Bronchitis

My doctor confirmed my guess that I have bronchitis. She prescribed an antibiotic, which I expected, and an Albuterol inhaler, which I didn't. Also some cough syrup (she said it would be good for sleep, so I'm not trying it until bedtime.

If I don't feel better by Wednesday, I'm supposed to go back Thursday.

I asked about a flu shot, and she said I should come back next week for that, and call first to make sure they've gotten another supply and verify their hours, but I won't need an actual appointment.

Bronchitis

My doctor confirmed my guess that I have bronchitis. She prescribed an antibiotic, which I expected, and an Albuterol inhaler, which I didn't. Also some cough syrup (she said it would be good for sleep, so I'm not trying it until bedtime.

If I don't feel better by Wednesday, I'm supposed to go back Thursday.

I asked about a flu shot, and she said I should come back next week for that, and call first to make sure they've gotten another supply and verify their hours, but I won't need an actual appointment.

Election Day reminder

I'd like to remind my fellow Americans that tomorrow is Election Day. If you haven't already voted (probably by mail), tomorrow is the time.

We need to throw the bums out. As Molly Ivins puts it:

May I remind you what this election is about? Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, unprecedented presidential powers, unmatched incompetence, unparalleled corruption, unwarranted eavesdropping, Katrina, Enron, Halliburton, global warming, Cheney's secret energy task force, record oil company profits, $3 gasoline, FEMA, the Supreme Court, Diebold, Florida in 2000, Ohio in 2004, Terri Schiavo, stem cell research, golden parachutes, shrunken pensions, unavailable and expensive healthcare, habeas corpus, no weapons of mass destruction, sacrificed soldiers and Iraqi civilians, wasted billions, Taliban resurgence, expiration of the assault weapons ban, North Korea, Iran, intelligent design, swift boat hit squads, and on and on.

This election is about that, but much more -- it's about honor, dignity and comity in this country. It's about the Constitution, which gives us this great nation. Bush ran on a pledge of "restoring honor and integrity" to the White House. Instead, he brought us Tom DeLay, Roy Blunt, Katherine Harris, John Doolittle, Jerry Lewis, Richard Pombo, Mark Foley, Dennis Hastert, David Safavian, Jack Abramoff, Ralph Reed, Karl Rove and an illegal and immoral war in Iraq. People, it's up to you.

Yes, I know, probably preaching to the choir. Get out there and sing, sisters and brothers.

There's a Democratic incumbent in New York I'm not thrilled with. I'm considering voting for the Socialist Worker or the Green. Not the Republican. Not this year. Maybe never.

Election Day reminder

I'd like to remind my fellow Americans that tomorrow is Election Day. If you haven't already voted (probably by mail), tomorrow is the time.

We need to throw the bums out. As Molly Ivins puts it:

May I remind you what this election is about? Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, unprecedented presidential powers, unmatched incompetence, unparalleled corruption, unwarranted eavesdropping, Katrina, Enron, Halliburton, global warming, Cheney's secret energy task force, record oil company profits, $3 gasoline, FEMA, the Supreme Court, Diebold, Florida in 2000, Ohio in 2004, Terri Schiavo, stem cell research, golden parachutes, shrunken pensions, unavailable and expensive healthcare, habeas corpus, no weapons of mass destruction, sacrificed soldiers and Iraqi civilians, wasted billions, Taliban resurgence, expiration of the assault weapons ban, North Korea, Iran, intelligent design, swift boat hit squads, and on and on.

This election is about that, but much more -- it's about honor, dignity and comity in this country. It's about the Constitution, which gives us this great nation. Bush ran on a pledge of "restoring honor and integrity" to the White House. Instead, he brought us Tom DeLay, Roy Blunt, Katherine Harris, John Doolittle, Jerry Lewis, Richard Pombo, Mark Foley, Dennis Hastert, David Safavian, Jack Abramoff, Ralph Reed, Karl Rove and an illegal and immoral war in Iraq. People, it's up to you.

Yes, I know, probably preaching to the choir. Get out there and sing, sisters and brothers.

There's a Democratic incumbent in New York I'm not thrilled with. I'm considering voting for the Socialist Worker or the Green. Not the Republican. Not this year. Maybe never.