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Personally ... I have decided THIS ............
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May 15, 2012 3:19 pm
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When I have determined there is less good than evil on this site, I will move on. I have not yet found more evil than good to be true. I find more good peeps here than bad ... and I cherish those few.
I grow tired of people threatening to leave, hoping only that others will BEG them to ramain ................. like who is really going to notice if we remain or stay?
Life (site) moves on!! Who really gives a rat's azz? Peeps need to get over themselves! Life (site) will go on, with or without them ... maybe even more merrily without them.
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A very recent diagnosis ...............
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May 13, 2012 6:30 am
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NO, not life-threatening but most egregious, and I find there are countless others afflicted with the same annoying and persistent malady.
Months ago now, I developed a dry, scratchy patch on my scalp that drew my hand to my head to pick at by impulse. I couldn't leave it alone! Eventually, it became an obsessive/compulsive response and I'd scrape flakes. In time, I also noted small itchy patches on my lower legs and also on my arms and elbows.
I first searched on line for crusty scalp. I'd never had anything like this before in my life .... up to age 72! All indications were that it was psoriasis and it was spreading to other parts of my bod. MY GOOD LORD! At THIS late stage of life??
A visit to my doc and a referral to a dermatologist confirmed it. Yep, it's psoriasis.
I have two friends that are also afflicted, but much more badly than myself at this stage. A gf told me that in one month's time she has spent upwards of a thousand dollars on prescription drugs attempting to find relief. No relief! It persists!! The first prescription written for ME was over three hundred dollars for a very small tube of cream. HOLY BUCKETS! And of NO help.
Back on line .............. It's noted there is no known cure, but I found natural concoctions that treat the symptoms and relieve the itching. NO MORE OF THOSE EXPENSIVE drugS THAT DO NOT WORK and will drive me to the poor house, because my insurance will not pay for the, "Let's try this crap routine" promoted by drug companies, even as medical research declares NO KNOWN CURE!
Per suggestion, I found relief of itching in applying Witch Hazel, but it dried my skin. I tried diluted bleach, but it did the same. I tried swabbing apple cider vinegar on my legs and elbows with the same result, though I continue to use a vinegar rinse after shampooing my hair to supposedly balance the PH.
Greater relief of both the itching and the drying of the skin came with an equal mix of glycerin and non-alcoholic Witch Hazel.
I suspect that some of you readers may also be so afflicted. The glycerin and Witch Hazel is just a suggestion for you. I can only confirm it's working for me better than anything I've tried in the realm of natural 'medicine' OR prescribed drugs.
If you've got a better solution, please let me know.
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It drives me crazy when ..................
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May 12, 2012 12:04 pm
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..... people don't carry out their responsibilities until the last dang minute, and then it's only with prodding!
I have a spring condo meeting coming up and we have a guy on our grounds committee that was supposed to get bids for our lawn care and snow removal a month ago! Our current contract is due to expire in two weeks time, and we STILL have to muster three bids in order select and vote on acceptance at our up-coming meeting.
I hate that when that happens! With such a lackadaisical attitude, we could get caught without service at all. We had our exec session last night, and the guy 'in charge' hadn't even given it a thought ... not even a thought ... since we had our annual meeting last October.
Gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I feel like calling contractors myself, but then I'd be stepping on toes. Man, oh man, depending upon people to get stuff done is driving me mad. H-E-L-P!! I wanna kick some butt.
How do you handle irresponsible people like this???
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
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May 11, 2012 6:00 am
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For all those who have preceded me ........ and, very especially for Gentleben on this his special day - Friday.
No man is an island by John Donne (in part)
No man is an island,
Entire of itself....
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
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The recall race is on in Wisconsin
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May 9, 2012 7:56 pm
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The primary for recall was just yesterday. The race NOW is between Governor Walker and his opponent in his first race for the office .... where, even then, the victory was questionable!
The word being spread here among the working (or would-be working) class is, DON'T LET MONEY BUY THIS ELECTION like it did the last time!!!!
Our current governor has amassed untold MILLIONS from outside sources for a shoo-in. THIS is the most expensive election of all time! Should $$$ speak that loudly when it comes to elected/selected leadership? In addition, it's unprecedented that a governor has also amassed literally millions in a personal legal fund. What's he afraid of to require that kind of protection????
We need governance that serves its constituency .... NOT its benefactors!!
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I've only recently become more acutely aware .............
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May 9, 2012 7:09 pm
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of how things are so misconstrued and maliciously spread 'behind the scenes' in so-called 'private' exchanges. Those so-called 'private' exchanges come full circle and serve to make those malicious types appear innocent.
If the intent is to hurt and malign, I can only assure you that you succeed, and I hope it makes you proud.
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There's Nothing I Can Do About it Now
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May 8, 2012 9:36 am
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Spiritlady posted the lyrics of a country song this morning she said was a favorite and likes to apply its pertinence to life. I got to thinking about my favorite country song by Willie Nelson and how I've adopted it as my signature statement. You're probably familiar with
There's Nothing I Can Do About It Now:
I've got a long list of real good reasons
for all the things I've done.
I've got a picture in the back of my mind
of what I’ve lost and what I've won.
I've survived every situation,
knowing when to freeze and when to run.
Regret is just a memory
written on my brow,
and there's nothing I can do about it now.
I've got a wild and a restless spirit.
I held my price through every deal.
I've seen the fire of a woman’s scorn
turn her heart as cold as steel.
I've got the song of the voice inside me
Set to the rhythm of the wheel.
And I've been dreaming like a child
Since the cradle broke the bow,
and there's nothing I can do about it now.
Running through the changes,
going through the stages,
coming round the corners in my life,
leaving doubt to fate,
staying out to late
waiting for the moon to say goodnight.
And I could cry for the time I've wasted,
but that's a waste of time and tears.
And I know just what I'd change
if I went back in time somehow,
but there’s nothing I can do about it now.
I'm forgiving everything that forgiveness will allow,
and there's nothing I can do about it now.
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Planting seeds of discontent .........
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May 5, 2012 8:47 am
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Some people are like noxious weeds. If one allows them to take root in a lovely garden, they become invasive.
The seeds of discontent are so sown.
I had some weeding to do this morning. My garden is in full bloom again .... as was intended before the invasion. I intend to nurture it with loving care.
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Just a suggestion ......... re, Foto Friday
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May 4, 2012 5:17 pm
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Sandy is quite likely to be set back for a time and is no doubt overtaken with handling what she must handle following the sudden loss of Mike.
I think before anyone steps up to the plate to lead Foto Friday we should be patient and wait to hear how Sandy would have things progress. She may or may not wish to carry on in Mike's stead.
What say you?
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Foto Friday - Blue - in honor of Gentleben
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May 4, 2012 5:53 am
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Blue as in 'sorrowful' ........ I'm blue .... along with a multitude of others who have shed a river of tears upon the passing of our dearly beloved, Gentleben - 'Gentleben,' so aptly named for his gentle ways, his devoted patience in guiding us in appreciating the universal language of photography, so loyally committed to a common goal each and every Friday, so visionary in bringing us all together via his brain child of Foto Friday and making us one, so deserving of everyone's respect. He was a true ambassador of good will and a diplomat of the highest order.
Gentleben has left his mark on this site, and I honor him with MY river, the Wisconsin River, symbolic of the tears shed at his passing. It flows peacefully here .... carrying the message, "May he rest in peace". May he know through cosmic conveyance he was so very well-loved.
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