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As yet untitled?
I haven't actually figure out if this is done or not. I think it is, and so my inability to think of a title annoys me. So far it's just "There is no fear within my heart," but I'm open to suggestions ( Read more... ) -
The Saga of the Three Surgeries, Part Three
Magnesium: an alkaloid metal, among the most abundant materials on earth, that dissolves readily in water and burns with an incredibly bright white flame. Although it is exactly one number off from Sodium on the periodic table (Na = 11, Mg = 12), it does not share that element's rather entertaining reaction with water (weakly explosive, ( Read more... ) -
The Saga of the Three Surgeries, Part Two
Many are the wonders of an epidural. Many are its dangers. Needless to say, I got a little of both - the needle went to deep initially, causing my leg to do some really freaky things before they corrected it a millisecond later. However, as a result of this mistake; the painkiller-properties apparently worked even better and faster for me then ( Read more... ) -
The Saga of the Three Surgeries, Part One
Hospitals are not my favorite. I know they're not really anyone's favorite...but on the long list of “Places Patty Would Like To Visit,” 'hospitals' have traditionally rated above 'the blighted depths of Detroit' only because most hospitals now sport a decent espresso bar. So when the pain in my back and chest actually caused me to say the words ( Read more... ) -
The Kelsey List
Being a good and thoughtful friend, I am endeavoring to create an etiquette guide for those people who find themselves dealing with the very unusual, fully conscious seizures that strike my good friend Kelsey (called Brighid in these Medieval times). Of course, these episodes can be difficult for some precisely because the circumstances and ( Read more... ) -
Legalism
Me: "So, naturally, when moo got a message from campus cops, she assumed Nate needed bail money ( Read more... ) -
Psych Me
So, I went to my therapist. There's a slight communication problem with her (as she's South African and I'm a geek in love with technical terms), but we've come to the conclusion that my primary problem is my ability to hold in emotions ( Read more... ) -
Phun with Physics
Last night many things were discussed, and there were three things that bear worth writing about in particular ( Read more... ) -
Craptaviganza
The good news is: the painting job is done, and I didn't die. Oh, and I have the perfect husband...but I'm pretty sure we've established that already ( Read more... ) -
Limestone: The Reason I Vote
Go outside, find a chunk of limestone, and look at it ( Read more... )