Still Not Dead

No, I'm not dead yet! (One of my favorite Monty Python quotes). We arrived safely from MD. It was amazing to see how my aunt's cancer had progressed. When she was here in March, she had several lesions open on her neck; now all have coalesced into a gaping maw. Sorry, not a pretty picture, 'cause it ain't. Hospice keeps changing her meds to try and get her comfortable. Not sure, but I might be able to fly up at the end to be with her and J., her longterm b/f. He has taken such good care of her. Awesome.

The trip to Orlando was great. My friend from work and I made the trip together, and it was well worth it. I'm looking at Women's Health Care in a new light. One of the speakers pointed out that the health of our patients begins when they're in the womb of their Mom, which is true. And then we provide care from periods to menopause. And then they disappear. We want to look at the whole life of a woman, not just her childbearing years. So, I'm thinking, the public health system in FL needs to reprioritize $ to Primary Care. Nothing is more frustrating to me than finding a medical problem (HTN, diabetes, etc) and hoping they can get care someplace. Back in the day, I would walk the lady to "General Clinic" and she would be well-attended to. *sigh* I miss the old days.

No big change in kid land. Hubby doesn't need surgery, which is great, but they don't know what's wrong with him, which isn't. Neurology is such an interesting and frustrating field. Interesting to study or read about, frustrating to have problems with. Geeze, if I keep ending sentences in prepositions, the English police will be after me.

Speaking of English......and speaking in English, two years ago I precepted a nurse practitioner student from England. My first impression, looking at her sunny (not tan, disposition) face was, "We are going to be great friends!" And we are. Hubby and I went to their house for the first couples meeting, and Hubby and he got along spendidly! It's easy to lapse into British-speak when talking with or about them. It's so fun! I've learned a few new words (I'm learning English, why can't someone from another country who's lived here 12 years?). Did you know that "stroppy" is about the same thing as bitchy? Hehehe. And it's not a good thing to imitate Penfold from Dangermouse and say, "Cor, Chief!" Cor is the same as saying, "God!" without thinking about or talking to Him. One of the big ten.

Hubby has a new toy!!! A 50 caliber S&W. He is setting up to reload his own bullets, like in the old days. Melting lead outside in a small iron pot (wheel weights, spent bullets, etc). He'll also reuse his brass. The ready-made bullets are quite pricey. Yes, he has a new gun. This means I get jewelry! Except I really don't want anything right now. Maybe a nicer type of watch to wear to church and other-than-work places. My velcro $6 Wal-Mart watch is great for work, and an extra for boating and fishing.

Speaking of which, we haven't been out in ages. The motor is not "peeing" well enough, which means the cooling system needs to be cleaned out. And we need a new battery. I miss going out on the water. Such a soothing feeling, until Hubby has us flying 40mph over choppy water. Then it's just fun, usually. Sometimes it's annoying.

Anybody watch "House?" A new addiction for me. I swore last year that as my favorite t.v. shows were cancelled (JAG, Judging Amy, 7th Heaven, Joan of Arcadia) that I wouldn't start any new shows; I was watching too much t.v. Then the girls at work kept talking about "House." I kept avoiding it because I truly thought it was one of those "I'm decorating my neighbor's house, and they're doing mine" shows. Now I watch each Tuesday, and the reruns on Friday nights at 11 on USA network. I can sleep in on Saturdays!

I've chattered on quite long enough. Y'all have a great night. Oh, by the way, hurricane season starts next week. Gee, I can hardly wait! ;o)

~~me