Monthly Archives: April 2010
Eats, shoots and leaves – 140 character limit on Twitter
_________________________ I enjoy Twitter most days. Not all, but most. The challenge is sending comments into the void and not knowing their impact. I’ve taken a “if I like it and think the tweet is funny, I’m sending it” attitude. … Continue reading
Filed under cystic fibrosis, Fun & Humor
The Power of Two – Coming Soon
Check out this new documentary I just watched an excellent trailer for a new documentary coming soon. It’s called The Power of Two and its subject matter includes cystic fibrosis, different cultures, and my favorite subject of overcoming great odds … Continue reading
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10 things I don’t want to hear from my PICC line nurse
I’m going through man-a-pause. No, that’s not on the list, but it should be. It was all I could do today to keep from using ALL CAPS in my tweets. The number of tweets I didn’t send was higher than … Continue reading
Filed under cystic fibrosis, Fun & Humor
Letter to My Daughter – April, 27 2010
The Lessons of Blogging I started this blog for you – I think. It’s not quite what I thought it would be. But that’s not a bad thing. I had good intentions. However, now it travels in its own direction. And … Continue reading
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Monday Musings: Malcolm Gladwell, rapid cognition and CF
In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell explains the importance of thin slicing or rapid cognition in decision making. He states that these terms are not “gut instinct,” but rather an educated decision made quickly based on the conscious and unconscious … Continue reading
Filed under cystic fibrosis, Health care
Fox pays me a visit
Last night, Fox came to visit. Fox: Why are you sleeping? Me: I’m not. Fox: Your PFTs went down. Me: I know. I was there. Fox: What are you going to do about it? Me: Cry like a baby. Fox: … Continue reading
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Post Battle Blues – Please add to the list
[CF Fatboy's guest post is in the comment section. Watch out, it burns.] Feeling tired today from the battle with @cysticgal. It could just be the cipro, day 7, or the Old Milwaukee, bottle 7. I wish we had added number … Continue reading
Filed under CF Guy Stuff, cystic fibrosis, Fun & Humor
CF BLOG THROWDOWN: Dude Versus the Lady
Are you ready for the CF Rumble in the Jungle? In the pink corner, we have CysticGal, sensitive and kind, who adores pictures of bunnies and anything pink. She is loving, caring and the perfect model of CF womanhood – … Continue reading
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Getting ready for Friday’s Thriller in Manila
Well, Gentlemen, it’s on – Cystic Fibrosis defined by the sexes. CysticGal has accepted my blog challenge. Tomorrow, the battle of CF wits takes place here and on my opponent’s web site. Here’s my training plan for Friday: Wash down … Continue reading
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PFTs, Body Blows and Advice from the Fox
Sometimes a CF punch doesn’t knock me down. Sometimes its a good punch to the body and takes my breath away, but I regroup. That’s why I hate PFTs. Today, at my post hemoptysis appointment, I took a punch. Not a … Continue reading
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