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Quote of the Day: 1/17/10

“Life is no straight and easy corridor along which we travel free and unhampered, but a maze of passages, through which we must seek our way, lost and confused, now and again Checked in a blind alley. But always, if … Continue reading →

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That's a wrap, well, almost.

Well, the two-day stress test wrapped up on Friday, and I was really glad when it was over. The second part was pretty simple, and thankfully, there were no snags. This time they used an IV to inject a small … Continue reading →

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Mr. Heart's Photo Shoot

Today was the first day of Mr. Heart’s two day photo shoot. Now, I know you must be thinking “Mr. Heart’s two day photo shoot?  What the heck are you talking about?”  Don’t worry, I’ve processed the negatives from the … Continue reading →

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Resolution Review 2009/2010

So, I realize this post is now almost 2 weeks late,  as we are now 13 days into the year 2010.  I had plans of posting this before New Years, and even started writing a few days before then, but … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: 12/30/09

“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” – Bill Cosby.

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One Year Later

Today and tomorrow, December 29th and 30th, mark 1 year since I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and Congestive Heart Failure.  And my god, what a year it has been.  What a difference a year can make. As I … Continue reading →

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Fight It! Friday

On November 27, please donate $1 (Yes, just $1!!) and help make this holiday season special for families adversely affected by diabetes. http://www.fight-it.org http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/303124cb58ea043b

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Today, November 14, is World Diabetes Day

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A Move and Two Tests

It’s certainly been a while since I’ve written a substantial post, and it’s not for a lack of wanting to write.  I’ve just had a whole bunch of things going on, and well, I just haven’t had time.  Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Can You Manage Chronic Pain By Pretending It Is Okay?

Here’s another great article written by Lisa Copen, in which she talks about how we sometimes have to put on our best “gameface” in order to keep going in spite of our chronic illnesses.  Enjoy. Can You Manage Chronic Pain … Continue reading →

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