, and ride the motorcycle on occasion.
Now I will find out what the ortho hand specialist will say next week.
Oh, and I am still getting one more round of iron infusion, thanks to that doctor in Portland who carelessly introduced that bacteria into my blood stream, gram negative bacteria; sepsis that has a 30% mortality rate in seniors.
Blah, blah, blah, I have whined enough.
Bring on the sun. Moe sent me a card today that lights up my life with the brilliance of her love for her mom.
I sent Moe an email the other day and with all the errors, it ended up in her junk mail. LOL
So, the deal is, of course, more surgery I am so wanting to be finished with surgeries, invasive procedures that cause near death experiences (sepsis), and replacing knee replacements.
My goal for the summer: simple. Enjoy the weather, be with family, and ride the motorcycle on occasion.
Now I will find out what the ortho hand specialist will say next week.
Oh, and I am still getting one more round of iron infusion, thanks to that doctor in Portland who carelessly introduced that bacteria into my blood stream, gram negative bacteria; sepsis that has a 30% mortality rate in seniors.
Blah, blah, blah, I have whined enough.
Bring on the sun. Moe sent me a card today that lights up my life with the brilliance of her love for her mom.
Monday, April 12, 2010
How are you?
What a favorite greeting of so many people, "Hi, how are you." (Question mark omitted purposefully.)
I remember years ago when I first went to work at Warner Lambert Pharmaceutical, now Pfizer, and was introduced to my new co-workers. That was the greeting that I had taken so casually up until then. However, I met Julia. Her response was, "Do you really want to know? If you do I will tell you; but if you don't then do not ask."
Phew, that was the one response I never expected. So, how are you?
Now I only ask that of people if I really want to know how they are. I am sure so many people would like to really say how they are but who really wants to know?
So, my point is, don't ask if you don't want to know. Be sincere. Find another opening greeting.
I often think of Julia. She seemed harsh but she became a friend and offered her unadulterated guidance to me often. Thanks, Julia.
I remember years ago when I first went to work at Warner Lambert Pharmaceutical, now Pfizer, and was introduced to my new co-workers. That was the greeting that I had taken so casually up until then. However, I met Julia. Her response was, "Do you really want to know? If you do I will tell you; but if you don't then do not ask."
Phew, that was the one response I never expected. So, how are you?
Now I only ask that of people if I really want to know how they are. I am sure so many people would like to really say how they are but who really wants to know?
So, my point is, don't ask if you don't want to know. Be sincere. Find another opening greeting.
I often think of Julia. She seemed harsh but she became a friend and offered her unadulterated guidance to me often. Thanks, Julia.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
FREE
I am sure the new phone I just received from Verizon is already outdated but new for me. I have had my old one, which is still very serviceable and in great shape for 2 1/2 years but I kept getting messages that my new every two (not FREE but with a $50 online ordering credit) was up in September and I ought to do something about it. So I did.
Hubby's birthday was fast approaching, I had no car (another story involving a fuel pump) in which to go shopping, so going to the Verizonwireless web site I ordered a new LgEnv Touch and got one FREE that only cost me $104.96. What a deal! And hubby has a new phone. Now both of us have no idea how to use the phones. We have online service, too. No clue how that works, not FREE, so we better figure out how to use it as it will be on the bill. So now what; as if I had time to figure out how to use a new phone. Pshaw!
So back to this concept of "FREE." Have you ever noticed that when it is free it costs money in some way or another. I know when I would go to Lord & Taylor for the FREE can't live without Estee Lauder products it cost considerable. When I would get home I told Jer that I got this neat little bag with all these smaller than usual make-up products FREE. It usually cost me around $70 or $80, occasionally over $100, depending on how much the sales clerk, the official Estee Lauder sales woman (I have never seen a man in that position) could entice me to buy.
"This is new. It will bring a young, vibrant, healthy glow to your face."
"Oh, this feels so nice on the skin. How much?" I would inquire.
Response, "only $xxx. for the 4 ounce size."
"And for the smaller size?"
"Oh, a mere $xx. but the 2 ounces won't last very long. Remember, you get the FREE make-up with the 4 ounce purchase."
Of course, talk of cost was forboden. The clerk had to set that "you'll maintain a young, healthy glow reducing wringles" hook and when she felt she had me, then all she had to do was reel me in. Have you ever tried looking into the display cases in search of prices but those prices are all hidden. Think of the psychology behind that. One has to ask, "How much?" The hook would be in and then it was all over except for the, "Will this be cash or credit?"
Somehow I would leave with this FREE bag of cosmestics, sample sizes, and "know" that I was going to look younger and lose all the wrinkles. Well, maybe not all but a goodly portion thereof.
FREE, what a concept. I won't even go into the "Buy one get one free." What will you do with a second egg cracker, or apple peeler, etc.? I won't even get started on that. Then there is that "plus shipping and handling." I won't get started on that yet.
Hubby's birthday was fast approaching, I had no car (another story involving a fuel pump) in which to go shopping, so going to the Verizonwireless web site I ordered a new LgEnv Touch and got one FREE that only cost me $104.96. What a deal! And hubby has a new phone. Now both of us have no idea how to use the phones. We have online service, too. No clue how that works, not FREE, so we better figure out how to use it as it will be on the bill. So now what; as if I had time to figure out how to use a new phone. Pshaw!
So back to this concept of "FREE." Have you ever noticed that when it is free it costs money in some way or another. I know when I would go to Lord & Taylor for the FREE can't live without Estee Lauder products it cost considerable. When I would get home I told Jer that I got this neat little bag with all these smaller than usual make-up products FREE. It usually cost me around $70 or $80, occasionally over $100, depending on how much the sales clerk, the official Estee Lauder sales woman (I have never seen a man in that position) could entice me to buy.
"This is new. It will bring a young, vibrant, healthy glow to your face."
"Oh, this feels so nice on the skin. How much?" I would inquire.
Response, "only $xxx. for the 4 ounce size."
"And for the smaller size?"
"Oh, a mere $xx. but the 2 ounces won't last very long. Remember, you get the FREE make-up with the 4 ounce purchase."
Of course, talk of cost was forboden. The clerk had to set that "you'll maintain a young, healthy glow reducing wringles" hook and when she felt she had me, then all she had to do was reel me in. Have you ever tried looking into the display cases in search of prices but those prices are all hidden. Think of the psychology behind that. One has to ask, "How much?" The hook would be in and then it was all over except for the, "Will this be cash or credit?"
Somehow I would leave with this FREE bag of cosmestics, sample sizes, and "know" that I was going to look younger and lose all the wrinkles. Well, maybe not all but a goodly portion thereof.
FREE, what a concept. I won't even go into the "Buy one get one free." What will you do with a second egg cracker, or apple peeler, etc.? I won't even get started on that. Then there is that "plus shipping and handling." I won't get started on that yet.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Memoirs
I am taking a memoirs class. What are memoirs? When does one write memoirs? What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir? Questions are what I have after my first class. Reading, and a lot of it is what I must do. And writing, writing, and more writing. First a letter for next week to someone about something using scene setting. Making it a letter to someone about something sensitive and/or meaningful. I don't know who I will write to as of yet but I have several candidates in mind.
And memoir writing; I will have to start that on paper although I have so many thoughts scurrying through a maze in my mind.
And memoir writing; I will have to start that on paper although I have so many thoughts scurrying through a maze in my mind.
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