What the $%^%$#@ is wrong with everyone???
Believe it or not, I have been watching Imus in the morning for about three years on MSNBC. I'm not a fan of Don Imus, far from it, but what I like is the diversity of "talking heads" he has on the show. Right wing nuts and bleeding heart liberals; wishy-washy independents and know-it all libertarians. The fact that Imus made fun of all of them and called them names just seemed to be par for the course. Then, a few weeks ago, as I was listening, Imus and the gang were talking about the Rutgers/Tennessee basketball teams. I heard Imus spout those yucky words that I'm sure everyone is tired of hearing. It turned me around, I tell ya. I thought, wow that's unnecessary.
Unless you have been living in a hole, you pretty much know what happened. All kinds of people got upset. Imus started apologizing as if he raped the women, the media blew it up because otherwise they would have nothing to talk about over Easter weekend. Bigger than life people with manipulative histories called for boycotts and firings (first amendment rights by the way so Goddess bless ya). Next thing I know, poof, no more Imus.
What he said was just plain dumb. Stupid. And the fact he used them opens him up to ridicule. Should he be fired? I don't think so. The basketball team forgave him, after calling him foolish. Good enough for me.
I just wanted to remind everyone that all this happened right before the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's jump to Major League Baseball. Mr. Robinson became the first black American to play modern baseball. I'm sure he heard all kinds of nasty words. He obviously didn't let them hold him back.
It's been 60 years, and we are still dealing with this kind of bat crap. I think what Imus said was dumb, and I think the uproar was dumb. By the way, whenever I have to provide a checkmark for "race" on any offical form I always indicate "other".
If they want specifics I write in "Utopian". I could only wish.
Muscles 301
Now that all of you are over your "Brenda Hangover" (I'm having an auditory hallucination of a groovy Diana Ross song), I trust you are ready for Val. This week we will be testing over the muscles that move the humerus. Do you remember the cuff muscles? For this week's lesson, we will be going over the muscles that move the radius and ulna. We will find lots of info in these muscles' names. Too bad we need to know a little more than just that.
Path/Pharm 501
This week we will be testing on the Intro to pharmacology. After that get ready to get grossed out while learning about Integumentary Pathologies and the pharmacuticals involved the their treatment. Yum! Remember one of my favorite sayings, the gooey-er the better!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Monday, April 9, 2007
I wish...
Reading Brenda's and Jen's blogs I'm now suffering "post envy". I have no thought of the week, no cute little sayings. I wish I did. I usually have something very humorous to say about everything. Not lately. The most profound thing I can think of is Thank You.
Today Jess took me to the crash site to look for my glasses. As if we could find anything in those weeds. We did see the tire tracks of the wrecker that pulled the POS up and out. Just some glass and mowed down pussywillows were found next to the deep gouges in the dirt marking where the truck rolled. I remember seeing papers from my muscles notebook in and around the ditch but someone must have picked those up (probably the wind). Jess walked that ditch for about a half a mile, no glasses though.
Then we went to the junkyard so I could actually see it. It felt like a blow to the chest to see the top smooshed in and the windshield all cracked. So hard to believe I walked away from it. Wow.
It's official. I now have a criminal record in Van Wert county. Because of my "failure to control" I received a 100 dollar fine. I paid it today.
I really am looking forward to seeing all of you again.
val.
Today Jess took me to the crash site to look for my glasses. As if we could find anything in those weeds. We did see the tire tracks of the wrecker that pulled the POS up and out. Just some glass and mowed down pussywillows were found next to the deep gouges in the dirt marking where the truck rolled. I remember seeing papers from my muscles notebook in and around the ditch but someone must have picked those up (probably the wind). Jess walked that ditch for about a half a mile, no glasses though.
Then we went to the junkyard so I could actually see it. It felt like a blow to the chest to see the top smooshed in and the windshield all cracked. So hard to believe I walked away from it. Wow.
It's official. I now have a criminal record in Van Wert county. Because of my "failure to control" I received a 100 dollar fine. I paid it today.
I really am looking forward to seeing all of you again.
val.
Path/Pharm
Hey ya'll!
This week in Path/Pharm we are going to redo the pharm intro. Much of the material that Darren went over is stuff that I have picked up through experience and was not in the books (at least not in one spot). I love the intro to path lecture so, I'm gonna do it this Thursday. I've spoken with Darren and he's cool with it. See ya then!
val.
This week in Path/Pharm we are going to redo the pharm intro. Much of the material that Darren went over is stuff that I have picked up through experience and was not in the books (at least not in one spot). I love the intro to path lecture so, I'm gonna do it this Thursday. I've spoken with Darren and he's cool with it. See ya then!
val.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
301 Muscles
My doctor has taken me off of work until Thursday. That means I will not be teaching Muscles 301. Brenda will be covering for me on Monday in Ottawa and on Tuesday in Lima. You are in very good hands with Brenda - she was my muscles instructor, and if she can teach me, don't you worry about a thing.
You will be covering the muscles that move the humerus. While learning the material keep in mind the concepts of:
1. If a muscle crosses a joint, it will have action at that joint.
2. If a muscle crosses two joints, it will have action at both joints.
3. If a muscle does not cross a joint, it will not have action at that joint.
Also,
1. Get as much free info from the name as you can.
2. From the free info figure where the general location is. That will help you with figuring what joint is involved.
3. Figure the action of the muscle.(consider the line of pull, muscles never push)
a. What joint?
b. Where does it cross?
c. How does it cross?
4. Learn the origin and insertion.
5. Compare the muscle to the rest of the group, including its synergists and antagonists.
You'll be learning about the rotator cuff - a very important structure. You can remember the muscles of the cuff by remembering:
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
teres minor (note the small "t" for minor)
Subscapularis
I'll be thinking about you on Monday and Tuesday. Let me know if you need me, the cell phone is up and running.
val.
You will be covering the muscles that move the humerus. While learning the material keep in mind the concepts of:
1. If a muscle crosses a joint, it will have action at that joint.
2. If a muscle crosses two joints, it will have action at both joints.
3. If a muscle does not cross a joint, it will not have action at that joint.
Also,
1. Get as much free info from the name as you can.
2. From the free info figure where the general location is. That will help you with figuring what joint is involved.
3. Figure the action of the muscle.(consider the line of pull, muscles never push)
a. What joint?
b. Where does it cross?
c. How does it cross?
4. Learn the origin and insertion.
5. Compare the muscle to the rest of the group, including its synergists and antagonists.
You'll be learning about the rotator cuff - a very important structure. You can remember the muscles of the cuff by remembering:
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
teres minor (note the small "t" for minor)
Subscapularis
I'll be thinking about you on Monday and Tuesday. Let me know if you need me, the cell phone is up and running.
val.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Update on the POS
You've probably heard that I was in an accident yesterday. I'm going to be okay. I think I have a little Post traumatic syndrome or Survivor's guilt because I'm just wandering around the house totally amazed that I walked away from it. It's probably a bit inappropriate to describe my experience here but I consider all of you a part of my extended family, so sit down and listen.
It was a typical going to work kind of morning. Most people get all depressed and p.o.'d about going to work but you know me, I was in a good mood. The weather had me a little bugged, I mean, it was just 76 degrees the other day! As I entered route 30 from Lincoln Highway, I realized it has rained/snowed and the road was frozen. No problem. Ohio weather, you learn to live with it right?
The speed limit is 65 but because of conditions I was traveling at only 50. The semi trucks were going about 40. I passed one right before Middle Point. It was then that I noticed the sheriff had stopped to help someone on the other side of the road, the motorist was in the ditch. I looked for signs of trouble, willing to stop and help if I saw running or anything like that (remember the nurse in me).
At that point I felt the back end of the POS slide to left and it pulled the entire truck that way. I let off the gas and attempted to correct the situation. I turned the wheels in the opposite direction and stayed away from the brakes. That manuever was successful, too successful. It then pulled me into the right hand lane were I was unable to correct. The truck was headed for the ditch. I looked at the speedometer, it said 50. I thought "this is much too fast for this". Then I felt the truck leave the road, I was airbourne. At this point my inside voice said, "Just relax" and I became very calm. Unbelievable isn't it?
The initial crash was when the POS struck the far side of the culvert head on. Shortly after, the truck began to roll to the driver's side. I left my eyes open because I wanted to see what was happening, until I heard glass breaking. I felt my left arm fly out the window (during the second roll) and found that interesting because I hadn't had the window down before all this. Again the inside voice told me what to do, "Bring your arm back in". So I did. Shortly thereafter, I felt the weeds and stuff from the culvert on my face. The truck rolls 2 more times, me feeling like a ragdoll behind the wheel.
When the rolling stopped I was disoriented. The stearing wheel was in my pelvis and my legs were free. This is not the way it's supposed to feel when you are in a vehicle. But you see, I was upside down. The seat belt was holding me in. I looked around and noticed that the radio was still on. For some reason I found that facinating. Also, the blue travel mug that I have been looking for was wedged between the shattered windshield and the distorted dashboard.
From far away, I heard "Hello? Hello?". I answered that yes, I'm here. The Voice said I'm going to break a window to get you out then there was a rainstorm of glass everywhere. He told me to brace myself and then he undid the seat belt. I softly said a little thank you to that seat belt. It turns out that The Voice was that of Trooper Cook who happened to be behind me and witnessed the whole thing. He helped me crawl out of the back window onto the field on the other side of the ditch. I stood up and looked back at the POS. Upside down with the driver's side smooshed in and extremely close to the water in the ditch, the hatch level with the top of the ditch.
It was then that I realized, "I just walked away from that". The trooper told me, he thought he was going to find a body in the wreck and that if I wasn't wearing a seatbelt he would have.
Since I'm getting tired, I'm going to stop posting right now. Later I'll tell you all about my hospital experience. It's full of song, jokes, and special guest stars!
I can feel all the love, best wishes and prayers you are sending. I am very greatful and thankful.
Breathing and knowing peace,
val.
It was a typical going to work kind of morning. Most people get all depressed and p.o.'d about going to work but you know me, I was in a good mood. The weather had me a little bugged, I mean, it was just 76 degrees the other day! As I entered route 30 from Lincoln Highway, I realized it has rained/snowed and the road was frozen. No problem. Ohio weather, you learn to live with it right?
The speed limit is 65 but because of conditions I was traveling at only 50. The semi trucks were going about 40. I passed one right before Middle Point. It was then that I noticed the sheriff had stopped to help someone on the other side of the road, the motorist was in the ditch. I looked for signs of trouble, willing to stop and help if I saw running or anything like that (remember the nurse in me).
At that point I felt the back end of the POS slide to left and it pulled the entire truck that way. I let off the gas and attempted to correct the situation. I turned the wheels in the opposite direction and stayed away from the brakes. That manuever was successful, too successful. It then pulled me into the right hand lane were I was unable to correct. The truck was headed for the ditch. I looked at the speedometer, it said 50. I thought "this is much too fast for this". Then I felt the truck leave the road, I was airbourne. At this point my inside voice said, "Just relax" and I became very calm. Unbelievable isn't it?
The initial crash was when the POS struck the far side of the culvert head on. Shortly after, the truck began to roll to the driver's side. I left my eyes open because I wanted to see what was happening, until I heard glass breaking. I felt my left arm fly out the window (during the second roll) and found that interesting because I hadn't had the window down before all this. Again the inside voice told me what to do, "Bring your arm back in". So I did. Shortly thereafter, I felt the weeds and stuff from the culvert on my face. The truck rolls 2 more times, me feeling like a ragdoll behind the wheel.
When the rolling stopped I was disoriented. The stearing wheel was in my pelvis and my legs were free. This is not the way it's supposed to feel when you are in a vehicle. But you see, I was upside down. The seat belt was holding me in. I looked around and noticed that the radio was still on. For some reason I found that facinating. Also, the blue travel mug that I have been looking for was wedged between the shattered windshield and the distorted dashboard.
From far away, I heard "Hello? Hello?". I answered that yes, I'm here. The Voice said I'm going to break a window to get you out then there was a rainstorm of glass everywhere. He told me to brace myself and then he undid the seat belt. I softly said a little thank you to that seat belt. It turns out that The Voice was that of Trooper Cook who happened to be behind me and witnessed the whole thing. He helped me crawl out of the back window onto the field on the other side of the ditch. I stood up and looked back at the POS. Upside down with the driver's side smooshed in and extremely close to the water in the ditch, the hatch level with the top of the ditch.
It was then that I realized, "I just walked away from that". The trooper told me, he thought he was going to find a body in the wreck and that if I wasn't wearing a seatbelt he would have.
Since I'm getting tired, I'm going to stop posting right now. Later I'll tell you all about my hospital experience. It's full of song, jokes, and special guest stars!
I can feel all the love, best wishes and prayers you are sending. I am very greatful and thankful.
Breathing and knowing peace,
val.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Phone update
The cell phone is now up and running. Now I get the wonderful job of putting in all of your phone numbers again!
Give me a call if you need me.
Peace,
val.
Give me a call if you need me.
Peace,
val.
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