I AM a doctor (M.D.) and yet...no I don't really get anxious, especially since test results are posted long before my visit. Pens? I was cocky about that but still groused when there was no "Clean/Dirty" designation, then I got RSV--which is much more fomite transmissible than is SARS-CoV-2, AKA COVID--even though I was mask compliant at all times, found the research that suggests airborne contagion of RSV is less important than contact. Both are still suspect, though. Paperwork: a plague on paper usage; my co-pay receipt was handed me in 8-1/2" x 11" format...I'll note that when I return the six pages I received from the medical center via snail mail with information readily available online. I know: not everybody has internet access. Really?! It's 2023 in the land of AI!
Mar 27, 2023·edited Mar 27, 2023Liked by Good Humor by CK Steefel
Your comparison of Seattle vs New York is everything! I have spent a lot of time in Seattle. Like a LOT and Seattle sure does have a high opinion of itself. Don't get me wrong, I love Seattle with my whole heart....but her inhabitants can be precious about their "rugged" urban lifestyle.
Now NYC, I've never been there but I want to go and your description made the gritty, equalizing vibe palpable. I want to see what goes on in those allies with my own eyes!
As usual, great little piece. You have a way of capturing real life in a believable way that makes me LOL. Keep them coming.
PS - The cup of death!! I'll be laughing about that for a while.
As a fellow bad-gut-haver, what medical science doesn't know/how they blow off our pain/discomfort and basically gaslight us instead of just saying, "I don't know," is annoying and offensive. What I do know is that my 3 healed ulcers (the doctor saw the scars) were replaced by severe gastritis...and I miss those effing ulcers. I hope you feel better and get some good answers soon. xo
Two things: I HATE how they always ask for birthdate and you have to announce it to the whole room. And speaking to oneself with a mask on--I still do this, all the time. Love how I can get away with acting somewhat crazy at the grocery store, but it's just me and my mask. No one else knows.
Having just been to doctor's office twice in past week, really the only public place I go to since Covid hit, this really, really resonated with me. Although I must say, all the staff were so much nicer in my experience, even when I couldn't pee in the cup the first time around. I had carefully timed this but they took me in 30 mins early (because I always get places early), and had me do the urine test first thing, so I completely blew the timing! And I was 8 lbs heavier than home scale, but refrained from even asking to take my shoes off (smile.)
also my fav. thing about Sting is his heartfelt tip of hat to the influence of james taylor who made him want to be a song writer im sure you knew that tho
I AM a doctor (M.D.) and yet...no I don't really get anxious, especially since test results are posted long before my visit. Pens? I was cocky about that but still groused when there was no "Clean/Dirty" designation, then I got RSV--which is much more fomite transmissible than is SARS-CoV-2, AKA COVID--even though I was mask compliant at all times, found the research that suggests airborne contagion of RSV is less important than contact. Both are still suspect, though. Paperwork: a plague on paper usage; my co-pay receipt was handed me in 8-1/2" x 11" format...I'll note that when I return the six pages I received from the medical center via snail mail with information readily available online. I know: not everybody has internet access. Really?! It's 2023 in the land of AI!
With wet hair. Oh how we think of things like that. All pens now seem dirty to me.
You've reached your goal! I'm entertained and my heart is warmed with your writing here. ❤️
Your comparison of Seattle vs New York is everything! I have spent a lot of time in Seattle. Like a LOT and Seattle sure does have a high opinion of itself. Don't get me wrong, I love Seattle with my whole heart....but her inhabitants can be precious about their "rugged" urban lifestyle.
Now NYC, I've never been there but I want to go and your description made the gritty, equalizing vibe palpable. I want to see what goes on in those allies with my own eyes!
As usual, great little piece. You have a way of capturing real life in a believable way that makes me LOL. Keep them coming.
PS - The cup of death!! I'll be laughing about that for a while.
As a fellow bad-gut-haver, what medical science doesn't know/how they blow off our pain/discomfort and basically gaslight us instead of just saying, "I don't know," is annoying and offensive. What I do know is that my 3 healed ulcers (the doctor saw the scars) were replaced by severe gastritis...and I miss those effing ulcers. I hope you feel better and get some good answers soon. xo
I've never heard of a pen cup. I would have thought that it was something between a pancake and a hiccup.
Two things: I HATE how they always ask for birthdate and you have to announce it to the whole room. And speaking to oneself with a mask on--I still do this, all the time. Love how I can get away with acting somewhat crazy at the grocery store, but it's just me and my mask. No one else knows.
Having just been to doctor's office twice in past week, really the only public place I go to since Covid hit, this really, really resonated with me. Although I must say, all the staff were so much nicer in my experience, even when I couldn't pee in the cup the first time around. I had carefully timed this but they took me in 30 mins early (because I always get places early), and had me do the urine test first thing, so I completely blew the timing! And I was 8 lbs heavier than home scale, but refrained from even asking to take my shoes off (smile.)
haha re. the shoe weight chart and much else
also my fav. thing about Sting is his heartfelt tip of hat to the influence of james taylor who made him want to be a song writer im sure you knew that tho
carry on !!