If a new medicine were developed that would cure arthritis but cause a fatal reaction in 1 percent of those who took it, would you want it to be released to the public? Normally, I would be inclined to say yes. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one … Continue reading Question of the Week #5
This Is the Last One About My Wisdom Teeth. I Promise.
Yesterday afternoon I made another trip to the oral surgeon's office. This time, the appointment entailed a simple follow up. They just wanted to take a look at my mouth and see how the healing process was progressing. I also got the syringe that everyone's been telling me about. The one that squirts water into … Continue reading This Is the Last One About My Wisdom Teeth. I Promise.
Did You Lose Your Glasses?
A little more than a year ago, eyeglasses were not a part of my regular wardrobe. Then I saw an optometrist who let me know my vision was no longer as perfect as it once had been. I used to pride myself on having 20/20 vision. My 30s, it seemed, were catching up to me. … Continue reading Did You Lose Your Glasses?
The Recovery Process
A week ago, I mentioned that I would be having my wisdom teeth removed. In case anyone was wondering, that was a true story. Last Thursday, I visited the oral surgeon and he removed all the wisdom. Now I only have my looks to rely on. I was nervous about the whole thing. I'd never … Continue reading The Recovery Process
Question of the Week #4
So, my typical desire is to post these questions on Saturdays. I'm not sure why, it's not like readership skyrockets on a Saturday. Actually, in my experience, on this and the previous blog, readership drops on the weekend. But I guess it's just because I started the first question on a Saturday, so that's the … Continue reading Question of the Week #4
Inefficient Ghouls
I found this little gem on the internet at some point in recent history. As you can plainly see, it's an attempt to explain why it is that ghosts walk through walls. They're just following paths that were familiar to them when they were living. Buildings and floorplans change, but these restless spirits are none … Continue reading Inefficient Ghouls
An Excess of Wisdom
Kids, I'm a little nervous about something. I have an appointment with an oral surgeon in just two days. That surgeon will be removing my wisdom teeth. All four of them. It's an operation that I've been avoiding for six years, when I initially found out that two of those teeth were impacted. During those … Continue reading An Excess of Wisdom
5 Reasons Why I’d Make a Bad Colonial Person
Not long ago, I noticed someone's Facebook status which made the claim that they would make a bad colonial person. If it was you, let me know so I can give you the proper credit. Anyway, that statement got me thinking: How would I have fared in colonial America? I don't think I would do … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I’d Make a Bad Colonial Person
Question of the Week #3
If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven't you told them yet? I really don't have regrets about the things I've said or haven't said. I'm not much of a talker. So when I do have something to … Continue reading Question of the Week #3
Show Your Work!
It was a command that I'm sure most of us heard when we were growing up. Educators teaching math love to say it as they assign homework or pass out quizzes and exams. I heard them say, "Show your work!" so many times that I imagined math teachers would shout their mantra from the rooftops. … Continue reading Show Your Work!
The Confusing Middle 