I had a routine doctor's appointment today, and, while confirming I'm up to date on vaccines, she expressed her fear about future vax availability. I told her about cute winter boots, code on tiktok for resistance, and my current resistance work. She's very grateful that I'm using my time well, from my sofa!
The hip is still an issue, so while I was there, full service doctor, I got bloodwork to see if the gel continues to be safe, an xray, walk in downstairs, done. And I have a ref to an orthopedic practice, to see what to do next. So it's all good and I continue to get excellent prompt medical attention, thanks to Medicare and geography. Home in time for lunch.
Update: I'm sure you're all clustering around eager to hear. No? Too bad. Anyway turns out I can continue with the gel, and it's not bursitis, at least not now, it's arthritis. Anyway everything I've been doing is appropriate for this finding. So there's that.
Speaking of resistance and boots, you do realize that every time you use FOTUS' actual name you're teaching the algorithm and increasing the power of searches on his name? That's why for a long time I've resisted, by writing it as T***p, and not speaking it in audio spaces online. Tiny effort but at least it doesn't increase the damage.
Here's today's resistance or rather acknowledgment of thanks
Anyway today's resistance was a note of thanks, receipt above, to our State AG for being in the forefront of demanding tthe illegal federal fund freeze be rescinded. Thanking officials for doing a good job is helpful to them to keep on doing a good job.
The freeze is rescinded, and I believe Medicaid portals are now functioning again. I expect it was a trial balloon to see if it worked. Massive backlash said not today. And we now know to respond instantly when they try again, as they will.
I've also messaged both my senators to insist they vote solidly against all future cabinet candidates. I expect Booker will, Kim will have some corny reason not to. But they've heard from this constituent.
Now we need to fight Noem on the TPS issue. That's temporary protected status given to people in severe danger in their home countries, think Haiti. I'll find a way to message her, you can too.
To my amazement considering how far up my dander is, my blood pressure was fine in the doctor's office! Action must suit a person.
And, if you're affected by the rollback of negotiated drug prices, you can contact the pharma company directly, or try Mark Cuban's reduced cost drug program at
https://costplusdrugs com
Happy day, everyone, we got this!
I'm fascinated by the various forms of resistance, most of which I don't understand, but I keep trying! (I live in the UK.)
ReplyDeleteIt's useful to learn tactics in case you need to apply them.
DeleteThe mutts cartoon is wonderful. I dogs checking all the time. Yes, still here.
ReplyDeleteIt works in a few different contexts.
DeleteGood to hear that things are not all going just as the orange one wishes them to. Long may that be the case.
ReplyDeleteMillions of us are working daily to bring that about.
DeleteGood for you, all round!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think you're doing okay, too, on all fronts.
DeleteWe are expecting tariffs being levied on Canada this weekend. Our government is putting tariffs on our goods going to the U.S. as well. So much of our produce comes from the south. Buying local doesn’t help much for produce this time of year.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was thinking produce when a few blogistas mentioned buying Canadian. But you may also get produce from Mexico or Chile, which won't be affected.
DeleteKeep fighting the good fight, Boud!
ReplyDeleteAnd you help with moral support, thank you.
Delete"There are many different kinds of strength." I like that.
ReplyDeleteSo true. It's not all about marching and shouting.
DeleteWell done. I have my reps on speed dial/email saved. So glad the doc appointment was good but you are reminding me not to wait any longer on my shingles and pneumonia vaxes.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely get up to date quickly, those are really important ones.
DeleteI'm beginning to heartily hate Arthur so I feel for you. I'm glad to hear though that the gel is doing the job. I, being of farming stock, tend to use Absorbine Sr. (not Jr...that stuff is like using nothing). It's marketed as a horse linament but our family has used it for years. Doesn't smell wonderful but it really helps.
ReplyDeleteRead a news report (how I hope it's not true) that the donald is planning to send immigrants toGuantanamo Bay. Concentration camps are coming unless something stops him.
Thanks for the absorbine tip. That sounds like the stuff my brother used after soccer games. I bet I know that smell.
DeleteDon't dwell on every stupid thing he says, you'll get nuts! But yes I expect private prisons are happening, sadly.
Good for you on getting the medical stuff done! Glad to hear that you are basically in fine shape. Arthritis is just a fact of life at a certain point.
ReplyDeleteAlso- good for you for sharing different ways to resist. You are always on top of it.
I thought that about the arthritis, too, probably not surprising at this point. But it's not as bad a diagnosis as it could be, and I'm glad to know more.
DeleteAnd I'll live to fight another day!