Last night I started to watch “The Last King Of Scotland”, a movie about the Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin and his friendship with his personal doctor, who was his closest advisor. I love biographies, and this movie, at the very start said “based on actual people and events”. Well, what could be better than a…
Month: February 2015
Happy Birthday To Me!
It's my birthday! I made it to 53! I am so grateful to still be here on this planet. I was told in 2007 that I would need a heart /lung transplant by 2012, and I am still here with my original heart and lungs, functioning well. Yep, it's great to be 53! Written…
11 Reasons I Need To Move To San Diego, California
Ever since I went on vacation to San Diego in October last year, I can't stop thinking about there. I have been places before, but no where that touched my spirit as much as there. It is the only place I have ever been where I literally felt as if I had to live there….
Snapshots Of My Life: Expressions Of My Gratitude
Sitting at the podiatrist Waiting my turn Hearing a toddler scream Watching the parent burn Hoping that quickly They will be gone like a gust Silently thanking ourselves Children we chose not for us Written by Basil Rene © 2015 All Rights Reserved
So Your Friends Can’t Get Away From You Fast Enough Because Of Your Illness. Did You Ever Stop To Think It Might Be Your Attitude?
It's a common complaint among the world of Those with chronic illness, ” I have lost all of my friends because of this disease”. It's easy to blame the disease because it did change you, no matter what. Some people are just not strong enough to face the new you, and you have to let…
Motivational Monday: Be Happy For This Moment
All too often, life with a chronic illness can be a pain, literally, but I always say I would rather be with the pain at times than have the alternative. Death. This is my life, and I cherish every moment of it. Even the days that may not be the best. Written by Basil…
Snapshots Of My Life: Am I Seeing Things?
The other night I was outside walking the dog, and this large green, dragonfly looking thing flew over us and hovered for a bit, and when I looked up I swear it had a human like face. I think that I have been taking too many prescription drugs for too long. I wrote this post…
Sometimes Inconveniences Can Be Subtle Messages From The Universe
Yesterday, I went into Mt. Sinai for my quarterly pulmonary sarcoidosis work up, and like a good little Boy Scout ( yes, I was for all of two minutes), I had all my ducks in a row. (Who came up with saying anyway? Why do you want to put ducks in a row unless you…
A Great Reblog: To The Lady Who Tutted At Me Using The Disabled Toilets
Shamefully, I would confess to hearing extreme noises in public bathrooms and thinking to myself “What the hell did that person eat?”, and not stop to think that the person may have a medical condition. After reading this, I don’t think I will have those thoughts anymore. Originally posted on So Bad Ass Dear lady…
Flashback Friday: Let Yourself Be
Originally posted to my blog on May 10, 2011 As I browse the sarcoidosis and heart failure blogs, they all seem to have a common theme going on now, and that is frustration. Frustration with the condition, frustration with friends and family, and frustration with having to keep up appearances.
What The Hell???!!! The President Of Zimbabwe Plans To a Serve Elephants And Lion Meat At His Birthday Party!
Have you heard about this? This is crazy, especially in this day and age. Zimbabwe's president is having a huge 91st birthday bash, and on the menu would be elephants – yes, elephants – and lion meat. According to the Zimbabwe Chronicle, a prominent farmer will be proudly donating the game meat. Accorind to the…
Why Do Receptionists And Nurses Question You
I am in either a doctor's office at least every month, and every time I go, sometimes the receptionists will do it, but the nurses always do it. They ask me what am I in for today? Why? Do they hold a doctor's degree and will be conferring with the doctor to come up with…
Snapshots Of My Life: Geriatric Jail Bait
Yesterday, I went to Trader Joe's at what must have been right after the bus from an old person community off loaded. The place was packed with old people, and they were moving very slowly, jamming up the aisles.
Winter Is Ripping Apart My Hands
I'll admit that I am a germaphobe to a certain extent, but I am not OCD. I do wash my hands a lot, I am a chef after all and this winter is torture on my hands. The skin is already thin from being on prednisone for so many years, and add to that the…
Motivational Monday: Just Give It Time
No matter how dark times may seem now, just give it time. Things will eventually get brighter. Written by Basil Rene © 2014 All Rights Reserved
Life As An Anomaly 