The Shape of Things to Stay

[cathschaffstump]

First of all, go here. I know in my case, Miranda is right on the money. Writing my thesis made me into an overwrought, inflated-sentence writing machine. Well, that, and reading all the Victorian lit, which is a whole 'nother bad writing problem. Anyway, an interesting idea.

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Also, look at this. Alternate universe me, Cath Schaffer, talks about why writers are essentially mad. Mad, I tell you! She makes some interesting points.

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So...I went to the doctor yesterday. I have a sinus infection, although thanks to the magic neti pot, only I can see the evidence of it. Lovin' me my neti pot! Anyway, now I have some nasty antibiotics that make everything I eat taste on the wretched side.

Like any good patient, I also spent some time asking my doctor questions about a few other things that had been bothering me. As we age (45!), we tend to have more questions. What did I ask?

Q: Can I have the handouts for the plantar fasciitis stretches, since you know, exercise and all that?
A: Certainly! Stretch when you get up and before you go to bed. Also, don't be afraid to ice it, or use jets on it.

Q: What about my weight? I've been eating healthily and exercising regularly, and I'm not losing. What can I do?

The answer might surprise you.

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