And the beat goes on...

          Class, we will now discuss DIABETES. What is it and why are most people diagnosed right before Thanksgiving? Just kidding...it was just me actually. Diabetes is the inability to produce the hormone insulin, in sufficient quantities (or at all) or resistance to this hormone. This can lead to seizures, blindness, organ failure, coma and/or death. Pretty cheerful stuff,eh?

          Interestingly enough, many people know little if anything about this disease, even though they may be at risk. Things like: it runs in families, and if you had gestational diabetes, you are at a greater risk. It isn't caused by eating too much sugar, nor is it caused by obesity. Though these thing are factors in the management of diabetes. Most people are familiar with the fact that there are two types of diabetes, and that people with diabetes can behave strangely if their sugar management is "off".

          It is referred to as "the silent killer" because many undiagnosed people have no clue that they have it. Coincidentally, I have heard: heart disease, high blood pressure, vascular disease and some cancers called "silent killers" as well. In fact pretty much any disease not involving the intestines has been called "silent". I am, however, certain that irritable bowel syndrome and spastic colon will never be referred to as "silent" for obvious reasons.

          I think the term "silent" should be reconsidered however, because in my case it wasn' t silent at all. I simply had no idea that everything I was experiencing were symptoms. For instance, peeing all of the time, well of course I did, I was drinking a great deal of water, duh. Being sleepy after meals; absolutely, I worked hard cooking the bloody thing and washing up, why wouldn't I be tired. This went on for years. But recently, I dropped 20 lbs in 3 weeks and I was extremely hungry all of the time. While I would never question weight loss...unearned weight loss is worrisome.

          Then I was informed that my doctor (the forth one in three years), whom I had never seen, was leaving and I was being assigned a new doctor who wanted all of my tests (three years out of date) brought up to date. I thought, okay, I am looking in the rear view at fifty...time to act like a grown up. I had blood tests and urine tests and my colon was photographed (I ordered 2 dozen wallet size for the Christmas newsletter). You would have thought I won the lottery the way all of the lights were flashing and the bells ringing. I had 2 e-mails and 4 phone calls with-in 30 minutes of having the test results.

         I asked my kids if they had any information about any of the "silent killers" in health class.
   "No, but I know where to get condoms and birth control pills for free...and I know who to talk to if I am abused or bullied", my extremely intelligent, over achieving daughter informed me. (Your tax dollars at work) Great, not really helpful at all, so I had a talk with my kids about my health, my family history, and how they should be taking care to avoid the pitfalls into which I have stumbled. It wasn't as difficult as "the talk" you know, about the birds and bees, but it did involve pointing out that I am not immortal.

        So, my friends, look up the "silent Killers" and make yourself aware of certain signs. Talk to your doctor and be healthy.

Peace and love to you all.....

Yogi's Ladies...

These are my ladies. See how they love to watch me exercise?

My family got these girls for me so I wouldn't get bored. The girls love to run to the fence and watch  me and I love to run up to the fence...and scare the crap out of them... snicker..I'm a stinker.

I think they look delicious. The last batch were quite tasty too.

Let me introduce you...

This is Ruby, she is a Black Star variety... she keeps trying to peck my tail when I lay down to rest by the fence...she is an idiot,

       This is Ruby's sister, Emerald.

                 In the sun she looks green.
                       
                            She is an idiot too...

     

















  This is Wilhelmina and Cornellia.
 
               They are silver-laced wyandotte breed.
               
                  Can you tell them apart? I can.

      hint:  Cornellia  (in front) has a pink middle toe on her right foot

                       Oh, and they are both idiots...

                                                          Ms.Frick and
                                                             

                                                          Ms. Frack are leghorns,

 therefore; absolute idiots

          Mrs.Whiggins is the white one  her butt wiggles when she walks...

I like that.

She and her sister Bethany are both arauacana breed. They are supposed to lay eggs that are blue-green.

I can't wait to try them. smack... oh yes,by the way, they are idiots     

This is Abigail, she is a Rode Island Red.

And this is her sister Rhoda. Rhoda is bigger and much more friendly, but they are both idiots.

I know that Thanksgiving Day is just a few days away. And, I know you are all anticipating a delicious turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. But, I want you to remember this...

CHICKENS ARE YUUUUMMY !!!

So, how you doin'...?

Okay, so I have a good reason for being late...I was visiting my mom...really. My kids don't have a lot of opportunities to see my mom and she can't really travel right now. So, sweet little poopers, they asked if they could spend their day off from school visiting Oma.

I spent the day driving the kids to see their "sweet little Oma". Who, with vampire-like reflexes (not bad for a 70yr old with a dicy knee) lept on me and stabbed my finger there-by stealing a drop of blood. Why? She wanted to see if I could be diabetic. You have to watch out for those sweet, innocent old ladies. Sure they look safe enough, sitting in the big comfy chair, knitting and drinking coffee, but watch out! Jab you they do. Anyway, my daughter thought it was quite funny and the result was exactly as I expected.

So then, today I had to go pick up a part for my husband. But first, make lunch/dinner for our priest. Then off to pick up part for husband. Much more driving, searching, turning around, driving some more. Wrong street, U-turn, oh crap bad neighborhood, lock the doors, turn again, whew there it is. (what an awful sentence...) Pick up kid from school, walk dog, off to store for video game"it just came in, Mom !!" Then back home,whew... I'm a little tired now, no wonder my chemistry is waco...

I will try to do better.....ZZZzzzzz


Peace and love to you all....

Finally...

     I have been unable to get on to my blog site...hmph!! Just what I need more technology challenges. I mean what do I have to do ??!!....

     My daughter threw a Halloween Party. She wanted a theme... Hunger Games . My mission- to cook recipes from the movie. Okay, Venison Stew- either you really like it or you don't. Why? because it is gamey (another word for blech if you don't like it) However I found a wonderful recipe for beaver. And it suggested ... what's that? you don't like beaver either? I am offended. There is nothing wrong with a little beaver now and then, but this recipe was to improve old beaver. This is something I support greatly. I used the technique suggested for improving the beaver on the venison... wow! Everyone thought it was beef. As my sister -in-law commented,
 " There's nothing like an old beaver trick to improve your venison", or something like that.

     So I am trying to catch up now that I've lost a week to technological difficulties. This week I wanted to address how doctors are never satisfied with medical tests. I mentioned before that I am having my blood pressure adjusted. But, my doctor has requested I have a blood test and a urinalysisisisis. I get no simpathy from my crumb-crunchers, when I get back. I tell them I am bruised and battered from all of the poking and prodding. Nothing. All they do is whine and complain about their tests and how hard they have to study.
     "I have to take tests and study too", I sniff. Then my son asks me,
     "How much studying did you do for your urinalysis?" Umm, good point. My daughter said,
     "All you need is good aim", thanks honey, something else I need to work on,
     "Uh, nurse... clean up in stall #3". Maybe I need to look in to that beaver recipe again.

Peace and love to you all...

P.S. go vote or you have no right to complain..