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Drugs and Bitterness

It’s been a bit of a summer. Not weatherwise – it was gorgeous – but in terms of my pain and injury levels. The right shoulder has been bitchy for months and when it finally started simmering down just a little bit after the steroid shot about a month ago, the left one took up…

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Life with Codeine

I’m finishing breakfast, about to take my morning round of drugs when I notice that I need to add some more of one of my painkillers to the Box o’ Meds I keep on my dining room table (because it’s a handy reminder to take my meds with meals). I also notice that my tea…

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This is News?

This one started building in early December. Christmas shopping was in the air, it was cold enough that you could see your breath as you walked down the street and Tiger Woods had been caught with his pants down. Well, more specifically, with his car plowed into a tree, which led to a much more…

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The Tale of the Muffins

Yesterday, it was David’s birthday and before I go on, I’ll take it brief pause to allow you to sing misc. birthday songs in the comment box, should you be so inclined That was lovely. Well, except for the one that was as off-key as my own rendition. Still, it’s about the enthusiasm with which…

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