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Oregon is sure in a lot of financial trouble. We have twelve percent of our population out of work—percentage wise, we are the Numero Uno in the country in terms of unemployment We are extremely in the red–four billion dollars!–and hunger is rampant here. And by hunger, I don’t mean absolute starvation; I’m [...]
Good Intentions
Posted by: branwynne77 on: February 6, 2009
You know what they say about good intentions…. That faded cliche does still apply, especially when it comes to blogging.
I know this is going to come off whiny, but I am so drained by the end of the day. Even WoW is too much for me, on occasion. I feel so boneless when I get [...]
The Situation Will Get Worse
Posted by: branwynne77 on: February 2, 2009
Articles like this one by CNN make me grateful that I a) have no children–except my cats– and b) have a relatively “stable” job. Of course, I don’t take my job for granted. I’m still worried about it and what I would do if the worst should happen.
We spend $50 a week on food. That’s [...]
Working Out Does Not, In Fact, Kill Me
Posted by: branwynne77 on: January 12, 2009
I’m sorry that I haven’t been interesting in a while. I just got caught in a blah post phase. Like every subject and every idea I thought up wasn’t good or developed enough for posting material. Pick, pick, pick…that’s what I do. I pick on this and that. I criticize my [...]
The Montagues and Capulets of the Middle East
Posted by: branwynne77 on: January 4, 2009
If the Israelis and the Muslims can’t share land, I think the UN should take it over and make it so no one can live there. It’s darn ridiculous that they can’t think beyond their own greedy, land grabbing, religious zealotry and just get along.
I am not a big fan of religion. I am, however, [...]
Odds and ends…
Posted by: branwynne77 on: November 26, 2008
This isn’t going to apply to Facebook, but I’ve linked my blog to Facebook so that it updates Facebook with my latest blog post. I am cleaning out all the old links that have not been active in months and are unlikely to return. They will always be welcomed back, of course, if they become [...]
Celibacy Is Good For Me
Posted by: branwynne77 on: October 9, 2008
It’s not for everyone, but I find celibacy and I get along just fine. I choose celibacy (or have had it chosen for me) because I believe normal relationships are not for me. I am not a touch-o-phobe, I give tons of hugs–I like tactile contact, but I don’t see myself connecting physically in that [...]
Phrases You Don’t Want To Hear From Your Doctor
Posted by: branwynne77 on: September 18, 2008
And certainly not in one appointment….
“That’s interesting.”
“Oh my god, that looks painful.”
“You’ll feel a little pressure now.” Pressure? Just call it pain, lady. Let’s be honest!
“Come in next week for testing on that rash on your foot.”
“Hmm. That unknown rash on your toe could be dangerous.”
I went in to my clinic for an impromptu appointment, [...]
We’re All Going To Die~or~Stupidity Should Be Painful
Posted by: branwynne77 on: July 15, 2008
After reading the headlines in my state-wide newspaper, The Oregonian, I have decided that we are all making a trip to a hot place where we get pitchforks poked at us in uncomfortable spots. And we’re all going to arrive there in style; ala a basket. I just hope someone brings salsa and tortilla chips.
First, [...]
Songs You Don’t Want to Hear…
Posted by: branwynne77 on: May 8, 2008
While going to the doctor’s office.
Dr. Feelgood –Motley Crue
Dust in the Wind–Kansas
Don’t Fear the Reaper—Blue Oyster Cult (?)
The Halloween Theme—Not sure
Who Wants to Live Forever?–Queen
Bad Medicine—Bon Jovi
Woot! I don’t have edema. I DO have some circulation problems in the metatarsal region which will require careful attention. I dubbed it pseudo edema and the doctor liked [...]
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