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Entries from November 2004

A fine sort of therapy

November 30th, 2004 2 Comments

Therapy.

There are all kinds of therapy for all kinds of issues. I know. I’ve had more than my share.

I’ve been bent and twisted on a chiropractor’s table. I’ve been steamed to near lobster perfection in many a sweat lodge. I’ve been made to look much like an escapee from a Clive Barker flick during acupuncture. [...]

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‘Respecting’ the Muslim

November 30th, 2004 2 Comments

I was zipping through the headlines today when I saw one about a ‘high-ranking’ Al Qaeda thug putting out a tape bitching about the treatment of Muslims by the U.S.of A. Here’s a bit of it…..

CAIRO, Egypt — Top Usama bin Laden lieutenant Ayman Al-Zawahiri vowed in a videotape excerpt [...]

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The Bush Dodgers

November 30th, 2004 No Comments

When I read this I laughed until I hurt. My ribs are sore now… ~M*

‘CANADA BUSY SENDING BACK BUSH-DODGERS’ by Joe Blundo

The flood of American liberals sneaking across the border into Canada has intensified in the past week, sparking calls for increased patrols to stop the illegal immigration. The re-election [...]

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For the most important things…

November 30th, 2004 No Comments

Sometimes there are days when the pain isn’t quite so bad. Sometimes there are days when the stiffness isn’t so intense.

But it is darned rare when both things happen on the same day. But when these days do occur there is simply no way to not get out of the house and enjoy it while it [...]

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Another step in the right direction

November 28th, 2004 No Comments

It isn’t a huge start. Heck, it really isn’t the start. Especially when compared to Massachusetts & Vermont. However, the Domestic Partnership and Responsibilities Act does have the overwhelming support of the citizens in California and isn’t near as likely to bring on a full-scale frontal assault from the Xtian Fundies as Massachusetts’ gay [...]

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The Lesson… Comments back on and running!

November 28th, 2004 2 Comments

Well, that last post mentioned a lesson. The lesson is as follows:

If you are using WordPress - and I do recommend it - make sure you do not have excess spaces in your ’spam words’ list. They will cause issues!

At any rate, you may now comment as you wish!

Lesson learned!

~M*

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Comment Spam. How I hate comment spam…

November 27th, 2004 1 Comment

Yes. It’s true. I hate spammers - of all types. But most of all I dislike those comment spammers that attempt to wreck my blog for their finacial gain - or of sheer vileness.

Problems with these bums has left me searching for various ways to combat the act. I’m trying a couple of different methods. [...]

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Vet Alert: Alcohol and Diabetes

November 27th, 2004 No Comments

Drinking this Holiday season? Here are some tips for you Diabetics out there with the spiked eggnog… ~M*

Tips for Staying in Control While Consuming Alcohol Alcohol can continue to lower your blood glucose for several hours after you drink it.

By Anne Blocker, RD, CDE

People with diabetes should take the following precautions when consuming alcohol:

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The Difference a Browser Makes…

November 27th, 2004 1 Comment

Amazed again….. Perhaps I just don’t get enough sleep. I seem to be amazed a lot lately.

As strange as it may sound, I had not, until just now, viewed this site in Internet Explorer. When I moved to WordPress was the same day I had discovered Firefox and ,frankly, I hadn’t looked back.

Yes, Firefox is just [...]

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If the shoe fits…

November 26th, 2004 No Comments

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Comments are back

November 26th, 2004 3 Comments

Comments are back.

…at least I think…. ~M*

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Vet Alert: People With Diabetes at Risk for Depression

November 26th, 2004 No Comments

Here’s a article on a link between diabetes and depression. Duh. Nothing new in that to those of us with diabetes, and especially those with little or no income and diabetes. Sadly, many of us vets fall into this last catagory, including myself. For your information….. ~M*

People With Diabetes at Risk for Depression
Wednesday, [...]

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Thankfulness

November 25th, 2004 No Comments

Interesting term, ‘Thankfulness’. It’s odd how one’s view on the subject can change over time. How it can expand and contract over time. Mine has.

I always looked forward to Thanksgiving so much more than any of the other ’standard’ holidays. It was a time for Family. Unlike Yule/Christmas which are so commercialised now and never fails [...]

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