After reading the now-accessible true story about the deception from politicians during the Vietnam War, I have little trust in them. One can always hope. Shining lights do appear now and then....
A Pun walked into a bar and shot ten people. News headline: Pun In, Ten Dead A man swallows Scrabble tiles. His next trip to the bathroom could spell disaster....
Sad news, indeed. Cyclone-- Thanks for letting us know....
Excellent clarification in 1. and 2. That is my understanding as well. I still expect/hope to get my first vaccine by the end of March. In the meantime, it's a monkish life....
Great news, Gary! Amen on your comments about Politicians....
Todd--If you haven't yet, discuss this with a tax specialist and/or an investment specialist. (I know we have at least two on the forum). That's what I did prior to retiring and that expert advice...
I've seen these dismal statistics, too. For some, it's not a matter of the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, it's a question of whether the virus exists!...
People who don't understand science are really messing with the scientific facts about the Covid virus and vaccination. We're in a new Dark Ages. Thankfully, we have solidly reliable scientists like...
One can't live in a bubble and protect against every eventuality, but practical measures help with mental resilience. The easy answer is to give up bicycling; the crazy answer is throw all caution...
Being noticed while cycling-- I already use a neon reflective vest when riding. I am getting a brighter flashing red rear light. I already have other safety features, including a front and rear...
Aussies rock! And roll!...
Bicycling has increased in popularity in the US and many cities are constructing separate bike paths. There are plans to build a bikes-only route across the country. In many areas abandoned railroad...
Tommy Lasorda was one of those guys who made baseball a great sport. Thankfully, he was able to watch the Dodgers win the World Series again in 2020....
I like your post, HT. I know the rights of the road, but regrettably a man on a bicycle is no match for 2 tons of steel....
Congratulations, Jim and Ken, on getting vaccinated. What a relief, I'm sure. Here in Washington State, we're still at the primary responders level and long-term care residents level, although those...
Agreed. CBT works for me. A day at a time....
I'm a bicyclist. Ever since last month's accident near Las Vegas in which a truck plowed into a group of 20 cyclists, killing 5, my anxiety has risen and it's difficult to stop thinking about it....
I've got health anxiety, which wasn't helped by the fact that I worked in healthcare. It's under control now. I'd suggest using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, either on your own or with a knowledgeable...
I don't, of course, know all the details, but that strikes me as so unethical on the part of the insurance company. So much for moving to a warm state. I live in a lukewarm state. Or lukecold, if...
Didn't JackH change his forum name from another name, then from JackH to a new one? In other words, he may still be active on the forum. Will the real JackH, please stand up?...
Pretty good week for me, all in all....
I only read the news online ( no TV or radio news). That way I have more control over what I I read--or not read. Here in the Pacific NW U.S. the vaccine distribution is going slowly, but prioritized...
I have a friend who writes songs about sewing machines. He's a Singer-Songwriter. Or sew it seams....
Same here....
You're right, of course, but I think that almost always a side topic is titled Off Topic, which allows uninterested others to scroll past to prostate-cancer specific topics. I did not OT this post,...
Each individual is different. In my case, I was on citalopram for 5 years at a lower dose, but felt I needed to up it. I doubled the dose and did not have any adverse side effects . I've been at the...
Why?[/quote] Some of us require sports like baseball to add beauty to our lives, to take us out of the daily grind. Some of us also use sports as a motivator to do our best. Watching the Tour de...
I'm happy to read that your heart issues had a great outcome, Clocknut! It's amazing what they can do nowadays to restore good heart function. Cleveland Clinic, among others, is also busting up...
Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has died from prostate cancer at age 81. Rest in Peace....
@BillyBob. Initially, when I got the high calcium score, my anxiety about an imminent heart attack was sky-high. Like you do, I've done a lot of research and that helped a lot. Calcified arteries...
...which is a one-week vacation to Philadelphia. Second PCa survivor to receive the vaccine gets a two-week vacation in Philadelphia....
At a small rural hospital with 100 employees, a shipment arrived, but was found to contain only 99 doses of the Covid vaccine. A meeting was held of all staff to determine who was the least critical...
The presidential election isn't over according to one of the candidates; and there's still an election to be decided in Georgia (the state, not the country)...
The vaccine rollout is and will continue to be a logistical nightmare. Already healthcare workers are jockeying for the front of the line and cutting in line to get the vaccine. At the Kaiser...
@BillyBob--My Coronary Artery Calcium score was 1,600, so I got put on statins. A stress test with echocardiogram was normal. My dearly beloved wife got a CACS of zero. Go figure. I follow all 7...
I'm not in a joking mood. My computer got hacked On Christmas Eve! I am so upset that I have to reset everything and change my credit cards, too. A warning to all to be careful, especially when...
Exactly! Well said....
A continuous worry and source of anxiety for the duration of the pandemic is near an end. My mother, in her 90s, lives in a long-term care facility, which have been incubators for the coronavirus. I...
Yes, the lower the blood pressure, the better (lower risk of a cardiac event). Did you fast for your Triglycerides test? They don't reach a nadir until a 12-14 hour fast. < 70 LDL is the goal for...
Thanks for your thoughtful words, oceanfisher. The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings....
You've got two things going on: pain and anxiety. That's a very tough combination! I don't have significant pain, so I can't be of any help there, except to empathize. About anxiety, I had moderately...
Congrats on 16 years. When we got our surgeries, 16 and 14 years ago, respectively, Active Surveillance was not given as a viable option for us Gleason Sixers. It is now, but we can't change the...
Merry Christmas! Thanks for your heartfelt sharing about how things are going. It's normal, I think, to be anxious when going through all that you've got on you plate. Someone said, "Old age is not a...
It's important to celebrate milestones. Thanks for sharing your with us, Halbert!...
This is my routine in reverse: Acetaminophen in the morning (600 mg extended release and 500 mg immediate release) and NSAIDs later in the day. I stopped daily baby aspirin at age 70. I'm neither an...
I was engaging in some negative thinking around the fact that there are no holiday concerts due to the pandemic. So in a burst of creativity, I got on YouTube and watched some lovely performances...
Man calls urologist to make an appointment about his problem with incontinence. Urology office: "Dr ___________'s office, Can you hold?"...
I've been taking Celexa for generalized anxiety for a decade. Works well for me, without causing any unwanted side effects....
I'm a "tea"-totaler, and drink tea all day long. I drink good tea that I buy through online shops. One of my favorites this year is from the country Georgia, made by "Renegade Tea Farmers" who...
My doctor took one look at my gut and refused to believe that I work out. So I listed the exercises I do every day: jump to conclusions, climb the walls, drag my heels, push my luck, make mountains...