Tinnitus ( ringing in the ears ), is one of the most extreme annoyances to mankind. I believe I've been a sufferer all my life. I have been to numerous doctors, medical specialists,etc., but no one can even suggest a cure of any kind.
The advice I get is to simply mask it by exposing myself to noises; listening to music, singing, conversing regularly in person or on the telephone. All well and good in their places and times. But, after all to be said and done, the ringing, hissing, whistling, and echoing are all still there with me. The worst times for this horror is late at night and very early in the mornings.
Tinnitus affects the balance, and nausea is always a possibility, lurking somewhere in the near background. If there is a probable cure, or if there is anything reasonable that I can do to get relief, please, I would love to be informed. Tinnitus, be gone!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Double Dutch
As a girl, I was never too great at jumping rope, especially double dutch. Maybe that's why a few nights ago, I dreamed that I was so adept at the sport that every group wanted me to represent them. I could literally fly through all of those rope antics.
We were in Old Dutch New York; the boys were all wearing knickers, and the girls were wearing long, flowery dresses. We girls knew how to hold our dresses up just so in order to jump those ropes to the maxium. There were horses and carts traveling the roads, but we had our own corner lot to play games and jump double dutch, which seemed to be all the rage at that time.
The boys never jumped with us, but they would stand around and sing rhymes and clap with the girls. It was so much fun, revisiting some of my childhood games, even if I was caught up in another time; the 1600 hundreds. Weird, but believable and delightful!
We were in Old Dutch New York; the boys were all wearing knickers, and the girls were wearing long, flowery dresses. We girls knew how to hold our dresses up just so in order to jump those ropes to the maxium. There were horses and carts traveling the roads, but we had our own corner lot to play games and jump double dutch, which seemed to be all the rage at that time.
The boys never jumped with us, but they would stand around and sing rhymes and clap with the girls. It was so much fun, revisiting some of my childhood games, even if I was caught up in another time; the 1600 hundreds. Weird, but believable and delightful!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Home Improvements
Doing home improvements can be an exciting venture, or it can become a taxing bore. It all depends on how it is approached. I like to think of a major improvement as an adventure. I can't wait to enjoy the end results.
New, highly-efficient, energy-saving window units really appeals to me. The windows we now have are causing us to lose energy at a very rapid and costly rate. We notice the amount of cold air that filters in during the winter months. I'm sure the same amount of air conditioning escapes during the long, hot, sweltering summer days.
Thinking about the expense of adding fifteen window units can be overwhelming, but the savings will, I'm sure, more than even out the cost of this major improvement. I think it will pay for itself in less than two years. We'll just have to wait and see. I'm looking ahead to the finished product.
New, highly-efficient, energy-saving window units really appeals to me. The windows we now have are causing us to lose energy at a very rapid and costly rate. We notice the amount of cold air that filters in during the winter months. I'm sure the same amount of air conditioning escapes during the long, hot, sweltering summer days.
Thinking about the expense of adding fifteen window units can be overwhelming, but the savings will, I'm sure, more than even out the cost of this major improvement. I think it will pay for itself in less than two years. We'll just have to wait and see. I'm looking ahead to the finished product.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Summer Drownings - How Can They Be Avoided?
Calendar-wise, it isn't even summer yet here in the Southeastern part of the United States, but drownings are happening at an alarming rate. Pools, ponds, lakes, all seem to be culprits. The young people, especially males, like to take dips, sometimes at really offbeat times.
One young man was at a lake that is considered to be tricky, even in the daytime. He was swimming at about 2:00AM, alone. He apparently panicked when he caught cramps in his legs.
This young man was not wearing a lifejacket.
Another victim was caught in the undertow, also without a lifejacket. I realize that all swimming areas are not monitored and do not have lifeguards stationed every one hundred feet or so. There should be some mandatory rule posted at all public swimming areas reminding all potential swimmers that they must have a lifejacket. There should be a stiff fine for anyone not complying with the lifejacket mandate. I believe they would help save lives.
One young man was at a lake that is considered to be tricky, even in the daytime. He was swimming at about 2:00AM, alone. He apparently panicked when he caught cramps in his legs.
This young man was not wearing a lifejacket.
Another victim was caught in the undertow, also without a lifejacket. I realize that all swimming areas are not monitored and do not have lifeguards stationed every one hundred feet or so. There should be some mandatory rule posted at all public swimming areas reminding all potential swimmers that they must have a lifejacket. There should be a stiff fine for anyone not complying with the lifejacket mandate. I believe they would help save lives.
Monday, June 2, 2008
From The Porch
Since I'm a country person by nature. I simply love the views from my back porch. I get to see all kinds of birds, especially if I decide to sit out there early in the mornings. The red birds, blue birds, mocking birds, black birds, etc., are all up and at it. There are many, many more birds to listen to and observe. They are too many to mention.
From the porch, I can see squirrels playing on the woodpile. One of them has a white chest. It can be easily identified if he comes to play again. They are full of chatter and energy in the early morning hours.
From the back porch, I can also observe the rabbits running through the garden. They have no problem in helping themselves to our nice freshly-grown vegetables. They take bites from the tomatoes; the rabbits take samples from all kinds of greens and beans. There is enough, though, for us, and the animals, too. I really, really enjoy the simple pleasure of sitting on my back porch.
From the porch, I can see squirrels playing on the woodpile. One of them has a white chest. It can be easily identified if he comes to play again. They are full of chatter and energy in the early morning hours.
From the back porch, I can also observe the rabbits running through the garden. They have no problem in helping themselves to our nice freshly-grown vegetables. They take bites from the tomatoes; the rabbits take samples from all kinds of greens and beans. There is enough, though, for us, and the animals, too. I really, really enjoy the simple pleasure of sitting on my back porch.
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