Today is a bummer. My husband and I were supposed to go to Buffalo, NY for spring break starting today, but I’ve got an awful ear infection and don’t feel up to going, so we had to cancel. I’m taking both antibiotic ear drops and oral antibiotics, but it is still hurting a lot. Earaches are probably one of the worst aches, up there with a bad toothache.
So now I’m bored, in pain, stuck at home, and kind of cranky too. I guess at least I have you guys to talk to lol. Thanks for listening to my little rant. Anyone got any weird, fun trivia, jokes, or funny personal stories you want to share? I could use a laugh.
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It’s such a bummer when plans fall through. My father used to say that it always happens for a reason. Take care. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs.
Maranda, feel better soon! ❤ Here is a story about when I had an earache.
As a young child, I had recurring tonsilitis and ear infections. I remember when I was about five, I had a new pink-checked suit for Easter. I also had an earache, and my mother had put gentian violet in my ears. Of course, a purple stain got on the jacket of my Easter suit! Thinking fast, my mother pinned a little "nosegay" of artificial flowers over the stain, and off we went to church!
Ugh! You’re right – earaches and toothaches are the worst! I don’t have any personal funny stories that come to mind at this moment, so I’ll just share this joke with you:
A stranger was seated next to a little girl on the airplane when the stranger turned to her and said ,’Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.’ The little girl, who had just opened her book, closed it slowly and said to the stranger, ‘What would you like to talk about?’ ‘Oh, I don’t know,’ said the stranger. ‘How about nuclear power?’ and he smiles. OK, ‘ she said. ‘That could be an interesting topic.
But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff – grass – . Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?’ The stranger, visibly surprised by the little girl’s intelligence, thinks about it and says, ‘Hmmm, I have no idea.’
To which the little girl replies, ‘Do you really feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don’t know shit?
Oh dear, it is a downer when what we’ve planned to do falls through. It’s not meant to be for now at least. I hope you find something that makes your beautiful heart smile today my dear friend 😊🙏❤
💜 Physiology is a “wierd” lil’ thing EveryOne; the same Physiological Sensation may be caused by any number of things which is why Doctors ARE Mostly ClueLess and Play Guessing Games such that Three Different Doctors will Offer Three Different Diagnoses for The Self Same Symptoms…as for “trivia” a Russian boy was born with one of his molar teeth missing; when he was a teenager they found the missing molar in his testicle when checking for cancer 😳
Maranda Russell 
It’s such a bummer when plans fall through. My father used to say that it always happens for a reason. Take care. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs.
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Thanks. It would be nice to know those reasons lol.
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Sometimes we do get a glimpse of them.
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Oh oh. Get well soon Maranda. Looks like God has some other plans for you 🤗
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Guess so
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Down and out
in Buffalo today
I need some
Buffalo wings
Today!
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lol, I don’t like buffalo sauce. BBQ is ok though.
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Your post is fabulous 😊👍
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Sorry that you health has taken another downturn, I hope you are soon mended.
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Maranda, feel better soon! ❤ Here is a story about when I had an earache.
As a young child, I had recurring tonsilitis and ear infections. I remember when I was about five, I had a new pink-checked suit for Easter. I also had an earache, and my mother had put gentian violet in my ears. Of course, a purple stain got on the jacket of my Easter suit! Thinking fast, my mother pinned a little "nosegay" of artificial flowers over the stain, and off we went to church!
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LOL, I’m not sure what gentian violet is, I’ll have to look that one up.
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Feel better Maranda! There’s nothing worse than an earache! Can you watch something silly on tv to pass the time? A good movie perhaps?
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Yesterday nothing good was on. Hoping tonight will be better and I can find a movie or something to watch.
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I hope you can find something you like! Have you tried reading a good book? Or watching a podcast? Keep healing!
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I have been reading some. And I did find some movies/podcasts the last couple days.
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Ugh! You’re right – earaches and toothaches are the worst! I don’t have any personal funny stories that come to mind at this moment, so I’ll just share this joke with you:
A stranger was seated next to a little girl on the airplane when the stranger turned to her and said ,’Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.’ The little girl, who had just opened her book, closed it slowly and said to the stranger, ‘What would you like to talk about?’ ‘Oh, I don’t know,’ said the stranger. ‘How about nuclear power?’ and he smiles. OK, ‘ she said. ‘That could be an interesting topic.
But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff – grass – . Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?’ The stranger, visibly surprised by the little girl’s intelligence, thinks about it and says, ‘Hmmm, I have no idea.’
To which the little girl replies, ‘Do you really feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don’t know shit?
I hope that at least that gave you a smile!
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I like that one 🙂
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Oh dear, it is a downer when what we’ve planned to do falls through. It’s not meant to be for now at least. I hope you find something that makes your beautiful heart smile today my dear friend 😊🙏❤
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Thank you ♥
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Sending healing energy! Feel better, Maranda!
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Thanks 🙂
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Feeling sorry for the cancellation. Get well soon. Perhaps its a good sign, because here in Germany they investigated a side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine. A very small percentage of older people, especially women over 50 years of age, is said to be at risk of thrombosis in the cerebral veins. (source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/after-blood-clots-canada-limits-az-vaccine-to-those-over-55/article34199922.ece) Stay well! Michael
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I’m not getting the vaccine. I have too many autoimmune issues to start with!
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Then please stay save, Maranda! Lets hope the side effects of the vaccine will not much more harmful as the virus itself. Best wishes, Michael
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💜 Physiology is a “wierd” lil’ thing EveryOne; the same Physiological Sensation may be caused by any number of things which is why Doctors ARE Mostly ClueLess and Play Guessing Games such that Three Different Doctors will Offer Three Different Diagnoses for The Self Same Symptoms…as for “trivia” a Russian boy was born with one of his molar teeth missing; when he was a teenager they found the missing molar in his testicle when checking for cancer 😳
…💛💚💙…
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That last bit was super weird
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Take care and be gentle, it’s horrible to be thrust out of plans.
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Yeah 😦
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Sorry to hear you had to cancel your trip. Hope you feel better soon!
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Thank you ♥
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That sucks. I hope your ear infection clears up quickly.
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Me too
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