A DAY OR SO IN MY LIFE! WHO CARES?

My body does not assimilate potassium in a normal manner. I take it daily and eat foods that are high in potassium; however, sometimes it goes way down and I am weak and sick because of it. It does this infrequently enough for me not to recognize the problem. My doctor called and increased what I am taking by three times and I get tests again next week. I hope this works fast because I am tired as yesterday's dish water. I hope all of you are doing well and the weather in your area is righting... Sign in to see full entry.

We will know tomorrow. I went to the doctor today since I could not control some new symptoms and she was concerned since they did not correlate with anything she is watching. So we did the labs and tomorrow we will have the results. I did have great news I had lost another 10 lbs just since my last visit. I have lost a total of 38 pounds since I have been seeing this doctor. I sure don't look like I did most of my adult life I weighed from 110 to 120 and, no I am not going to tell you how much... Sign in to see full entry.

I have not felt my very best the last few days. Today I was not able to go to the Nursing Home for our ministries. I really miss them when I don't go. They have them compartmentalized into the usual large group which they call "Big Church" then there is the "Garden" this is the alzheimer's section. In the Garden there are some very colorful characters. Sweet, cute and sad to say the least. One is a rather large peasant stock sort of woman. She is German and was an educator in an American College... Sign in to see full entry.

Few activities have been curtailed to any great degree because of the several days of rain. Walking has been one of them and I can tell it. Other things got in the way of walking as much as the rain. The sun is bright already this morning but the vegetation around us is lively, green and beautiful. The difference is dramatic when there is no rain for a long period of time. Even if it is little rain the plants are nourished and bursting with life, they appear to be standing in appreciation. I... Sign in to see full entry.

She still does not have a name but first things first. She is about to register for writing classes. I tried to impress upon her to get a lot o rest and keep those white socks or sox clean. Her answer was to Mom and Dad you two write and I will guard the copier. That is unless I nod off. My big sister is keeping me hopping to stay our of her way. That can make a little kitty a bit tired. My Mom says I need to get to know you nice folks, so here I am at my finest, dreaming of our first meeting. Sign in to see full entry.

Well it looks like George and I may be new parents, unless someone else cries foul. We were walking a couple of days ago and George had heard a funny noise as we began on the trail, not me I was running my mouth and heard absolutely nothing. We made it back to the starting point and George got down on his knees in front of a car next to us and pulled out the cutest little pale yellow and white kitty. We went to everybody in the park asking if it was theirs and if it was not would they take it?... Sign in to see full entry.

Diabetes particularly responds well to these foods. 12 Best Fiber Foods When you think of fiber, do you think of bran flakes and Metamucil? Whether you have diabetes or not, it's smart to look at a food's fiber-to-carbs ratio. Carbs raise blood sugar but fiber can moderate that rise. Fiber comes with a host of other health benefits, too -- not the least of which is that fiber foods fill you up, so help beat back the flab! Here are 12 to add to your grocery list today... 1. AVOCADO. One whole,... Sign in to see full entry.

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large... Sign in to see full entry.

Today we had another little show-off storm and a little rain came with it. Thankfully the rain wet the tips of our grass and flowers, but the humidity is horrible. I think it is worse where TAPS is than here. The temp cooled a bit after the rain; however, the humidity made our walk seem more like a climb. We can see from our state of things in this country today that we are down for the bell and still there are those who do not believe it is true, do not believe they can do anything about the... Sign in to see full entry.

Being in one of the areas that is accustomed to tornadoes we know what to do and have advanced notice of them. These things that are coming now like what came in such mass last week over such a staggering area are odd to say the least. George and I walk by the lake and last night when we had done about half our walk I saw three streaks of straight line lightening hit the lake. It looked odd, I felt odd about it and suggested we go home he agreed and we did. We drove into the drive way and I saw... Sign in to see full entry.

When it comes to shoes I am stringy. I should have been a cop, my feet are flat as the floor I walk on. It has been more and more difficult to make my daily walk because my feel and legs do hurt. George laid down the law about shoes. He told me it was time to buy shoes, real shoes, good walking shoes and you will not get them for $40 I don't want to hear anymore about it you are falling, having trouble walking because you are too stingy to buy a pair of shoes. Why because they ware out, well... Sign in to see full entry.

There is no such thing as luck; therefore, I am so very blessed. Over the past few years I have fallen many times, I know when I have a bad fall. I did have one last Sunday and the beauty of this is that the next day I intended to go to the hospital and get a full clearance. But low and behold.... All the residents of the nursing home began to pray for me soon as I fell. The places were sore, all over my body was sore, places were red and angry looking. I expected as I wrote on Sunday to have... Sign in to see full entry.

One act drama shows at a most unexpected venue. At about 10:55 this morning a man and his wife have finished up their Christian service at the Alzheimer's Unite of an elderly care facility and are moving to another location in the building for the second such service when..... You see one of the ladies in the hall wanted to attend and she was having trouble with her chair so George, that's my husband put his guitar on the back of the chair handed me the music stand and he pushed the chair to the... Sign in to see full entry.

We received an invitation early in the month to a luncheon today. The luncheon was given by the Nursing Home where we do a ministry. We are the new kids on the block for volunteer ministry. We did not know what to expect. We have been there for four months now and you know we love it. I am not big on professional luncheons or dinners. They are usually political in direction and fairly boring. Well I was in for a major surprise. There was a room full of people who are volunteers in all sorts of... Sign in to see full entry.

Why Chief Justice Roberts Made the Right Long-Term Decision With ObamaCare Bert Atkinson Jr. June 28, 2012 3:59 pm Before you look to do harm to Chief Justice Roberts or his family, it’s important that you think carefully about the meaning – the true nature — of his ruling on Obama-care. The Left will shout that they won, that Obama-care was upheld and all the rest. Let them. It will be a short-lived celebration. Here’s what really occurred — payback. Yes, payback for Obama’s numerous,... Sign in to see full entry.

Today you are getting the Health Blog, hope you enjoy it. I never write these they come from some informed Medical Person. By Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and Michael F. Roizen, MD Since you're reading this column, we bet you're aware that the news about vitamin D3 -- the superhero of nutrients, able to bolster bones and battle everything from heart disease to cancer -- just keeps getting better. But glowing reports aren't the whole story. And like repeat rides on the Tilt-A-Whirl at the county fair, more... Sign in to see full entry.

I am taking a note from C.C.'s book. I am going to write one blog per day and put into it whatever is on my mind. That means I shall attempt to conjoin all those gummy bears into one circus act: A BLOGGER IS COOKING, PLAY FAIR OR TAKE YOUR BALL AND GO HOME, AND BELIEVERS ARE PEOPLE TOO and of course: A DAY OR SO IN MY LIFE! WHO CARES? all into one blog. However; I shall not do any more than one entry at a time but I may write more than one blog per day. Today I am hacked big time. I have no... Sign in to see full entry.

Eighteen months after purchasing the three-bedroom home in Suquamish, Wash., the Bates learned in late 2008 that the $235,000 home had been previously used as a meth lab, where the highly addictive and toxic stimulant was manufactured. (Courtesy: Jessie Bates) A highly addictive drug with potent central nervous system stimulant properties, crystal meth resembles glass-like fragments or blueish-white "rocks" of various sizes. (DEA.gov) A host of toxic chemicals and materials are used to produce... Sign in to see full entry.

23 Adult Truths 1. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is. 2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. 3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger. 4. There is great need for a sarcasm font. 5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? 6. Was learning cursive really necessary? 7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I'm pretty sure I... Sign in to see full entry.

Mancession: Is the Recession Killing the Male Spirit? Bert Atkinson Jr. June 24, 2012 11:18 am Check out this list found over at The Economic Collapse Blog that says that recession has been particularly difficult for men. Now, with that being said, let’s be clear: this does NOT mean women haven’t been affected by the recession, but the list simply points to a few reason showing how men have been directly affected in these categories. See for yourself and comment below to let us know what you... Sign in to see full entry.