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12-07-2012, 12:23 PM
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I had my very first reading ever, in about 1983 at A Different Light Bookstore in Silverlake. I still remember what I wore (white culottes, red blouse), and some of what I read. My friend Tommy (he has since died of AIDS), brought me a bouquet of flowers with a card that said, "I'm bustin' my buttons with pride." Interestingly, a woman taped that reading, unbeknownst to me, and a few years ago got in touch with me through a publisher of mine and sent the cassette tape. Later she came through NYC and we met at a diner in the West Village. She's a butch out in San Francisco. Eloise wrote a letter of recommendation, helping me get into graduate school. I haven't stayed in touch with her so much since I moved out here, but I have followed her work somewhat. A close mutual friend is the one who alerted me that she was getting the laureate. Sometimes I miss L.A. |
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12-07-2012, 02:13 PM
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I really want to get up today and do things. I want to put away boxes, finish decorating for the holidays, and get into the kitchen... but I know if I can just stay in bed another day or two it will help so much with my recovery from whatever nasty I have caught... *sigh* I really do not like being idle...
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12-07-2012, 06:21 PM
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A tearful phone call from a colleague who lost her job today...business at her law firm has slowed down so she was laid off.
It reminded me how fortunate I am. Because when that happened to my office last year I only had my hours cut from 40 to 32. |
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12-07-2012, 07:14 PM
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One year ago. I believe this exact date. If not, very close.
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12-07-2012, 07:33 PM
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My sister got a call today from a fill in nurse at her doctor's office. This nurse proceeded to tell her that she had untreatable cervical cancer. I can't even imagine what my sister was going through. The nurse told her all about her condition, then told her someone would call her because they needed to refer her to a specialist. The nurse verified my sister's phone number and guess what?? It wasn't her number! The nurse fucked up and called the wrong person. Being a nurse myself, this is inexcusable. Not only did she scare my sister half to death, but the nurse also told my sister the name of the person who does have the cervical cancer.
Just has me thinking now about the poor person who did have to hear that news today. Life is just way too short.
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12-07-2012, 08:26 PM
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I'm missing GRIMM...because they chose to give SNL....on a FRIDAY night !!! {puerto rico doesn't observe DST}
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12-07-2012, 08:39 PM
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What happened to, "Hello, may I speak to Jane Doe, please?" That would have caused one less anxiety attack, anyway. |
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12-07-2012, 08:46 PM
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What's also shocking is that a) such horrible news would not be delivered by the person's doctor and b) that it would not be delivered in person. I hope it wasn't a cruel hoax of some type... creepy. And your poor sister. |
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12-07-2012, 08:48 PM
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12-07-2012, 08:49 PM
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12-07-2012, 09:20 PM
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But it just seems... I don't know. I think of how it would feel to me, even with a smart, compassionate medical professional who is not my doctor, breaking that kind of news to me. I guess I have been pretty sheltered from knowing these things. |
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12-07-2012, 09:51 PM
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One year ago...today...my surgery to save my life!!! I am both very blessed & very grateful!! To my BFF...THANK YOU for walking this journey with me...I heart you...always...
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12-07-2012, 10:17 PM
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Contemplating my aging parents and their health after spending the day with my Mom in the hospital. This woman who is a pillar of strength and does yoga and swims and only eats the right things is facing the possibility of a stroke diagnosis. Today she is like a little girl and I'm not showing her my fear.
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12-08-2012, 01:13 AM
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Now that is a conversation that is gonna stick in my head.....
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12-08-2012, 02:28 AM
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Then there is the potential referral to counseling. I can understand a follow up call if a life threatening illness has previously been diagnosed and there is a change or tests show that something alarming is going on, but a diagnosis over the phone just sounds wrong to me. I am sorry for anyone who is directed to make such a call.
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Your poor sister! The shock and dismay it must have caused!! I can't imagine hearing "INCURABLE". The C word is scary enough..on any level, but to add the I word?! And, while I am relieved it's not your sister, my heart bleeds for the person getting this news, especially in the midst of this season. I know, the world doesn't stop because the holidays are upon us..it's just such a bad time of year to hear such devastating news. (not that there is a good time) And you're right..life is far too short...we are never blessed with the knowledge of what tomorrow will bring! Quote:
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Seems so..heartless..in a field that most people get into because OF their hearts... Just my 2..wait 3...maybe 4 cents... 
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12-08-2012, 11:13 AM
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In working with surgeons who had to diagnose cancer all the time, I had many many patients calling daily, wanting to know their results. I guess it's just a personal preference. Some people don't mind knowing over the phone and some people do. I think it seems heartless for some to have to wait until that scheduled appointment in a week or two to find out those results. Let's face it, doctor's don't have the time to work patients in at the drop of a hat and if they did, it's a few minutes of their time to tell you this type of news and they are on to the next patient.
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12-08-2012, 11:50 AM
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That must have been scary Sleepy - I've watched 3 family membersdie of that damn "C" word that must have scared her shitless
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12-08-2012, 12:58 PM
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12-08-2012, 01:24 PM
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I am going to venture out of bed today. My poor house has suffered unending cruelties in uncleanliness while I have been stuck in bed... I don't think anyone else knows how to clean around here...
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