Working It Out

As I mentioned, I’ve been having back problems and was referred to a spinal neurosurgeon. Last Friday I went to the doctor’s office… and saw the doctor’s assistant. In theory, I think physician assistants are great. Doctors are busy people and should have assistants. But somehow, I always feel gypped when the PA walks into… Continue reading Working It Out

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How Presumptuous

On Saturday I get a rather thick envelope in the mail from one of my best friends. He lives in Queens. I hadn’t talked to him in a few weeks so I had no idea what he’d be sending me. Inside was some raffle tickets, a self-addressed stamped envelope and a card that read: Please… Continue reading How Presumptuous

Need Some Help

My dad will be 70 on Friday and I need to get him a gift. Any ideas? I’m at a total loss. He loves to sail, golf, run and read. Oh, and he’s a wino big wine drinker.

I’m Lame

My knee has been bothering me for a long time and I first saw an orthopedic doctor over a year ago. He prescribed physical therapy. I never followed through on it for a variety of reasons, not the least of which was the construction going on at my house at time. Terrible, I know! The… Continue reading I’m Lame

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Go Democrats!

Mel and I voted this morning on our way home from the pool. We were numbers 52 and 53 for our district. I’m glad Spitzer won; he’ll be the first Democrat governor in New York in 12 years. He’s done good things for the state as attorney general and I’ve liked the campaign he ran.… Continue reading Go Democrats!

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