Archive for October, 2009
Supermarket lobster
One reason I didn’t use to seek out dialysis blogs is because I knew it would be of no help to read something along the lines of what I’m writing now. I woke up at 3AM this morning in the usual cold sweat that I’ve had every time I’ve been dialyzed. [Read More]
12 Years of Zellouisa
On October 1, 1997, I drove up to Eden, NC after work to my coworker’s home, where she had been keeping a tiny, scrawny kitten who had turned up in the gutter. I figured Aremid would want a buddy. I was wrong. He’s always hated her. So I’ve had to make [Read More]
How Evil Is Medco? I’ll Know Soon Enough…
My employer’s 2010 health benefit changes have been announced. Lots of costs are going up. Here is the most difficult pill to swallow, pun intended: A new annual deductible of $100 will apply for brand and non-formulary drugs purchased at retail pharmacies. That [Read More]
Facebook…in a book
Dear Mr. Toastie, We are currently in the final stages of preparing Duke University Alumni Today, the first publication ever to feature directory listings along with photos and essays submitted by alumni. We need your help! A brief telephone call will ensure your listing is [Read More]
