Tag Archives: health

Triple Whammied

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Kirk M

I seemed to have triple whammied myself. Sucker punched, knocked over and kicked myself when I was down. Slam, bam, wham and I was out. Or wish I was. I’m not going to go into any detail here but it … Continue reading →

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Contrary to popular belief—I’m normal.

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Kirk M

A few years back my then Primary Care Physician (PCP) at the VA, whom I shall refer to as “Young Dr. Young” henceforth,  had me take a pulmonary function test. This just happened to be the period of my life … Continue reading →

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People living longer | Thursday ponderings

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Kirk M

I read an article in the New York Times today that stated that researchers have discovered an antibiotic that appears to prolong life in mice: Rapamycin treatment had the remarkable effect of extending life even though it was not started … Continue reading →

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My body is brittle?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Kirk M

I went to down Boston way one week ago today for a follow up appointment with my surgeon. She wanted to see how me and her fine work were getting along and I, of course, had a few of my … Continue reading →

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Please Excuse the Author From His Blog

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Kirk M

Still down and out folks, this virus will just not let go from either me or Laurie who has spent the majority of the last 3 work days at her shop, sitting in her hammock chair waiting for her head … Continue reading →

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And a Little Child Shall Infect

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Kirk M

I should have known better. How many times has this happened before and still I did it again and now I’m suffering the same type of consequences. Will I ever learn? To understand the last bit you need to know … Continue reading →

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Crap! I’m Sick!

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Kirk M

First of all I’m sick. That’s right; burning throat, runny nose, tissue burned lips and I just know it’s thinking of heading down to the lungs just to see what kind of trouble it can get into. And I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Bifocals Baby!

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Kirk M

I’ve been handed my “old age” hat. The VA is sending me bifocals from my last eye exam. Sheesh! Continue reading →

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