This perturbs me beyond description that I am blogging anonymously, and that I am doing so in a brand new venue even though I have another blog that has well over a decade of existence ─ with thousands of posts; and many, many thousands of photos that can not now be viewed.
I am the sole reader of my original blog ─ and all because I was too generous detailing my home life, and what existence was like living in a household of five adults who are presently ranging in age from 21 to 69.
Obviously when I began that blog in September 2008, everyone was considerably younger, and there were then only three adults plus two youths.
It was cathartic being able to use the blog to vent ─ and so many times I did!
And now I cannot even speak of my life here at home, except in the most general fashion ─ not in this blog, at any rate. I am reduced to continuing that sage in the blog that is now 100% unseen by anyone but me.
My flu ─ which has been with me since January 14 ─ is still robbing me of sleep at night due to the recurring, regular coughing that is at times approaching the violent. Nor do I feel up to going anywhere. I do not drive, so I would have to do so afoot.
I would like to do some grocery shopping of a local nature, but the store is about four blocks distant; and I fear that once I had walked that far in the moist air, setting foot into the dry air of the market would quickly result in a surge or fit of irrepressible coughing that would have the tears streaming from my strained, red face.
So...no thanks. Not until the cough is under my control.
But this is taking so wretchedly long.
I have read of various natural remedies that I would love to have been able to employ to best this flu virus and manage its symptoms, but of course I became sick before I was able to venture forth and procure them.
Isn't that how it goes? We rarely have the treatments at ready for the simple reason that we were not yet sick and thus never thought to stock up on them.
I have no interest in Big Pharma's remedies, of course. The Pharmaceutical Industry will have to do without my support. But the problem with some natural therapies is that the products have a limited shelf life ─ it really makes no sense stocking up with them beforehand.
So unless the patient has someone to do that needed shopping, it isn't going to get done.
And in my case, despite living in a household of five adults, I do not feel myself able to impose upon any of the others. I am the 69-year-old, and distinctly sensitive about my perceived limitations. As a result, I am not much of a sharer, and tend to keep my troubles to myself.
At least when it does become necessary to have medical attention here in my part of Canada, it can be done without the sort of financial burden that confronts the average citizen in America.
I have mandatory provincial medical coverage; and thanks to having retired from federal public service, I also have extended health coverage and dental care coverage.
I did recently read something that might well be of use to Americans, however, where being prepared for hospitalization is concerned ─ especially for seniors who are financially limited:
HSIonline.com
Why are American T.V. medical dramas so popular? In light of that article, those settings are sheerest fantasy, aren't they?
Maybe that's exactly why they are so popular ─ we watch and wish that such places filled with sacrificing medical staff truly did exist.
The article suggested having a surprise billing investigated by sending it to KHN.org and its Send Us Your Medical Bills section; but if they only investigate a single submission of their choosing every month, then it sounds to me like a lottery most pricing victims are not likely to gain any value from.
However, I don't really know ─ I have never been involved with the service, nor do I know of anyone who was.
I am also unsure of the suggested Systemedic medical bill advocate (Get-Meducated.com) ─ the consultation about a specific billing is free, but then what?
But I suppose if the billing was so outrageous that bankruptcy seemed the sole option, maybe these people could help and save being crushed by impossible medical debt.
As I said, I'm just relieved that I have the various medical coverages that I do ─ especially when I read articles like that one.
Another article I read very recently is one that I would love to comment on from a personal perspective, but I could only do so at my private blog...which no one has access to.
I would link to the article that I received via E-mail back on January 11, but I have just discovered that it has not been published at the source website (JacksDailyDose.com), so I will reproduce it in full here:
The SURPRISE Benefit of Keeping Busy in The Bedroom
Never let ANYONE tell you that you're too old to "do it."
There's NO SUCH THING!
Studies routinely show that older folks still want to get busy in the bedroom. Too often, they face a few extra challenges -- and they don't always know who to ask for help (or are too shy when they do).
In a moment, I'm going to reveal something for the guys... something to help the ladies... and a third little trick that'll help you both.
These simple tips can put the spark back into your love life and set a fire in your bedroom in all the right ways.
First, let me reveal WHY you never want to "give up" and "accept" that getting older means getting less busy between the sheets.
It's not just a great way to get some "exercise" at any age.
It's also ESSENTIAL to your mental health and overall wellbeing!
New research finds a direct link between satisfaction in the bedroom and satisfaction with the REST of your life.
In older men and women alike, the study finds any kind of intimacy -- including sexual activity -- will increase your overall satisfaction and enjoyment with life itself.
Yes, friend, in a very real way it's what makes life worth living!
So here are my THREE TIPS to a better time in the bedroom:
GUYS: Most of those problems caused "by age" aren't caused by age at all. They're caused by low testosterone, the "manly" hormone that gives you strength... energy... and of course the ability to "do it."
As you get older, your T-levels plunge, but you can restore them easily enough.
First, try to get your body to make its own testosterone again with the help of natural therapies such as fenugreek extract. If that doesn't do the trick, speak to a doc about natural hormone therapy.
LADIES: Ever hear of ashwagandha? It's got a funny name, but there's nothing funny about the results: A 2016 study found it can increase arousal, lubrication and the ability to reach "the moment."
Other studies have also found it can increase desire and libido.
It's also a terrific natural stress-fighter -- and as well all know, nothing can sap you of your drive and desire like too much stress.
BOTH OF YOU: Think zinc! This "miracle mineral" can help increase drive and desire in men and women alike.
Not surprisingly, one of the best sources is oysters... which just so happens to be a time-tested natural aphrodisiac!
If you want to try supplements, get just enough to make up for any deficiency you might have as too much zinc can be as bad as too little.
Since I cannot get as candid as I would love to do, I will simply state that I have not enjoyed physical intimacy ─ not even cuddling ─ in almost six years. By my estimation, that puts me in a very bad place.
I am naught but a pensioner ─ I have tried to gain a second income online, but I have been an utter bust these past 10 or more years. And I can't seem to win my way into financial freedom.
I would love to be able to experiment with various supplements purported to help with areas such as 'performance,' but I simply cannot afford them. And I would only resort to the two proven commercial drugs (sildenafil and tadalafil) for men if I had basically given up on life, for I know that both come with very serious ─ ruinous ─ potential side-effects. At least if I had given up on life and was allowing myself, say, one final big and glorious year, then health consequences would be of smaller concern.
As for "natural hormone therapy," to my thinking that is probably the surest way to cause one's body to cease ever trying to produce its own testosterone ─ I am not willing to risk that step, even if my medical coverage would cover such treatments. And I am unsure that it would.
I located a backup article reporting on that same study ─ that is, that physical intimacy enhances the life experience:
EverydayHealth.com
I have always loved cuddling, and open expressions of affection. Life truly is more barren without it.
Sure, sex is great, too. But I align with the gals on this one ─ cuddling, kissing, affectionate petting ─ it is tough treading into the end of life without those experiences filling one's days anymore.
I am bringing myself down ─ time to present a few photos taken almost a year ago when my wife and her two sons arranged a small reunion in Bali with five of their Thailand family members.
All five of these photos appear to me to have been taken on January 30, 2018, and the lead photo is a selfie by my wife:
The young lady in this next photo is the wife of my own wife's nephew:
That will do for today. I still have to make a post at my original blog, even if no one but me can read the post. At least there I can actually speak of my personal life, and name names.
Maybe if I live for years yet ─ and I have maintained that blog ─ I can one day render it visible to the world once more.
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