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Lemonade

It turns out there were 32 staples, not 28 or 30 as I had originally counted.  I found this out as Dr. Frenchy’s physician assistant was removing them last week and I was counting down… 30, 29, 28… I got down to 11 and she stopped and said, “I...

Hopelessly Devoted

Nothing was jumping out at me as a word of the day until I saw Phillip Phillips perform on the American Idol results show. Before we go any further, yes, I still watch American Idol and no, I am not at all ashamed.  And especially this season because Nicki Minaj is 17...

Violet Newstead, Please Hold

Those who know me know that among my greatest strengths are my endless patience and deep reserves of an almost blissful serenity that gets me through… oh, hell, even I can’t stay that with a straight face and I went to acting school. So I had my follow up visit with...

Home Sweet

I can’t say enough good things about the staff and facilities at Providence St. Joseph’s hospital in Burbank but I can quite honestly say I hope I never see them again. At least this particular visit is over – I’m writing this from my comfy chair in front of my big...

Frequent Hospital Flyer Miles

Do they have something like that?  Because I think I would probably qualify at this point.  One more visit and my next colonoscopy is free. I posted a couple of minor updates on Facebook because all I had was my phone until the lovely and talented Mark R. brought me...