Gender Nominalism and Cats
Gene GlotzerMy whole family had a pretty eventful summer from a medical point of view. The most serious ailment happened to our cat. He had a urinary blockage caused by crystal…
Star Trek: The Animated Series
I have been using Netflix to re-watch Star Trek. And I mean all of the Star Treks. I've already completed DS9 and the original series. Both were excellent. I just…
If You Don't Watch Tennis, You're Really Missing Out – The 2015 US Open
The 2015 US Open was a highly entertaining two weeks of tennis even though nothing that I was rooting for came to pass. These are just some quick thoughts I…
Provisional Diagnosis
I went to my doctor today. After bleeding into a bunch of vials, wearing a Holter and peeing into a jug so they could do tests, I had to go…
Labor Day
I look forward to Labor Day every year. It's the unofficial end of summer, and I don't like summer. It means the US Open is happening, and I love the…
That's Not Lemonade* – Part Three of My Medical Drama
The last test I had to do (for now) to try to figure out what is wrong with me was a twenty-four hour urine test, because it's important that patients…
My Continuing Medical Saga
Yesterday I went to my doctor for a follow-up to my ER visit. The good news is that all of the tests done in the ER came out fine. The…
What I Learned Yesterday
I spent about seven hours in the emergency room yesterday. That made for a very uncomfortable and boring day. There is one upside, though. I learned something. Before I tell…