Tag Archives: health and welfare

The Results: No Smoke Without a Fire

Posted on September 3, 2026 by cdsmiller17

I Saw the Urologist Yesterday Yes, my prostate has early stages of cancer in three of the 12 samples taken during the biopsy. This is a slow growing type of cancer. In fact, my doctor in Barrie thought something may … Continue reading →

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When the Levee Broke…

Posted on August 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

My 7-Day Fever Rash About two weeks ago, I was bitten twice by some bug. I didn’t see which bug it was, but it wasn’t done by a simple mosquito, more likely a spider. The spots were very itchy, and … Continue reading →

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Procedural Progress: Next Step Will Be a…

Posted on July 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Biopsy The MRI didn’t reveal why my PSA should be a 10 instead of a 5. Even the size of my prostate is only at 45% when a normal enlargement would be about 30%. There are two or three areas … Continue reading →

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It was My Very First Time in the Machine

Posted on July 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

MRI (July 7, 2026) I’m a senior. Things begin to become issues. Senior male difficulties. Oh, hell, just come out with it, Christopher: I may have ‘something’ wrong with my prostate. Hence my urologist ordered an MRI session for me. … Continue reading →

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Another Film Based on a True Story:

Posted on February 25, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Ordinary Angels (2024) This one was filmed in Winnipeg, and it shows. The use of natural lighting is the giveaway that it’s from Canada. The amount of snow that the producers had representing a blizzard in 1994 Louisville, Kentucky was … Continue reading →

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Have Astrologers Gone Too Far?

Posted on August 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Aquarius Full Moon (August 9, 2025) I woke up at 3:55 am this morning, to relieve my bladder. I didn’t look to see if the Moon was full, but in retrospect, perhaps I should have. This is the ‘trigger’ that … Continue reading →

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For My Ears Only

Posted on January 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Phonak Hearing Aids and Charger I’ve had these hearing aids for almost 18 months. This is my review of them. Even before I bought them, I had an aversion to sticking ‘things’ in my ears. But, to keep up with … Continue reading →

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She Wants to Continue Singing: Will the Show Go On?

Posted on June 14, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Celine Dion (March 30, 1968) Last night, on The National on the CBC, Adrienne Arsenault interviewed Celine about her stiff person syndrome diagnosis and her hopes for the future. The power went out before the whole interview aired, so we … Continue reading →

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Imagine Marrying into the British Royal Family

Posted on June 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Catherine, Princess of Wales (January 9, 1982) There has been a lot of speculation as to what is happening with Catherine, since the revelation of her cancer diagnosis and the subsequent medical treatments. Here it is, almost five months later, … Continue reading →

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He was the Genius Behind the Beach Boys’ Music

Posted on April 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Brian Wilson (June 20, 1942) Rosanna and I were discussing people with mental health issues, and she wanted to know if there were any consistent astrological patterns that would help us to understand what was going on. We shared a … Continue reading →

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