I broke down and scheduled an appointment to get an event monitor this Thursday. I will have to wear leads on my abdomen/chest for 30 straight days while the device records the actions of my heart. I am pretty bummed to have to do this. But I think it will finally give me some answers…
Awake and Terrified
I can't stop crying tonight. It is 10:30 and I really need sleep. But I am afraid to close my eyes. I am afraid I won't wake up. The thought of leaving my daughter, my family...it is so intense that I am certain I need to go back to the shrink. Tonight my PVCs/PACs (not…
Upside the Head with a Smack of Reality – Patch
See published article and reader comments HERE I had a doctor appointment today. And I left feeling punched in the gut. Not because of the bill or any procedure enduredā¦it was due to good ole fashion humility. Yep, a big old slap across the head gave me some insight and in turn, made me feel…
How Will YOU Celebrate Sadam Hussein Day – Patch
See published article and reader comments HERE I asked my first grader if she learned anything about Columbus Day yesterday. She looked at me with full head tilt confusion. āNina? Pinta? Santa Maria?ā I asked. She just laughed as though I was speakingā¦well, Spanishā¦and said no. In previous years, my stepdaughter came home with the…
Another Reason Union Haters Should Want National Healthcare – Patch
See the published article & reader comments HERE The topic of healthcare seems to be back in the conversation as of late. With the reporting of ever increasingĀ insurance and healthcare costsĀ and citizens, companies and municipalities reconciling their policies as segments of Obamacare are rolled out ā the debate continues. In early spring, the attack on…
Too Big for Presidential Britches – Patch
See the published article HERE UPDATE:Ā The Huffington PostĀ is reporting that Gov. Chris Christie announced he will not run for President in 2012. I have been listening to some liberals voice concerns on an issue recently that kinda sticks in my craw. Apparently, for some, New Jersey Governor Chris Christieās weight is tipping the scales (sorry)…
Smoke Free and Lovin’ It – Patch
See the published article HERE I have an admission to make. Brace yourselves. I agree with Governor Scott Walker. He has stated that theĀ Smoke-Free Wisconsin Act of 2010Ā was a good thing and heĀ does not intend to repealthe law. I would check to see if hell has frozen over, but I do not think Weather.com supports…
The Wooziness of Hypocrisy – Patch
See the published article HERE Hypocrisy is spreading faster than a virus in an overcrowded 3rdĀ grade classroom. Regardless of my direction, I am usually within range of someone spouting one thing and doing another. Its making me kind of dizzy and I should probably sit down. There. Now that I am safely planted, let me…
The Do Nothing Inventor
Seriously?? Another invention down the opportunity drain.Ā I was paging through a catalog when I found the Rest - N - Ride Travel Pillow. Good idea right? Well, it was MY idea! Watching the girls' bobbing heads on long car rides have brought up countless conversations of my keep the head up invention ideas. Honestly,…
Whatcha Watchin’?? (part one)
It is no secret that I am an incurable television addict. I love my shows and each day there is a little crack rock of programming in which I smoke. I thought - hey, why not blog about the crap I am watching?! Thrilling, I know. Please know these are in no particular order whatsoever.…