Welcome to the show.
Happy Halloween! Jim is taking most of the night off tonight, so he can get rest after his health scare and subsequent visit to the hospital. (More on that below.) He leaves his microphone in the capable hands of our good friend, collaborator and supporter Dave Clark. Jim will be back to fully co-host the show soon.
Jim’s Heart Thingy
First, the tale of Jim’s Heart Thingy…Jim was having trouble sleeping on Tuiesday due to a very, VERY rapid heart beat. Melanie insisted on going to the Urgent Care. Thusly, Melanie may have saved Jim’s life. Jim wound up in the hospital, and was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. An angiogram on Friday showed no blockages, which means no stents or bypass was necessary. For now it’s medications, follow ups and an eventual ablation procedure.
Hopefully, I (Jim) have learned these important lessons…
Listen to your body.
Don’t ignore ANYTHING out the ordinary.
Get a physical once a year, If you are diabetic or have any other chronic or serious health issues,, or if you are over 50, do it more often if you can.
Follow your doctor’s advice and make sure you take your medications as prescribed. (If you suffer any side effects or something doesn’t feel right, call the doc to discuss; alternative therapies will most likely be available.)
Get some exercise.
Get sufficent rest.
Stick to foods that are as close to nature as possible. Fast food should be an occasional treat, not a lifestyle.
Controlyourcaffeineintakeforcryingoutloud! 🙂
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
God loves you, and is always just a prayer away.
CHF is a seious condition, but not a death sentence. People diagnosed with it can live for years or even decades with proper self-care. Jim plans to be around for a while yet!
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News of the Weird and Wonderful
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Holy Crap, This is Actually Happening!
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Welcome to the New Abnormal
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Mom: 6-Year-Old Asked if She Was Born Evil Because She Is White
CNN: Unbiased reporting since…never.
Covid-19 vaccine or her marriage: The impossible choice she had to make
Biden is America’s most prominent Catholic. The church’s most conservative wish he wasn’t.
Police warn woman not to wear Halloween costume as protest
Fox News Editorial:
Biden’s 85-vehicle motorcade a textbook example of hypocrisy from ‘limousine liberals’
Tales of Modern Horror
A simple task turns horribly, horribly wrong due to the very technology used to do the simple task.
This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Reno Criminalizes Possessing Whips Without a Permit
People Are Waiting Outdoors All Night for Driver’s Licenses in Texas
Man smashes ex’s car, flees on motorcycle, dies in crash
Georgia man faces prison time after using COVID-19 relief loan to buy $50,000 Pokémon card
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News of the Wonderfuller
Giant Owl Not Seen For 150 Years Is Photographed In The Wild For The First Time
A Little Girl Gave Her Favorite Rock To A Museum, So They Put It On Display
Bagel Shop Owner Shaves Head To Show Customer She’s Not Alone
Heroic Dog Gets Award for Saving Over 100 Koalas From Australia’s Bushfires