Like something out of a fairy tale? Not quite, but.... :)
Yesterday, after suffering for over a week with a sinus infection, Boss finally went to the walk-in clinic in Anderson. He got some anti-biotics to clear up his sinuses...and also got a prescription for Spiriva, given to patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). I knew what it was for, the minute I saw the name, and thought, "so it's come to this, has it? He's let it go this long". I was shocked, but shouldn't have been. I've lived with this for four years, seeing it spiral downward. Still, having actual evidence of the conditon has hit me really hard, much harder than him, apparently. He got up this morning and had gone through 2 cigarettes before I had time to finish my first cup of coffee.
He still takes Chantix, still does the seeds when he takes a notion, but I'd think that, after yesterday, he'd finally realize it's time to STOP, not just piddle around about it. That's really what's had me so upset today, but trying to make him understand that...well....I doubt it. He's so deep in the River of Denial that he'll probably drown in it, and pull me in with him. I feel sorry for him, but at the same time, I want to beat him senseless, or maybe beat some sense into him.
I don't know; maybe he doesn't realize that COPD is a big deal. I lost a good friend because of it, so to me, it's huge. All I seem to be able to do, is stand and watch. And wait.
How many times do you usually re-edit posts? What is the most common reason for doing so?
Submitted by Mr. Guilt.
Can't type, can't spell, leaving out words, and sometimes, I just don't make sense, especially if I try to write while I'm in high manic mode. As for how many times...whatever it takes to "git 'er done".
What item(s) do you have to prevent yourself from buying at the grocery store?
Submitted by Places Unknown.
I have to watch about picking up too much fresh food at once, like produce. I try to limit myself to only what I think I can use before it goes bad. Knowing I'm within walking distance of 2 grocery stores helps, because I know I can always run and grab something at a moment's notice, but if I'm hungry....sometimes I'm a pig :)
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Submitted by miyagawa.
I recently decided to start saving more than just soda cans to take to the recyling center down the street, since they had some pretty good prices per pound listed on their sign. My first trip netted me all of $1.20. Not much, but better than nothing.
I set off again today with some beer bottles, glass jars, and some #1 plastics (clear containers). I was in for a very rude surprise. Contrary to my last experience, they refused to take anything that didn't have a California Refund Value attached to it. In other words, they're only accepting drink bottles, whether plastic or glass, and aluminum cans, which I didn't take today. This wasn't the case before! I had previously sold them all my #2 plastic, except the grocery bags, which they didn't want.
I eked out a grand total of 50¢ today, thanks to the beer bottles and a 2-liter Coke bottle. If that's the way it is, fine. What pissed me off was their inconsistency. It's hard to follow the rules when even they don't seem to know what they are.
Back to the (gratis) recylce bin for me, unless we drink massive quantities of quasi-beer which, as hot as it is, is a distinct possibility.
Show us gas/petrol prices in your area.
Submitted by quornflour.
Gasbuddy.com shows a range, in Redding, CA of $3.33-$3.54, the cheapest being posted today about an hour ago.
How well does your name Google? Who are you up against? (Celebrities, etc.)
Submitted by Matt Blank.
I show up in posts about Frapr, Twitter, and my ex-fiance's blog! I posted to it once, just to pick on him, and there it was.
Herb Drop Biscuits
Prep: 5 minutes Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 8.
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, fresh chives, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork or your fingers, work in butter (cut into small pieces) until small pea-size clumps form. Mix in milk until the mixture comes together as a sticky dough.
2. Using a 1/3-cup measure, drop 8 mounds of dough onto a nonstick baking sheet; pat down slightly.
3. Bake until biscuits are golden brown, rotating baking sheet halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
