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Monday, September 24, 2007

Spirit Cast #1


Listen as I take you through my very first Spirit Cast. I'll discuss my recent decision to take a break from typewritten blogging, our neighborhood block party, and tell you about a new barge on the Columbia River designed to carry Ethanol.

Links From Spirit Cast #1:
Pictures from Our Neighborhood Block Party

Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS Society)

Barge Carrying Ethanol on Columbia River



27 comments:

Steven said...

It looked like it was a cold start to the picnic and then eventually warmed up with the sun out. I hope the weekend was an enjoyable one!

john said...

Hi. I liked your first cast!!
I hope that they find a diagnosis as well as figure out a good treatment plan.
Keep posting, I'll come back and listen again.

Stacey said...

nice 'cast. Seems to be a decent format. :)

Sorry about the discomfort at the computer. I see people with repetitive stress injuries almost everyday, and let me tell you, even when there are just soft tissue problems, it's a b*tch to resolve unless you change up your routine. Good luck with that.

Glad you're still around.

Anonymous said...

Given your family history you are very wise to jump on this right away. I hope the doctors will be able to give you some answers as well as some relief. I also thing you are wise to ditch the Ambien. I hope that the weird dreams soon pass and that good and normal sleep patterns return.

I also just simply enjoyed the cast. Having never met you, it was good to put a voice to the pictures, another piece of the puzzle. Thanks!

Jack said...

Are you sure it's not capal syndrom?

Numbness in the thumb, first two fingers and the inside of the third.

If not threated, it will reach and hurt in your elbow.

It can cause problems to the back and also legs, do to bad circulation.

Jack said...

That was carpal.

Sorted Lives said...

Glad to hear you are okay. I thought about you this evening and where we were to go to dinner. Next time! I know, leaving Maryellen in charge of the arrangements... Take care of yourself. M and I are with you in thought!

Anonymous said...

Hey sweetums. Good idea on the Spirit Cast. I bet it was much easier than writing everything.

Like Joel said, you have the classic symptoms of carpal tunnel. I've been dealing with it too, and it can really be painful to deal with. I should write about it sometime.

But I'm so glad you're working with a doctor, nonetheless. I got so torn up when you first wrote about your problems, because I was scared about the possibilities. But now perhaps it's not so bad :)

Good for you on the Ambien. And the block party looked like fun.

This was a nice little narration of what's been going on with you :)

Anonymous said...

I'm glad we still get to hear your thoughts! Take good care of yourself!

Dave2 said...

Might want to look into some alternatives to help you sleep. I'm fighting insomnia constantly, but don't do so well with sleeping pills because they make me feel drugged up during the day.

One of my new favorites is a homeopathic product called "Calms" made by a company named "Hyland." It's not a sleeping pill, but helps calm your mind so you can fall asleep more easily. A few Calms and a half a Melatonin won't knock me out, but I can get more sleep that way than with nothing at all.

Ur-spo said...

yikes i have not done one of these
i hope i don't bungle....
i'll let you know how i do.

Jimmi said...

Great job! Love the name, that is so upbeat...Looking forward to some more.

Smooches!

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed your cast, Lewis. More importantly, I am glad that you are taking care of yourself and doing what needs to be done to ensure your good health.

T-Bird said...

very nice. this works well for you and is enjoyable to listen in.

Trailhead said...

You have a very soothing voice. Love the cast.

I hate these pissy things that go wrong physically -- they cause annoyance and anxiety until you get them checked. Best wishes getting it all sorted out.

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