Author Archives: vortmax
Holding my breath (Cough, Hack, continued)
The Valley Fever test was negative. Thus the diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is the only one left. I’m down to half a pill (5 mg) of Prednisone now. I’ve gained about 10 pounds. I want to say it’s all water, … Continue reading
Emily Litella Journalism
I have a very negative view of journalism nowadays. However I couldn’t put my finger on why, or express my displeasure in an understandable way. Today, another person has framed how I feel exactly. Daniel Eran Dilger runs Roughly Drafted, … Continue reading
One reason to learn math
I used to work as a cashier at Kroger when I was in high school. It was my first “real” job and taught me a lot about money management (namely how to get it honestly). I also learned the value … Continue reading
“Breathe… breathe in the air.” (Cough, hack continued)
I’m down to 20mg of Prednisone a day (one pill) and I can say that it has made a huge difference. I arrive at work breathing only slightly harder than when I left my car. I can take three flights … Continue reading
Poor Sarah
I didn’t like Palin. I thought she was a dumb (six colleges for a journalism degree), narrow-minded, partisan bimbo who was more like George W. with regards to cronyism than anyone wanted to admit. However, she doesn’t deserve to be … Continue reading
“More Jekyll, less Hyde.”
When asked if any other GOP candidate could have done better than McCain, Republican Strategist David Marin responded: Only one: the real John McCain. More Jekyll, less Hyde. More thoughtful, good-government centrist, less ad hominem attacker. More calm hand of … Continue reading
“She don’t lie…” (Cough, hack, part 3)
Again, sorry for the long time between updates. Just hard finding time to sit down and type what could be a long story. My wife kicked me out of the house the weekend after the last diagnosis and completely cleaned … Continue reading
Cough, hack
Sorry for the lack of update, but here’s the short version: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. Long version: I get the x-ray. Doc calls me up the next day and says he sees “interstatial nodules” and he’d like to get a CT scan … Continue reading
Cough
I recently went to the doctor under threat of “telling your mother” from my wife because I’ve had this cough for nearly six months. I’ve also been short of breath from even minor exertion, and I have this rash…. Enough … Continue reading
Mythbusting doesn’t work
At least it’s harder to convince someone that a myth is false, according to this study posted in the Washington Post: The conventional response to myths and urban legends is to counter bad information with accurate information. But the new … Continue reading