Happy Hump Day to all!
Cincinnati is getting spotting rain for a few days, but we got the golf in. Yep, I played with the blurry eye. How’s your weather?
The eye drama continues. This morning I went to an ophthalmologist specializing in the retina. After some tests with some interesting equipment to get images of my retina, the conclusive diagnosis is an occlusion of the central retinal vein – a blockage in the main vein leaving the retina, which consequently slows down the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the demanding cells of the retina. No medication, but my wife and I have a decision to make in upcoming weeks about the next test. Meanwhile, we wait, plus I will meet with my primary physician next week for her perspective.
Life: The Musical is up next with Act 5 featuring Dreams … so song titles must include dream(s), dreamer, dreaming, or compound words with dream. Curtain time is Wednesday at 9:30 pm (Eastern US).
On to the midweek dose of satire courtesy of The Onion. Any favorites? As always, for those desiring an extra challenge, use the words in the headlines below to create your own combo. Mine is at the end.
Embed from Getty ImagesMale gaze falls upon Buffalo chicken bites
Everyone in Sears spanking a child
Dad way scarier when controlling temper
American Medical Association changes stance on self-immolation
Taco Bell warns employees against directly exposing skin to food
Working artist has developed thick skin for sound career advice
New study finds employee morale drastically improves after watching co-worker throw fit
Single most replaceable person in company will walk if he doesn’t’ get raise
Man holding giant turkey leg never been more captivating in entire life
Everyone on wedding dance floor simultaneously wonder if they’re truly happy
My Combo: Giant turkey falls upon chicken to change employee morale at Taco Bell
A Frank Angle 
Dad way scarier when self immolating!
Sending good thoughts your way for that vein to clear, Frank!
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Cathy,
Now that’s scary! … and the good thoughts received!
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Glad we don’t get those drivers on our roads….
Buffalo way scarier when controlling Taco Bell chicken bites
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Bulldog,
Knowing that you know how scary buffaloes can be, so now they can control Taco Bell!
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My fake medical creeds may never recover, Frank. Good luck with the next round and keep Us posted.
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Elyse,
You can keep your fake credentials! 🙂
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Single giant turkey leg will walk on wedding floor.
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X,
The images of a giant peg-legged turkey on the wedding floor is quite the sight.
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Good luck with however you decide to proceed with your “eye drama” Frank. I hope you find out what’s caused it.
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Lame,
The retina specialist mentioned that the cause is typically a high spike in blood pressure … so as one with bp on the low side of average, that’s tough to believe. Nonetheless, this is where the primary physician comes in (who I will see next week). Thanks for the positive vibes.
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Study warns everyone scarier after exposing skin to Taco Bell. 🙂
I’m glad you have something to at last work with regarding your preliminary diagnosis. I am sure you’ll have a lot to discuss and decisions to make. Not an easy time!
See you tomorrow night!
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Debra,
Oh no … the attack of the flashers at Taco Bell! (definitely not a Lifetime movie.
Yes, something to work with. Interestingly, a friend of mine says he’s amazed who calm I am with the situation. Of course my response is “what good would getting upset/tense/aggressive do?” Yes, I’m calm, but of course it’s weighing on my mind.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your eye condition, Frank. I am sure though that there are ways to treat CRVO. Ask your primary physician about Vitamin D Levels and it’s association with this CRVO.
Giant turkey on wedding dance floor spanking employees at the American Medical Association.
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Marina,
Now that’s one aggressive turkey! 😉
Thanks for the tip, and will do next week when I meet with my primary. Meanwhile, I keep my head up and calm!
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Sending good thoughts and prayers. Happy hump day
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Audra,
Received … thanks! Meanwhile, keep smiling … well, except I know baseball makes it difficult. to do.
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“Working artist has developed thick skin for sound career advice” makes me glad I paint for fun.
The Reds historic lack of hitting (yes, you’ve been right all along) combined with their worrisome proximity in the loss column to the cellar dwelling Chicago Cubs, has me thinking about reading Jimmy Breslin’s book “Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?”, chronicling the 1962 New York Mets.
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Tim,
The 1962 Mets were one of the worst teams in MLB history … but their problem was the inverse of the current Reds. Cheers to your painting hobby.
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Man bites co-worker on leg.
The eyes are a marvelous thing. I hope the fix is easy.
Going to play 9 holes with my friend in 3 hrs. Gnat spray is ready. Do you have gnats?
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Jim,
The workplace is such a collection of behaviors!
Good luck playing. We have gnats … but usually in pockets. My game was off last night … unsure if it was the vision or forcing my swing.
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In May-June we have these aggressive gnats. Some call them buffalo gnats. (?) They go directly for your ears, eyes, and nose. They’re bigger than fruit flies. We have a locally made remedy called Bug Soother that works well. Spray it on. They stay back.
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Yikes … definitely not our issue … hope they don’t carry you away.
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They weren’t too bad. I shot 7 over on a fairly demanding course. The 16 puts helped.
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That a way!
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http://www.simplysoothing.net/bug-soother/bug-soother-product/
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Keeping you on the good thoughts side of my brain, I do hope your eye problem is easily corrected. It must be such a worry (I’m a worrywart).
Oh the poor chicken!
Mine: Taco Bell finds employee holding giant turkey leg
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Catherine,
I’m not saying that it’s not on my mind, but a friend was telling me that he is amazed how calm I seem about it. Oh well, each of us are wired differently.
I wonder if that Taco Bell employee got fired!
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Ah the good points about us, we are all wired differently.
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🙂
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Hope your ‘eye drama’ ends well Frank. Take care.
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Madhu,
Thanks for the positive thoughts … and all I can do is hope that it do is my due diligence with the medical professionals.
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American Medical Association scarier than artist exposing skin to Buffalo dance floor
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John,
As we know, the AMA can be very scary!
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I am out of my satire creds today, so far behind on everything else. I am sending you good thoughts and wishes though and wanting you to take care.
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Val,
Thanks for the positive vibes!
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So sorry to hear about your eye Frank. I hope that all goes well as you begin to consider options.
Wedding food changes drastically improves after Sears changes turkey leg.
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Mary,
It’s been an interesting week with the eye issue, so time will tell … thanks for the kind words … and oh my … Sears enters the cantering business!
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“Everyone in Sears holding giant turkey leg drastically improves stance on chicken bites.”—Um, yeah, that makes sense somehow…
Sorry the eye malady is ongoing. 😦 I suspect you aren’t able to drive with it which probably makes life more difficult in and of itself.
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Carrie,
Everyone at Sears doing that is easy to picture and something they should consider for marketing.
I am driving, but with a bit more wisdom. Actually it’s better the past two days than it was on Friday when I drove to Springfield. Meanwhile, at least I’m seeking the right medical people.
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Oh, good. Glad to hear it.
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Even keeping my primary in the loop by writing a summary and requesting test results sent. … of course getting the results sent are another story.
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That’s so important. Ideally, the primary care doc should serve as the medical home, have records of everything, and act as the patient’s advocate. It’s difficult to do that if they’re left out of the loop, so it’s smart you’re including her. I’ve made quite a few calls to specialists and insurance companies in my day…
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Thanks for the justification. I will call my specialists tomorrow and ask for two sets of results to be forwarded to her. All 3 specialists encouraged my to keep the primary in the loop for as they have concerns that the primary can address. Meanwhile,I have already scheduled my appointment with my primary
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You are my dream patient!!
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Thank you. A friend asked me earlier why I was doing following all the records because it’s “not my job” (to quote him) … to which I responded “To make sure the records get to my primary before I get there. Otherwise, the odds aren’t good.
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Exactly.
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All he could say was “I guess so”
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There was only one possible combo today. Remind you of anyone?
“Man holding giant Bell captivating entire dance floor”
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Fasab,
I’m drawing a total blank with your combo. 😉
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I find holding a Turkey leg has that effect too Frank
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GFB,
And I wouldn’t be surprised if you find a turkey leg asap … and could be a new series of pics … that is celebs holding giant turkey legs.
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That’s a grand idea – need to get me photoshop fixed and we are away! Hope the eye gets sorted
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Thanks for the good wishes on the eye … and enjoy your getaway!
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Scotland for a wedding
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Enjoy!
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Och Aye!
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“Everyone in Sears spanking a child”….Oh…my…lord…(funny)
Keep us updated on the “baby blues”…or should I say, “baby blue’….hang in there friend…
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Suzanne,
Thanks for the encouragement. A short time ago I was thinking that my vision is actually better today than it was last Friday.
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🙂 OOOOhhh! I hope so!!
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Very sorry to hear about this eye problem, Is it something that can be fixed?
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Shimon,
I don’t think so, however, it could self-correct. For me, still a bit of an unknown. Thanks for your concern!
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Trying to catch up – too many interruptions/nonsense last week to manage any form of normal.
Fingers crossed with the eyes. Carrie’s right on target – and so are you about being proactive with records/doctor communication. Better to stay actively involved that trust these days.
Loved your take on the challenge!
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Mouse,
Tomorrow will tell me if the records come through … for some reason, I imagine some will, others won’t,
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Seems like you have to stay on top of everything these days. Fingers crossed for you, though
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Working artist finds single most replaceable turkey wedding.
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Resa,
As you know, artists are so creative!
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🙂
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