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Journals
Civil Unrest and Demonstrations
- By GringoGrandma · Posted 2:07 pm
- 1 reply
- Today is Constitution Day here. There is a large group of people who are acting up again, the Zapatistas. They have closed some roads, and are causing disruption here & there. You never know where they ...
Cement Dust, "Choke, Cough, Gag!!"
- By GringoGrandma · Posted 1:59 pm
- 0 replies
- What a trade off! a week of my kitchen being torn apart, old cement being taken out, and no use of my sink. Here, they literally have to hack out the 26 yr. cement, I can't believe how much and the ongoing ...
the 'itis family reunion
- By PoppePam · Posted yesterday at 9:26 pm
- 1 reply
- The 'itis family is having a reunion within my body, artheritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and just for fun osteoporosis is playing too. Managing the pain today has been a huge challenge, it's hard to walk ...
GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS PULMONARY CHECK UP
- By Blkjewelz8960 · Posted yesterday at 5:15 pm
- 13 replies
- Well had my 6 month Pulmonary check up. Visited the vampires and photographer first. Took pretty pictures of my scarred up lungs. They have automated the system now so no film to take with you. Did my ...
How to stay motivated
- By larchmountain · Posted yesterday at 12:51 pm
- 4 replies
- Words of wisdom from my favorite writer Vincent Muli Kituku: You set the goals. But are you still as motivated to exercise as you were when you set your goal? Are you pursuing your individual growth with ...
I have lost my power
- By deebelle · Posted yesterday at 10:35 am
- 17 replies
- The Lost Hip : I scheduled December 17 for total hip replacement but my daughter does not like it and refuses to help because its bad timing at the Christmas season. Note that she was there for my back ...
Ribs
- By PoppePam · Posted yesterday at 12:00 am
- 1 reply
- With osteoarthritis and spurs both cervical and thoracic as well as the fractured ribs splitting firewood really triples the pain. I try telling myself that the benefits out-weigh the pain but sometimes ...
swine flu
- By meriterry · Posted November 18, 2009
- 0 replies
- My daughter let us know that the doctor told her husband not to come into the doctor's office, and to assume he has swine flu due to symptoms he reported. He has headache, achy, fever, coughing, but unless ...
Water or Coke? (or rather any carbonated drink)
- By meriterry · Posted November 18, 2009
- 11 replies
- This was sent to me by a friend: Focus on the hydration thing....... Water or Coke? I could not believe this..... Very interesting WATER #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies ...
finally a small glimmer of hope!
- By dizzybee · Posted November 17, 2009
- 6 replies
- went to new neurologist monday -- he specializes in vascular issues. after talking w/me & hubster, and doing all the neuro tests, he went out to review my pictures. he came back with a very puzzled look ...
Sad, Happy and Awesome Peace
- By GringoGrandma · Posted November 16, 2009
- 9 replies
- Just got word my Mom has taken a turn from doing good to probably not making it through the holidays. Sad, as we are very close, but happy, joy filled and full of peace as she is ready to go to Heaven ...
The Way I Cope
- By lilgrannylaura · Posted November 16, 2009
- 2 replies
- I am a lady that always looks to find the good in everyone & every situation. I am very soft spoken, loving, caring, funny, witty & happy. I love to make others laugh. I laugh and giggle a lot. Always ...
Indigestion or heart attack?
- By Jody-C · Posted November 14, 2009
- 1 reply
- Here I am, home again from another trip to the hospital. I had severe chest pain Thur. 11/12, didn't know if it was severe indigestion or another heart attack. It wasn't like the first one I had two years ...
subacute thyroiditis!!!
- By cheri72 · Posted November 14, 2009
- 7 replies
- when I was finally diagnosed with sarc, the first symptoms, that took me to the doctor was a terrible pain in my neck, which I later found out was subacute thyroiditis, well its back, and very painful ...
Weighted vest
- By fish_server · Posted November 14, 2009
- 14 replies
- What a difference 10 lbs can make. As you lose weight, you burn less calories for the same exercise. Wearing the vest puts 10 lbs on you. It's good for your bones too. I use it with Leslie Sansone and ...
The Scary & Blessed Friday the 13th
- By GringoGrandma · Posted November 13, 2009
- 11 replies
- I just realized it is the 13th-Friday. Remembering what happened many years ago while driving semi truck with my now deceased husband. We had really pushed it, and were totally worn out. We stopped in ...
TO CLIMB OR NOT TO CLIMB
- By Blkjewelz8960 · Posted November 13, 2009
- 21 replies
- Ok, last weekend I stored up enough energy to go to a friends housewarming. Was really looking forward to it because we went to high school together and had only seen each other just recently at a funeral ...
A SARCIE THANKSGIVING -- on a serious note
- By Blkjewelz8960 · Posted November 13, 2009
- 17 replies
- Been a long time since I posted to my dear journal. Been so busy over on Facebook, but I haven't forgotten my first home. Even told them about Inspire and invited them over for a couple of non-caffiene ...
Dr. Hastings
- By meriterry · Posted November 12, 2009
- 3 replies
- Dr. Carl Named to CRN Board of Directors. Reliv Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Carl Hastings has been elected to the board of directors of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN ...
Hanging clothes out in the Rain!?
- By GringoGrandma · Posted November 10, 2009
- 20 replies
- Yep, that's how we do it here. Weird, but after God giving a final rinse or 2, they should be dry manana..tomorrow. Water has been off most of the week, I get ansy when the laundry overflows my little ...
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