Kay's World, Politics, and Other Insanity

It's another day in paradise. Yesterday morning I discovered a rather cute kitten on my front porch crying. As near as I can tell he/she was abandoned. In a perfect world, I might adopt him/her but I can barely afford to feed myself properly due to cuts much less pay for neutering and shots so I'm trying to figure out what to do about him/her.

Here are some more timely graphics and videos. Enjoy

* Why we should be proud to be feminists . . .

* I always knew that George Carlin had a rapier wit but I didn't realize he was prophetic. Here's Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker up to no good with a comment from George that applies. Please be advised that George uses rather strong language . . . but y'all knew that, didn't ya?



* I hear a lot of people saying that they're not interested in politics as they question my interest/participation in the political. German poet/playwright Berthold Brecht offers a powerful statement on why knowing what's going on and why it's important is essential.

* Another reason I don't/won't do Facebook . . .



Saverin, the billionaire co- founder of Facebook Inc. renounced his U.S. citizenship before an initial public offering that values the social network at as much as $96 billion, a move that may reduce his tax bill.

Hope y'all are having a great day!!!

Happy Blogging

Another One Bites the Dust . . .

I didn't post yesterday. Sigh. There went the closest thing I made to a resolution for 2012 was to write here daily and couldn't even do that. I'm hopeless. I did, however, manage to get around and visit bunch of y'all and I suppose that's a good thing.

Right now I am exhausted. So I'm copping out.

Here's a video with a 1:47 parody for our times . . .



And here's Marcy giving 'em hell:



I'm going to bed.

Happy Blogging!!!!

Kay

Random Cranky Thoughts

The late great humorist, Will Rogers,  used to say "All I know is what I read in the papers."  I understand that. Today he would  have to say 'the media' with the advent of all the varied ways we received information. The past week we've seen lots of  things that are simply batsh*t crazy going on in the world and Kay's World has been pretty nutty as well. Needless to say, it's putting my poor damaged brain in an uproar and putting me in Cranky Old Broad mode.

* I have a bright red, shiny new cell phone that does all sorts of crazy stuff that's basically useless as far as I'm concerned and the damned manual might as well be written in Greek.  I don't text. I don't tweet. I don't feel a burning need to check my email on my phone. When I'm traveling, I have a cute lil' Acer notebook and all I have to do is stop at a place with free wi-fi if I feel a burning need for an internet fix which is relatively rare. I love y'all but sometimes I need a break from cyber space. All my cell is for is when I'm not home  calls and the free long distance which comes in handy with so many out-of-town friends and family.

* I'm absolutely thrilled at the implosions in the Herman Cain (sexual harassment) and Rick Perry (drunk/stoned/whatever).  Neither had any interest for me.  Cain demonstrated a profound ignorance before the scandal and Perry gave credence to why Texas Aggie jokes exist.  Either would be a disaster for our stature on the world stage. Y'all can see Perry's embarrassing performance here. Let's just say that the snowball's chance in hell that I'd had of voting for him melted.

* Highlight of my day:  I picked up Gracie from school today so she could attend a neighborhood friend's Halloween party. The downside is I was to help her with homework if needed. I don't understand how they teach math these days so I hope it was okay.

* I saw Dr. Maria last week and we're going to explore some new options for me after she gets a report from Dr. Jody -- who I see on Thursday -- and I think/hope she fixed the ear that keeps clogging up. If not, I'll be seeing a Ear, Nose & Throat guy -- like I don't have enough doctors already. I'll be interested in see/hearing about what the blood work shows as well as the EMG results. God knows it will be something weird. It always is. Sigh.

* Democracy for America sent me a very cool bumper sticker that reads: UNIONS=JOBS which Miss Ruby will wear with pride. Cool, huh?

* I had a weird phone call from polling organization for an unnamed political organization asking me to participate in a survey and in return I would receive a Caribbean cruise courtesy of a contributor to said organization. Bogus, huh? This smacks of dirty tricks to me so I hung up.

* Here's a video -- a lil' over a minute -- from my young friend Lauren who's doing a great job of covering Occupy Columbus. We are Ohio and we are proud!!! Don't forget to vote!!!!!!!!!!



I'll be around to see y'all tomorrow -- I hope!!!

Happy Blogging!!!!

Kay

Soul Searching in the Wee Hours

Y'all know that I'm a Netflix junkie. The range of material in its library never fails to surprise me. Lately, I've been on a history/documentary jag and they offer a lot of excellent material. I particularly enjoy PBS' American Experience Series which delves into the people and events that shaped our country -- from Dolly Madison to Roberto Clemente.

Last night I watched its tribute to Eugene O'Neill -- arguably the greatest of American playwrights with four Pulitzer Prizes and the Nobel Prize to his credit -- and my favorite playwright. I'm not certain why it practically tore my guts out but it did, so here I am writing this in the wee hours. Like most writers, O'Neill draws from his life experience -- and what a painful experience it was for him. The late sportswriter, Red Smith, said: "Writing is easy... just open a vein and bleed . . ." and if any of you have ever read O'Neill's autobiography-based "Long Day's Journey into Night", it will not surprise you that he was completely drained by the time he finished the book.

Why am I boring you with this? Because watching that documentary set off a bout of enlightenment and pain for me. It explained why I can't finish a lot of my writing projects or even talk about others. Will this epiphany make me face my demons? I don't know. What I do know is that knowing they are there is an excellent start.

Happy Blogging!!!!!

Kay

Not Much of a Post Today . . .

My brain is empty today. All the crap going on in our government just disgusts me and what really angers me is the stupidity that's being perpetrated on both sides so I simply can't allow myself to muster the anger/energy to raise my blood pressure which is a bad idea for me anyway as y'all well know.

I just heard yet another congressman mourn poor old ladies living on 19K a year. If I got 19K a year, I'd think I was rich. Sigh. I get less than half of that so when I say that I'm poor, I'm not lying or exaggerating.

My son called early this morning and told me that he was headed my way but may not have time to see me. His best friend's dad passed away and he's just coming in for the funeral and will be driving back to Kentucky post haste. This touched me, too, because I knew Tommy's dad. I spent 6 years living in the same neighborhood, attending school, and graduating from high school together in 1965. We weren't good friends but when I think of him, the words 'funny' and 'pretty nice' -- mostly because he didn't tease me a lot. His son and my son have been best friends since their freshmen year in high school (the same high school as his dad and I did) when they began playing high school soccer  22 years ago. Tom Jr. calls me 'Mom' and my daughter 'sis' because he was an only child so he counted our family as his. My son called his mom 'Mom'. We joke that they needed two mothers. I guess I have to go to calling hours as much as I hate them. Eric can't stay long -- Jen and his boys are now in Kentucky and school starts this week -- and his swimmers are back to begin training -- not to mention that he and Jen are getting settled in their new home. I don't know if I'll see him or not but I do understand if I don't get a visit. 


Hope y'all are having a great day!

Happy Blogging!!!!

Kay

A Couple Notes

Thanks for all the good words yesterday -- especially the ones from Gene who made my Monday so very nice!!!

* Today getting in the swing of things was difficult but I did manage to get some visiting in and if y'all didn't see me, I'll be around.

* My computer woes continued and I finally decided to switch my default browser to Firefox. Hopefully, MSN can stuff it where the sun don't shine. We'll see how that goes so please bear with me as I adjust to the ins and outs as well as the peccadilloes that are always inherent in any software one encounters. Helpful hints and advice are always welcome.

* Glen Beck really did it this time . . . in less than two minutes! Y'all can see and read about it here.

* The Ohio Democratic Party is holding a 'Good Jobs, Strong Communities' Rally at the Statehouse in Columbus again on Thursday!!! I wish I could go but I can't. Think maybe we're fed up here in Buckeye land?

* Have y'all seen this man? He looks like a man to be reckoned with carefully.

I just wish he'd use some of that with certain members of Congress.

* Here's the song that's been (annoyingly) nagging at me since my birthday and I'm hoping that by posting it, it will go away and leave me be 64 my way. It's really sort of a guy song but it won't go away. Sigh.



Happy Blogging!!!!!!!

Kay

Quiet Sunday

I'm in kind of cranky mode but not outrageously so because usually it paralyzes me in brain and body.

Snow is still with us although the sun is actually out today. The temperature is still in single digits. I skipped Mass today -- my body doesn't tolerate such temperatures well. I think God knows that and will forgive me. This weekend was a disappointment but I managed to get some things done and when I'm done here it's back to work.

I didn't go to the symphony last evening because I didn't feel well and still don't. However, in case y'all didn't notice, I did get around and visit y'all and hope to stay caught up. It takes 3-4 hours for me to get through my list.

I also got a few things done on my ever-present "Gottado Lists" and I think that I might actually cook a decent meal meal today. I have some fresh spinach tortellini and the ingredients for al fredo sauce with mushrooms -- a serious yum. I'll probably wind up eating it for the rest of the week. I will never get used to cooking for one.

I watched some old movies (Bogart!) as I worked on yet another needlepoint project but I haven't mustered the courage yet to get out my new art supplies and play with them. I suspect that will come after I get caught up with my chores a bit more. (Yes, Diane, I watched the videos you suggested and I learned a lot and you will see my efforts first! Rain: You're next)

The River Stones Project ends on the 31st but I kind of like it so I might keep it around on a sporadic basis. It's been interesting and thought-provoking.

One of my challenges for the new year is to get all my closets and shelves organized properly and find the right containers in which to store them. I found some excellent organizers for my jewelry was amazed at all I have acquired and that I need more of them. I also found some excellent organizers for my dresser drawers at the dollar store, Yeah, I'm a sucker things that help keep things neater. I can't wait for the organizer for Miss Ruby's trunk that I bought on eBay to arrive.

Someone just knocked on my door so I had best close here.

Hope y'all are having a great day!!!

Kay

Nobody Likes a Crybaby

I have been in serious Cranky Old Broad mode (as if being sick and buried in snow wasn't enough) ever since I saw Leslie Stahl's overly sympathetic interview of soon-to-be House Majority Leader John Boehner. It really made me angry.



This idiot astounds me!!! He's only two years younger than I am and I understand how he grew up because I came from a blue collar family and I don't complain about it -- it's just how it was for lots of us. It galls me that he makes a big deal out of only one bathroom. In those days *everyone* only had one bathroom and there were a lot of big families unlike today. I know a lot of middle class folks who are having a really difficult time adjusting to their reduced circumstances when the policies in this country destroyed their lives. It happened to my husband and I and I adjusted easier than he did because of my upbringing.

And oh hell!! I went to mass every morning before school, too -- it was part and parcel of going to Catholic school. It wasn't a big deal. We survived it. We also went to confession every week. It's just how it was growing up in the 50s! I think it's tacky that he even brings it up! And Leslie played to it and treated him with kid gloves. I was waiting for her to say "Poor baby!!!!" or kneel in homage.

And yeah, we all had chores that varied according to how big our families were. Somewhere that disappeared when someone somewhere decided that a work ethic was child abuse. I was lucky -- my chores were a piece of cake because my mother was/is a perfectionist and didn't give us anything too difficult. My least favorite chore was cleaning my dresser drawers every week -- not because it was difficult -- but because if they didn't pass muster, they were dumped out anf I had to start over!!! Yuck!!! (And my kids wonder why I'm obsessive-compulsive). When I became a teenager, my favorite job was mowing the grass. It was a time when I could think without interruption. My sister decided one day to get in my face one day while I was mowing and man-oh-man did I catch hell when I said, "You do it!" and walked away. And yeah, I worked crappy jobs and got scholarships so I could go to college, too. Big deal. Not! I'm proud that I did it and my kids did the same because their dad lost his job when they were in high school.

Boehner annoys me because he's a hypocrite. While he likes to talk and cry about how tough his life was as a poor kid, his actions in Congress decry (pun intended) any sympathy he has for us ordinary mortals. He supports and votes for tax cuts for billionaires while the people of his hometown suffer.

(Cranky Old Broad mode off) I hope I'll be back tomorrow with updates and not cranky.

Hope y'all are having a great day!!!! Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!!

Kay

Stupidity Is the New Normal

I'm still feeling lousy and it's forced me into Cranky Old Broad mode. The insanity of the media this week isn't making me feel any better. It's nice that the Democrats are trying to play nice but I've come to the conclusion that it's time to play hardball.

This is not the party of Barry Goldwater and Abraham Lincoln -- even Tricky Dick Nixon had more brains than the current crop of candidates from what used to be the Grand Old Party. That alleged humans like Palin, O'Donnell, et al are taken seriously by anyone astounds me and offends my definitions of intelligence, decency and honor greatly and I am going on the record that, while I have always tended to be an independent and I've voted for the candidate rather than the party, I have never voted a straight ticket in my life. 2010 has changed that. I have decided will not vote for a single member of the Republican Party. If they are unopposed, I will write in Micky Mouse or Bozo the Clown.

I want to make a statement that the crazies cannot have my vote. Yes, I know that there are some decent people left in the G.O.P. -- I even know some personally. However, I refuse to give credence to the party of 'NO!' with my vote because they've allowed their party to stoop to such low, shoddy standards. I stopped listening to my local radio station -- I like and know the on-air people -- because the powers that be put Fox News as their national news feed. I urge all of you who agree take a stand, too. I'm tired of anyone giving them an iota of credibility. I'm looking for a list of their sponsors and intend to vote with my feet and notify the advertisers of why I won't buy their products any longer.

Time for some comic relief. I like Bill Maher mostly. I especially like his "New Rules" feature and here's the latest edition that left me laughing so hard that tears were running down my cheeks. It's rather bawdy so if you're a Puritan, don't say I didn't warn you. Frankly, I think a couple of his ideas border on brilliant.



Hope y'all are having a great day!!!!

Happy Blogging!!!!!!!

Kay aka the Cranky Old Broad

Still Buried

I have been busy trying to get as much done as possible before Tuesday when I start my temporary assignment with the Census Bureau. This week I won't be around much because I'll be working 8-hour days. The ensuing weeks will be part-time so that will be easier and better for me.

* This quote rattling around in my poor demented, damaged brain for ages and has been very much with me since Friday night and a point of contention:

"Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.”

I'm not certain who said it but I think it's very good advice that I have failed to heed more times than I care to think about. Silly me.

One thing I understand is that the business world is important and I am more than willing to work with that so when Jeff called and said he was going to go play golf with his partner, his partner's son and a important potential client, I just said, "Have fun!" and reminded him that we had Lynda's fund raiser at 6:30. He said he would be here on time to go to supper first and added that landing this account could mean that he could completely retire which he has really wanted for a while. Good stuff!!!

A few hours later he called (probably from the 19th hole) and said that the gentleman (who obviously had no wife/S.O.) was insisting that they have dinner and talk more so he would meet me at the gallery. I was a bit disappointed but did my best not to say a word and said I'd go ahead and he could catch up with me later at the gallery.

* The fund raiser was a triumph!!!! The cakes were beautiful and yummy, the wine excellent, the art fabulous!!!!! And the band was absolutely great -- lots of the really great rock classics that everyone enjoyed. Saw lots of old friends and acquaintances and met some really lovely new ones. Danced my lil' heart out! By 9 o'clock, however, I was starting to get a tad annoyed. No Jeff. The cake auctions began and I wound up buying one -- partially because I was getting annoyed. (I'll show you a photo as soon as Lynda's husband emails it to me. I forgot my camera.) He finally arrived about 10 full of apologies, a hug for me and handed Lynda a nice check. I was angry and I still am and I think I'm going to stay that way for a while. I am tired of people in my life who don't consider me a priority despite my best efforts on their behalf.

* In the course of the evening I had had a couple conversations with alleged friends who asked why I hadn't called. Why? Because when I do, they don't return them and I said as much so I stopped calling. I make time for people who are important to me. That's what friends and family are supposed to do.

Jeff keeps calling and apologizing and wants to talk. I don't. I am cranky and tired; I said my piece and now I just want some space so I can concentrate on what I need to do for me. Am I wrong? Maybe. It won't be the first time and it certainly won't be the last. I'll get through it but I'll be damned if I'm going to be anybody's doormat.

This is my song for today as I try to get things done. I think "don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy" is damned good advice. I tend to do that too much.



Hope y'all are having a great day!!!!!

Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!

Kay

Snowbound and Digging Out

I'm in Cranky Old Broad mode today. I've been working very hard not to go into that mode for quite a while but today I was more or less goaded into it.

* The main roads are clear but side streets like Jeff and I live on are still an outrageous mess. Sigh.

* We didn't go to the symphony last night because we decided that we didn't feel like braving the cold in dress up clothes which are never warm enough. Instead, we went to the Syrian restaurant in jeans, boots, and sweayers for steaks, pilaf, Greek salads and adult beverages and hung out with friends. It was just what I needed.

* Today Jeff dropped me at home after noon Mass and headed to the groc shop. Poor Miss Ruby was buried with only small hints of red visible and none of the usual suspects had come to her assistance. They did clear a tiny path to my door that was adequate but not great. After dumping my stuff, I grabbed my trusty snow shovel and headed out to rescue Ruby. I had barely got started when Joey came similarly armed to help. Needless to say, I was grateful (and rather annoyed with Jeff) and headed out to refill a couple scrips and replenish the caffeine supply.

Now in the more than forty years of our friendship, I don't think I've ever been upset with Jeff more than a dozen times but I was livid today and when he called later to tell me to come back over to his place to watch the Super Bowl, I politely told him to go to hell and why he should go there. After all, I helped him with the snow at his house and with my disabilities, I needed help a lot worse than he did. He's called a half dozen times since and had the pizza shop deliver me my fave. I called and said thanks but I wasn't going anywhere until tomorrow. I'm sorta watching the Super Bowl but I really am not interested other than cheering a little for the Saints. I can't cheer for the Colts -- they're still supposed to be in Baltimore. It's not easy being a Browns fan.

* Tomorrow is Dr. K. (hare hare) day and I hope it's a good. I was diagnosed with this thyroid stuff nearly three years ago and it's time for answers.

* It looks like I may have to cancel my test next week. Don't even ask . . . sigh.

* More snow is heading our way. Sigh.


Okay! Cranky Old Broad mode is officially off (until the next time). Hope y'all are having
a great day and that you win the Super Bowl pool!!!!!

Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!!

Kay

After Thanksgiving Thoughts

I hope y'all had an excellent Thanksgiving!! Mine was quiet. I did my volunteer work at the parish and, as always, it was gratifying. Of course, we were busy as you-know-what so I was tired when I got home. I made myself a plate of turkey and trimmings and ate. Had some chest pains that scared me and put myself to bed for a nap. When I woke up, I felt better and I called my stepmother and we talked for a while. She was delighted. I guess none of her many nieces and nephews visited or invited her to share their holiday. I understand how she felt. I did promise her that I will visit come Spring. Ohio winters are not fun for driving.

* I have to get a new planner for the new year. My schedule is filling up with doctor appointments (and not much else) -- yet another sign that I'm getting old and decrepit.

* I had dropped off necessary paperwork at a state agency back at the beginning of October. I never was notified of the changes that were supposed to be made. I called several times about it -- but refuse to sit on 'hold' for more than an 45 minutes (and that does a nasty number on my blood pressure). On Wednesday afternoon I called in hopes that people were getting ready for the holiday and 'hold' would be short. I got lucky and got someone to talk to after five minutes on hold. The young lady checked and yes, I did turn in the paperwork (duh?) and said she was placing me on emergency status -- good stuff, right? -- and someone would call me on . . . Monday. I hollered a lot and will holler again on Monday prolly IF they call as promised. If they don't, I will be on the phone to everyone I can think of to scream and yell. It's been costing me money that I can ill afford and I am done with their baloney.

* I have to get Brice over to bring up a few of the holiday decorations. Maybe it will cure my 'bah! humbug!' frame of mind. I simply can't get excited about holidays anymore. Some motivation might help.

* Dental work was denied and the dentist is resubmitting my claim. Need I say more?

* I sorta broke my Black Friday rule. I actually went shopping on today. However, I didn't go to the malls or The Evil Empire. I went to a Big Lots store located in an old, nearly empty shopping center. Surprisingly, it was a tad busy but manageable.
Unfortunately, I spent a tad more than I planned because they had some books I wanted really cheap! Books are always my downfall. I also bought some ornaments for my lil' Christmas trees. I hope they work. They will have red and silver baubles -- aka scarlet and grey -- in hopes that my Buckeyes win the Rose Bowl!!!!!

* I'm glad y'all enjoyed the old TV stuff -- I had a blast looking at it and trying to decide what to use.

I know I sound cranky and yeah, I guess I am. However, I do always land on my feet and I'll be all right. I'm just tired of not feeling well and dealing with bureaucrats. Hopefully, the docs will help with the former and that will make the latter easier. Pray.

Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!

Kay

Observations on Kay's World of Late

No real post today. I had a post started but decided I shouldn't post much of anything because I'm in a frame of mind that's just too muddled to write.

However, I didn't want y'all to think I abandoned y'all again. Hopefully, if I get some rest, I'll feel better.

Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!!!

Kay

Yikes!!!!!! A Major Motion Picture!!!!

One of my favorite mystery writers is Patricia Cornwell. Her Dr. Kay Scarpetta series is a really excellent!! I've read all sixteen books in the series. I received her newsletter in my email a few days ago and it brought the news that the latest book, "Scarpetta" is being made into a major motion picture. The website has the info in detail.

Sigh. Yawn. Now I don't know about y'all, but more often than not, I find that when books I've read are made into movies, 99.9% of the time I'm disappointed. Now I'm intelligent enough to understand that a lot of revision has to be done to condense a book to the length required for the silver screen and that some screen writers do better than others at understanding what's essential to the plot and characters.

What's got me frosted is casting. They are casting Angelina Jolie in the title role. After reading the entire series -- all sixteen books -- I think I ban say that there is no way in hell I can see her in that role and I'm sure other Scarpetta fans agree. Somehow I simply don't see what the producers were thinking as she really isn't the right 'type' to play Kay Scarpetta. (Nor is she the right type to play Kay Dennison. lol) I have not been impressed with Ms. Jolie and have decided that I will not see this film as the writing will probably as bad as the casting. I try to avoid getting annoyed when possible so I doubt that I will see this film.

It's been my experience that anytime Hollywood gets hold of a mystery series detective, they botch it. They did it to Lawrence Block's Matt Scudder and John D. McDonald's Travis McGee (although the latter said he never let them do it again). They've done it time and again -- botching plots and casting badly. Adapting is one thing; changing stories completely is another. I'd like to think Ms. Cornwell is maintaining a certain amount of creative control but with the choice for the title role, I think not.

I rarely like movies made from books. They have to cut too much from the story so my feeling this way is no great surprise. And yeah, as far as I'm concerned, the only Bond ever worth a damn was Sean Connery so take my thoughts with a grain of salt.

The reason I wrote this is that I wondered if any of y'all are fans of this series and want to know what you think.

Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!!!

Kay

Cranky and Moving Slow on All Fronts

I haven't left the house since I came home Saturday night. I've been exhausted for God knows what reason and sleeping a LOT. I might drag myself out tomorrow but we shall see. This is weird for me -- I tend to like to be moving and I'm mostly a people person. I think it was the encounter with bureaucracy on Friday that rocked my world and left me drained and cranky.

I hope I can get some energy back so I write and visit y'all more. Fran and Rain both are suffering blogging blahs, so maybe 'tis the season.

Speaking of Fran, she had a fun post about 'blue' songs. Here's a "b last from the past" video of one of my favorites from my youth in the early days of rock and roll.



Happy Blogging!!!!!!!

Learning

I learned a couple things past couple days.

1. As much lip service as people give to their concerns about privacy on the 'Net, they follow the crowd to MySpace and Facebook who is one of the biggest violaters.
2. The government is NOT here to help ANYONE.
3. Having the courage of my convictions doesn't get me anywhere except ostracized.
4. Lying is the new national pastime.
5. Friends who tell you they're concerned about you, aren't.

I am crabby, tired and upset but I will prevail and survive somehow. It's been a rocky week. I am tired and feel like hell. Hopefully the doc will make a move to help Friday.

Hope y'all are doing okay. I will be fine. All I ask is your patience.

To end on a brighter note, here's a video of one of my favorite songs as sung by one of my favorite actors (playing one of my favorite curmudgeons) from the film version of one of my favorite musicals. Enjoy!!!!



Happy Blogging!!!!!!

Either Way It's a Dang Nuisance

I've mentioned my thyroid problems frequently of late. Until you've dealt with it, you've really no idea how important that little gland just below your Adam's apple is to your health. While it's tiny -- it weighs in at less than an ounce -- the hormones it exudes affect every aspect of your metabolism. In short: when it's out of whack, so are you.

I've been studying it of late at the Mayo Clinic's wonderfully informative site on all things medical. It provides excellent tools to learn about your diagnosis and treatment as well as a symptom checker to help you make the decision to see a doctor. Actually, it's a hypochondriac's dream and can scare the hell out of you if you're of that ilk. I'm just one of those people who, when I or friends and family have medical issues, I have to know everything about it.

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) two years ago after much testing and the discovery of tiny nodules (goiters) on my thyroid. The doctor put me on medication that made me feel better and I've had frequent blood tests to measure certain hormones that create this imbalance. My doctor took me off my medication almost a year ago so they could measure the difference in my blood work and decide how to proceed. Later this month I will be learning my fate and hopefully, something will be done so I feel human again. However, the powers on high are messing with my health care programs so don't count on it. I really believe people are dying because of the bureaucrats.

If y'all read Incurable Insomiac, you know that Steph is not only an insomniac but she suffers from Hashimoto's Disease, a variation of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It's an auto-immune disease unlike the other two. It's interesting that all make a body feel totally exhausted. They all affect one's memory and sleep patterns and mood. Whether your thyroid is working overtime like mine or a is slowpoke like Steph's, you are a hurtin' unit and tired all the time. Amazing that such a tiny thing has such power.

I wanted to upload a chart I made with all the symptoms but Blogger wouldn't let me so I wasted lots of time and had to put links up instead. Copying and pasting it is far too messy. The symptoms of any of the three make a body tired and miserable but the only one that has "nervousness, anxiety, and irritability" listed is hyperthyroidism. So now you know why I'm such a Cranky Old Broad.

Here's a video by The Godfather of Soul (at age 63) that states what my goal is and demonstrates the energy I want back. And I hope Doc Smith makes it happen -- soon!



Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!

Tired and Scared

Working a forty hour week has been hard on the old gal. I'm not used to it but reminded myself that it's just temporary. I wish that I could make the bureaucrats understand the latter. Right now they are trying to take away some benefits from me and that's causing extra stress on the Cranky Old Broad -- and that's my excuse for neglecting y'all while I rage and fight against the machine aka bureaucracy. I do apologize sincerely and will spare you the drama.

The sad part is I may have to quit the job. Unfortunately, if I do, I will have a hard time making it -- having stayed at home to raise my kids really has a nasty effect on what I get for Social Insecurity. I am afraid of what's next for me but I don't want to whine.

Instead, I think we need another blast from the past with a favorite clip from one of my musicals!!!!!! I really loved this scene with the late, great Yul Brynner! Enjoy!!!!



I'll be around again if I ever get this damned mess straightened out and can think rationally again.

Happy Blogging!!!!

Quick Update

I am still seriously buried but tomorrow I should be getting back to normal. Here's a Maxine for y'all. Frustration has reigns and I might get some sleep someday!!! I think that I'd better do something about it.



Happy Blogging!!!!!

Kay

More from the Deep Freeze

Still buried. Gotta go dig out Miss Ruby. Big Red and the kids dug out a bunch yesterday but there's more this morning. Arrrrrrrrgh!!!!!!!! Snow is a four-letter word here!!!!

I slept a lot yesterday so I'm behind on visiting y'all. Mea culpa. I'm still not a very happy camper.

Gonna try to go to work but word is it's bad out there.

Hope y'all are having a great day!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!!!!!!!