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Thursday, March 24, 2011

::::::::>>>> Mysterious Me? ::::::::>>>>>

A sense of dread overcomes along with sudden thoughts/visions? of myself telling other family members bad news about another member, by phone and e mail..I am startled and shake my head, attempting to chase away the negative vibes, mindful the latest communications with the loved one in question... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Hocu-Pocus..or Reality?

I received a call from my pulmonologist's office this morning to inform me that things are moving along in setting my appointment at Indiana University Medical/Surgical Center. I have my very own transplant coordinator now, know her name and extension number! But was advised the process is slow... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Fogel Family Update

We have a democratic process called "innocent until proven guilty" here in my country, the United States of America. What that means is the rush to judge and/or convict someone who appears to have committed a crime is tempered by a thorough investigation, study of the facts and everyone involved,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 11, 2011

The Hypocrisy of Terrorist Supporter/ Republ.Representative Peter King

New York Rep. Peter King says his past support for the Irish Republican Army (I.R.A.)--long listed as a terrorist group by the U.S. State Department--doesn't pose a double-standard for the hearings he gaveled to order in the House of Representatives yesterday on the threat of Islamic radicalism. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Return

I've been ill yet again but on the mend - my doctor says my ability to recover swiftly bodes well for the future of my health. We shall see, I'm not as focused on trying to stay alive just for the sake of existing. A recent amazing experience has helped me put things in perspective. If I ever had... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Just to Say...

A Big Thank You to All who commented on the previous post. Azur, my condition is under the copd umbrella of lung disorders, because it is obstructive and the damage has a permanent element, lung tissue wise, although the reversibility factor in regards to the airways is much more predominant than... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Between Life and Death ~ Time?

Not well at all today; breathing shallow, saturations (oxygen levels in blood, measured by a little finger clip I keep handy) dropping every time I move, it seems, tired, so tired..and frightened, frustrated, teary... Background - I've shared a little about my serious health condition here, but not... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Why

I have always been one to read and listen to media content that is out of my comfort zone - stretching the muscles of thought is the most effective method of keeping one's mind open and functioning. And consuming only what is agreeable can become narrowing not to mention boring eventually. So I... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

OH NO - Egypt is soon to be an extremist haven - the poll, the numbers, the

................................................................poll?.............................. Per a Pew research poll taken last year, a majority of Egyptian citizens feel favorably toward Islamic fundamentalism in government - I was rather shocked as I thought the citizenry in that country... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

For the Thinking Love of Blogit...

I learn greatly from the people here! - in my comment section and by reading the posts of others. Examples of my "education": Takes more courage to be non-prejudiced than to be prejudiced - because reaching out to what is different or unknown - be it culture, religion, etc. - does require some... Sign in to see full entry.

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