tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post3163821426353617370..comments2023-10-15T05:51:49.134-07:00Comments on Life Just Keeps Getting Weirder.: There's Elvis - Next To That Wiggly Thing!Anna Leflerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06968276973881720329noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-25261305281919043892009-04-15T18:45:00.000-07:002009-04-15T18:45:00.000-07:00As a recent and frequent "guest" of our local hosp...As a recent and frequent "guest" of our local hospital, I can sympathize. I recently got scoped in both directions (two different cameras, I hope) and it's no fun.<br /><br />Never heard back about those biopsies. Maybe I should call them? They would have called me if it was something serious, right?The Big Blue Froghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902575853613884796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-33577156566658020412009-04-10T09:37:00.000-07:002009-04-10T09:37:00.000-07:00One or both of my parents have been in and out of ...One or both of my parents have been in and out of the hospital since August of last year. I so identified with your hospital humor, at some point, all you can do is laugh. For example, my mom's had is swollen from an infilitration and has a "wound-vac" on it sucking out the gunk (think high tech leech) and a nurse comes in and tells her she has "sausage fingers". Medical term...Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103468540366761469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-69682191217588647622009-03-29T07:05:00.000-07:002009-03-29T07:05:00.000-07:00The screening process (or lack thereof) is quite a...The screening process (or lack thereof) is quite amazing for med. tech qualifications, like ultrasound. I'm in school right now for physical therapy, and when dealing with people like ultrasound techs, you realize the application process includes an internet survey on their education and a submission of a 1st person reflection essay on "why they think the medical field is important." Social inept people are amusing, so long as they are not providing direct services to you....Jay Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644907997673423666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-81081022059192653352009-03-25T06:23:00.000-07:002009-03-25T06:23:00.000-07:00I think Cafeteria Performance Panic Disorder (CPPD...I think Cafeteria Performance Panic Disorder (CPPD) originates from elementary school.<BR/><BR/>Honest, I have flashbacks, and the now-sweaty palms to prove it.<BR/><BR/>(So glad your Mom is doing better!!)Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00084508582913500810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-66925537869750155102009-03-25T05:19:00.000-07:002009-03-25T05:19:00.000-07:00SO glad to hear your mom is doing much much better...SO glad to hear your mom is doing much much better, and glad you were able to entertain her with the 10 zillion comments you get each post.Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085490655524570481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-6438083271607908772009-03-24T17:41:00.000-07:002009-03-24T17:41:00.000-07:00Hope your mother is on the mend now, since you did...Hope your mother is on the mend now, since you did say. <BR/><BR/>I was in the ER all day yesterday and took my guy to get his Cat Scan. That voice from nowhere gets on my nerves!WheresMyAngelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10846463631273691864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-23542383442687544312009-03-21T15:38:00.000-07:002009-03-21T15:38:00.000-07:00Next CAT scan I have, I'm going to meow. A lot. Ju...Next CAT scan I have, I'm going to meow. A lot. Just for grins and chuckles.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-33722301466038792872009-03-19T10:29:00.000-07:002009-03-19T10:29:00.000-07:00I like your hospital story....sorry your had to ex...I like your hospital story....sorry your had to experience it in the first place. i like people that find humor in everyday life.Elenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377371859667172825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-44044787352531417632009-03-19T01:06:00.000-07:002009-03-19T01:06:00.000-07:00Anna, so sorry to hear about your Mom, but very gl...Anna, so sorry to hear about your Mom, but very glad she is on the mend. Glad to see your funny is back!<BR/><BR/>My thoughts are with you and your family.HumorSmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385608006995986744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-11800072843454840382009-03-18T21:51:00.000-07:002009-03-18T21:51:00.000-07:00Wow! How do you make me laugh? Let me count the ...Wow! How do you make me laugh? Let me count the ways....okay, I can't count that high.Grand Poobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18223439935987831945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-27745593624741459242009-03-18T20:18:00.000-07:002009-03-18T20:18:00.000-07:00Glad things are getting better and you have been a...Glad things are getting better and you have been able to make some GREAT funny stuff out of it.<BR/><BR/>You didn't cover any motherhood hospital etiquette, though, which is really what I need.<BR/><BR/>For example, when your two year old flings himself to the floor and refuses to go anywhere with you is it bad form to drag him down the hallway by one arm? I mean, toddlers slide really well on that highly buffed floor.<BR/><BR/>Just wondering.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115002505324651653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-42072238772085271832009-03-18T18:07:00.000-07:002009-03-18T18:07:00.000-07:00Your mother's feeling better and your blog has jus...Your mother's feeling better and your blog has just made my day!<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-92142565490420681592009-03-18T17:45:00.000-07:002009-03-18T17:45:00.000-07:00I am so glad to hear your mom is doing better. I d...I am so glad to hear your mom is doing better. I didn't use the word fuck in any of those comments you read to her, did I???Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-59721785587908972872009-03-18T12:59:00.000-07:002009-03-18T12:59:00.000-07:00I'm so glad your mom is better. I'm 43 and I have ...I'm so glad your mom is better. I'm 43 and I have to tell you, I don't know what I would do without mine.bernthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905337047538489562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-4386925192457113722009-03-18T06:28:00.000-07:002009-03-18T06:28:00.000-07:00Newbie here... I officially love this blog!! I hea...Newbie here... I officially love this blog!! I heart weird.kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040730267411361863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-61452392653957230402009-03-17T23:27:00.000-07:002009-03-17T23:27:00.000-07:00You are one of the funniest writers out there. I e...You are one of the funniest writers out there. I enjoy your style.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679642225332541173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-68818592088683054402009-03-17T22:32:00.000-07:002009-03-17T22:32:00.000-07:00Needed to smile in the middle of the night and I c...Needed to smile in the middle of the night and I came to the right place! I spent a week in the hospital with my eight-year-old and everything was exactly right...the catscan thing is soooo going to make me laugh next visit.Kuliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881669733868910956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-80242732249278293222009-03-17T21:47:00.000-07:002009-03-17T21:47:00.000-07:00from Jenn @callwhenyougetthere.com(my real identit...from Jenn @callwhenyougetthere.com(my real identity)<BR/><BR/>That is too funny! Good that you can find humor in the midst of an uncomfortable situation. Because everyone knows hospitals are uncomfortable, not to mention scary, and noisy (all the machines and the interruptions) and so sterile. All I can say is, "Thank goodness for red jello!"<BR/><BR/>Glad your Mom is out of the woods. Blessings!Living and Working in Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03735204914740519136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-91236927362414836082009-03-17T20:28:00.000-07:002009-03-17T20:28:00.000-07:00I can never find my way around the hospital cafete...I can never find my way around the hospital cafeteria without people looking at me with one eyebrow raised, like they need to call security or something. I want to flip them the bird, just to break things up, but it's a hospital, and I must behave. Like you did.<BR/><BR/>Glad Mama's doing better. I bet your posts cheer her up, huh?Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-9707900669587710792009-03-17T19:09:00.000-07:002009-03-17T19:09:00.000-07:00The cafeteria anxiety is hilarious. I think I hav...The cafeteria anxiety is hilarious. I think I have that. So very glad that your mom is doing well.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-57351350830418825412009-03-17T18:50:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:50:00.000-07:00If I'm ever sick in the hospital, I want you to co...If I'm ever sick in the hospital, I want you to come visit me. Seriously. You're hilarious.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on all your awards, glad your mom is doing better.Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-39717810683738186502009-03-17T18:39:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:39:00.000-07:00Good to hear that your mom is doing well. At the ...Good to hear that your mom is doing well. At the Hospital Cafe always go with the soup! Isn't it funny how it is all so consuming when you are in the hosp looking after a loved one and the world outside just goes on around your fractured world!The Mind of a Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934230977120476638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-6422078360940895142009-03-17T18:29:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:29:00.000-07:00OMG I laughed so hard at the cafeteria incident! I...OMG I laughed so hard at the cafeteria incident! It is so funny because thats how I feel everytime I go into one. LOL, thanks for the laugh and I hope your mother is feeling better soon.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637932267766698808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-49630364016854779812009-03-17T18:10:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:10:00.000-07:00Umm..okeeeeeee Doug. Anyway, this is why you need ...Umm..okeeeeeee Doug. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, this is why you need civilians to force you out of the hospital for oxygen periodically. Hospitals are black holes. Proven.<BR/><BR/>Not so unlike donut holes. Like how I circled back on your donut theme? Me too, me too.Ann Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596278161414501200.post-47485642266713840872009-03-17T11:43:00.000-07:002009-03-17T11:43:00.000-07:00Oh wow - glad your mom is on the upswing....and th...Oh wow - glad your mom is on the upswing....and those 18 straws had me laughing. :-)<BR/><BR/>I love how gracefully you handle all of your awards. You're like a friggin' superwoman. I just cry whenever someone gives me one since I know I'll never do the right thing with it....Lee Vandemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971330113441169156noreply@blogger.com