Author Archives: widebertha

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.” – Charles W. Eliot (1834 – 1926) Monday was D-day; my appointment with the hypertension specialist. When … Continue reading →

These past few days have been strange indeed. There are some nasty people out there in cyberspace who continue to bombard me with email viruses.  I have counted 15 so far today.  I am tracking the IP addresses and my … Continue reading →

My cat has decided to make my flower basket his new hang out. I figured why not and added a cozy blanket to make it more comfortable. Come next Christmas I might have a problem when I want to use … Continue reading →

This past week was not one that I would want to keep in my memory bank.  I am not sure why I feel so discouraged and unmotivated. Could it possibly be because of the pathetic medical care I am receiving … Continue reading →

“To know how to grow old is the master-work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.”    ~ Henry Frederic Amiel 1821- 19881 On Friday morning I brought my two jugs (24 … Continue reading →

The telephone conversation I had with a lab technician at the local hospital this morning was a complete farce. I called to make arrangements to have the tests done that No Name had ordered on Monday.  I gave the technician … Continue reading →

 School was cancelled today. It was -35C with a wind chill of -50C.  Minus 40 Fahrenheit and minus 40 Celsius is the same temperature.  Because of the cold temperatures I cancelled my appointment with the neurologist.  I did not feel … Continue reading →

Last week at chat, my friend Heather listened to my complaints about my symptoms and reminded me to ask for a catecholamine and metanephrine test the next time I saw No Name.  I will be forever grateful to her for … Continue reading →

Success: To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in … Continue reading →

“The greatest homage we can pay to truth is to use it.” “Be yourself; no base imitator of another, but your best self. There is something which you can do better than another. Listen to the inward voice and bravely … Continue reading →