Thoughts On Being Sick
The other day I sneezed my head off, and I’d like to thank my wife, Emily, for not only retrieving it but helping me get my head on straight. It was a challenge. I sneeze […]
Tag: health
Koftay (Meatballs) and the Genesis of Health Care
Pakistani Entree KOFTAY (Meatballs) INGREDIENTS – MEATBALLS ½ inch ginger root (½ inch more later) 1 onion (1 onion more later) 1 egg 1¼ pounds ground beef (80% is best) ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ […]
Supersize My Soft Drink
We complain a lot about politicians, usually with good reason. But it’s not exactly a new thing: recently I came across an article I saved from 2012, news that then-New York City Mayor Bloomberg wanted […]
My Labyrinthitis is acting up … whatever that is
I sat in shock as the doctor, his face somber, informed me that I had Acute Eustachian Salpingitis. Worse, it was accompanied by Labyrinthitis. You can imagine my reaction. Why me? Why now? What is […]
Healthy Food Meets Stupid
There are times when I do something so stupid I hesitate to admit it to anyone. (This is why I don’t like about the proliferation of cell phone cameras. I’d rather have some control over […]
Ask a Terrier: Unmasking the Mask
Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog: Dear Budleigh, I know all about coronavirus, but do we really need to be wearing face masks everywhere? I walk around the grocery store and feel like an extra […]
Important Coronavirus Safety Update from HumorOutcasts
Dear valued Humor Outcasts reader, It has just come to our attention this morning that there is widespread alarm, anxiety and fear throughout the country. No, I’m not talking about the fact that the universally […]
Ask a Terrier: Sheltering Outside the Shelter
Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog Dear Budleigh, In these pandemic times, I’m confident that your focus is on safety and community because you’re medically trained and don’t need toilet paper. We Giants are trying […]
Five Things I’m Doing to Prepare for the Coronavirus (Including Playing the Piano with Very Clean Hands)
I Am Washing My Hands. Constantly. Like Every Five Minutes. Apparently, frequent hand-washing is one of the only things you can actually do to avoid getting sick. Accordingly, my survival plan is to wash my hands […]