I can’t find my motivation today. Have you seen it?
I seem to have misplaced my motivation today. Have you seen it? I have gotten little done so far and it is already almost 2pm. Sure, I have finished 2 loads of laundry and did finally eat breakfast about an hour ago. But the list of what still needs to be completed is quite long. So…
Sailcloth and prosthetic aortas: What do they have in common?
Just a brief post to update the reader regarding what I learned today. Evidently prosthetic aortas (the tube they will use to replace my aorta) and sailcloth are essentially the same material: Polyethylene terephthalate (sometimes written poly(ethylene terephthalate)), commonly abbreviated PET, PETE (brand name=Dacron). Wikipedia (I know) describes Dacron: “is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester…
Working a 54 hour week in order to reduce stress?
I am writing briefly and late today because I broke one of my rules this week. Not only did I work 2.5 hours late on Thursday and 3 hours late yesterday. I worked 8 or more hours today. You might ask why I would do this. The answer is short: Stress Reduction. You see, next…
Self-hypnosis: Time to start practicing
Now that we believe we have found the right surgeon, we know the risks of having surgery versus putting it off, and keeping in mind that my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson (who will be 3) plan to visit for Christmas, we have begun to talk about time frames for surgery. I need plenty of time…
Five weeks to kick-off
I have written a lot about weight loss, diet, exercise, injuries, roadblocks and issues related to my aneurysm. But this time of year, my attention starts to turn to thoughts of orange and blue. You see, though I love the Detroit Red Wings (and have since about 1972), the Detroit Tigers (predating my love for…
He had me at, “this beautiful organ”
In 17 days, we have an appointment with our second candidate to perform my cardio-thoracic surgery. After our first experience, I was a bit wary and wanted to do as much research as possible. So I hit the internet. Amazingly, I found that our potential surgeon has more than six YouTube videos. These are educational videos created…
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Am I making you uncomfortable?
A sideways glance. A concerned smile. Gentle questions about my well-being. Subtle distancing. These are some of the reactions I have experienced lately. People appear to be watching me more closely (no, it is not my paranoia). I have found that others’ discomfort actually creates some discomfort for me. I asked my boyfriend about this…
Chakra Healing
(Note: I am posting this for those who may find it of interest. In no way am I endorsing the website – just found the information interesting. When I have chosen to comment, it is in bolded and colored text) The Roadmap to Healing: Opening Your Heart Chakra Posted by Carol Tuttle on 09, July…
The EnLightened Journey 