First, let me apologize for not moderating the comments. I DID read the comments, and some have decided to delete them before I had the chance. ) I would be frustrated in their shoes, sharing that feeling. (I would say 'fusstrated" as Deconstructionists, more accurately, their critics) would say in the 80's, but I want to be "KRYSTAL KLEAR." While writing this post originally as a comment to the last post, Soundscape, I lost everything, and I don't know why. Luckily, most of it was in my buffer.I have to...
If you haven't noticed, I'm a fan of Box of Crayons.I've posted their videos. Technically, I guess it's a self-help program, but you don't join, and you don't have to buy the books. I really appreciate the creativity put into their programs, both artistically and its condensed presentations. This one, "Beyond the Timid Middle," gives the message, TAKE A STAND. This 2-minute, direct approach will shake you up and leave you plenty of food for thought. As pain patience, it is so easy, especially if we are ...
There's a lot to describe about Chillcrust, such as its structure, the purpose of separate units, staff and administration. The unique nature of the soundscape, I'm sure, would have something in common with other facilities, but the following is just a flavor of the "genpop" that is very much a reflection of Flink. This description of what I hear is from the need to be bed-ridden for two weeks. In a small child-like voice that travels far, a woman screams "help! Help Me!" night and day. It disturbs the m...
I have a very long list of serious problems in rehabs and nursing homes. One in particular, though, is universal and pervasive. It extends past these four walls, and afflicts the disabled and.elderly. And.now that the chronic pain community has been demonized, we are hurt the most.How about taking an interest in person in one of the aforementioned communities?Too many people lead a life of "quiet desperation," someone famous said. (Was it Eliot? Sinclair Lewis? ) Hey, why don't you ask that elderly man w...
I have a very long list of serious problems in rehabs and nursing homes. One in particular, though, is universal and pervasive. It extends past these four walls, and afflicts the disabled and.elderly. And.now that the chronic pain community has been memorized, we are hurt the most. How about taking an interest in person in one of the aforementioned communities?Too many people lead a life of "quiet desperation," someone famous said. (Was it Eliot? Sinclair Lewis? ) Hey, why don't you ask that elderly m...
Google Alerts ✆ googlealerts-noreply@google.com4:57 PM (6 hours ago)to meNews 2 new results for pain+law+drug ON BEACON HILL: Senate passes legislation to combat prescription drug abuseWicked LocalBy Anonymous With the abuse of prescription pain killers having reached epidemic levels in Massachusetts, the Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday for strict oversight of the drugs, requiring a reduction in the supply of pills and mandatory ...See all stories on this topic »Again, my nightmare comes t...
Check out "SoundBack" Six related programs are available that interact with one another. Other programs exist for use on the phone. For the past 2 years I have been trying and comparing TTS and speech recognition programs for various devices and, soon, platforms. As soon as I am able, I will expand on this and list the best programs and the rest. I am limiting myself to programs that are free or nearly free. For now the link above will get you started. My health is well. I am working out In t...
At Chillcrust Valley, we are allowed to smoke. Supervised smokers can only go out at specified times, and even though they should get 30 minutes, they barely get time to smoke two cigarettes. Independents like me can smoke officially between 9am and 2 pm. The keys to get out to the Gazebo and smoking area are placed on a thick, long stick. There is also one that's shorter. Both have a lighter on one end, and the key on another. The problem with the key is that someone is always taking it. Because manag...
I know it's late to post this for this meeting, but I don't believe it's too late to read TALKING POINTS. In any case, as I've explained before, other states are going to be going through the same thing.VERY SOON Maine, New York, New Jersey, California, Maryland, and Virginia are coming up very fast. Read the Talking Points because they are about the same in every state. Massachusetts The Specialty Bill in Massachusetts (S.455: An Act reforming insurance prescription fee practices) will be heard on O...
Most of you know I'm in a nursing home/rehab facility after a heart attack left me seriously weakened. I'm getting physical therapy, because I haven't walked in three years, for the most part. Because I had worked out all my life in one way or another, I've recovered fairly quickly. In fact, my PT instructor remarked that there is no way I'd be doing this well were it not for the fact that I ate well, and exercised vigorously most of my life. I had begun treatment using diathermy http://en.wikipedia.org/...
