Well, it's mixed, to say the least. Had a long eye examination this morning, including the one that checks how the brain is receiving the sight message, etc. It was very inconclusive as my sight was normal, and the brain test showed normal. (As you can see, I forgot the names of the tests!)Dr. sent all the results to my doctor and I got in there around noon. Had an EKG, along with a usual heart checking. She found an uneven heartbeat (I've had it forever), atrial fibrillation. She is putting me on coumedin, and I have a bunch of tests at the hospital on Friday, inclulding CT scan, cardio, and carotid evaluation. The whole thing is enough to make me pretty nervous, but she was quite reassuring. My sister, who is 12 years younger than me, had a mild stroke a year ago, but she is not letting it get her down....she is a hiker, kayaker, skiier, and has always been very healthy. So I shall follow her in that outlook. I'll let you know what Friday's tests tell, but thank you so very much for caring.

Hope you're having an especially lovely day, Phyllis: enjoy the beauty of it. Good wishes for an outstanding year ahead ... and not one "out standing" in the rain! I was sorry that I wasn't able to attend the gathering that you had in Minnesota several years ago, somewhat instigated by the situation of my travelling through at the time, as I had a prior engagement in N.C. I had hoped to meet you, and cynic, and some others. ole joyful

Phyl, my dear, haven't been around much of late but a birthday greeting to you nonetheless under the "better late than never" clause! Hope you had a day worthy of what you deserve! Hey, enjoy (and celebrate) the whole weekend!

Thanks Jkayd! I had Phyllis' birthday marked on my calendar, but I still forgot to start the birthday post! I sure didn't want her day to be forgotton since she is so good at remembering everyone elses. Wishing a very happy day for Phyllis, Debby and Kathy!!!