A Summer of Concerts

Just before summer started I changed medications for my trigeminal neuralgia.  I was on a rather average dose of a drug called Trileptal.  It was causing me extremely tired, weak, and unsteady on my feet.  I was walking with a cane and just had no energy or drive.  Don’t get me wrong, Trileptal is a [...]

Sports Hell

I work with a bunch of meat heads.  This old queen is sick and tired of hearing basketball conversations.  I’d swear that each and every one of them has “basket balls”.  Of course, their sport of choice changes with the seasons.  I don’t mind a little sports talk but when it gets to [...]

UPMC, A Pittsburgh Varmint

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) can be described by a variety of words that have their etymology in the Middle Ages.  Stalwart and varmint seem to portray both sides of the coin.  For your pleasure, I will share my letter to a certain department office after some “not good” things happened.  Names have [...]

UPMC, A Pittsburgh Stalwart

Oh! how I hate a monopoly.  While I do enjoy playing the board game of the same name, a monopoly to me usually spells trouble, especially when it is a profitable one.  Companies such as Apple and Sirius XM I feel are in our best interest while evil monopolies like Microsoft and Verizon are just [...]

Jason’s Not Okay

Usually when I disappear for periods of time it is for some reason or another.  Typically I’m busy with work, moving, or experiencing a period of depression.  I always say that I’m okay and I’ll be back soon.  This time is different.  I will be back but am not “okay”.  I have been diagnosed with [...]