People:
I have not forgotten about this project.
Rest assured, I am still running, and still thinking of this blog.
Not to make excuses or anything, but it's just been so busy. And so snowy. Not that the weather has any impact on the frequency of my postings. But seriously, what good is winter if you can't use the misery that comes with it as justification for your temporary lack of ambition to do ANYTHING.
Say it with me....WINTER SUCKS!!
However..........
We have exciting plans for updates here in the near future. I'm not sure if Dad is aware, but he has signed an exclusive deal to be interviewed for this blog by ME. Oh, it's gonna be good. Not only will you get an insider's take on what makes this man tick, you'll also witness, first-hand the hilarity and hi jinx that can only happen when he is present. But what I really think you'll take from the 'interview' is what it is like for someone who suffers from Tinnitus. I hope he'll shed some light on how life has changed for him. And we're going to talk about some of the things he's tried in the past to cope and deal with this nightmare.
So, keep checking back. Hope to have this one wrapped up by the end of the week.
1.28.2008
1.12.2008
spring 'want list'...2nd installment
*shamlessly...I mean, strategically-placed subliminal message: Any fathers who may occasionally post here, and who may be stumped for birthday gift ideas this year for their daughters, who may also post here, please scroll back to the top of the post and re-read. Seek mom’s advice about sizes…………….*
Hmmm, woke up this morning feeling like I was in the "Twilight Zone" which is pretty much my normal state. Yet this morning the "Zone" seemed to be sending me subliminal messages of some kind! What could it be? Did I win the Super 7? Nope to that one (wait till next week). Message keep saying something about money though. Little did I know it was telling it was my money it was referring too!
So, seeking advice I came here and lo and behold, "lookie what I found". Never knew what hit me!
I need more coffee, some more time to digest this message and wait for "size advice." Dads who may post here no nothing about "sizes" for daughters who may post here!
"That’s right, kids. You heard me right - butt-lifting, butt-enhancing compression shorts. [we can pause here for a sec, while you digest that delicious piece of information I just fed you]"
"Oh, my eyes!" Think I will head back to the "Twilight Zone" now!
Hmmm, woke up this morning feeling like I was in the "Twilight Zone" which is pretty much my normal state. Yet this morning the "Zone" seemed to be sending me subliminal messages of some kind! What could it be? Did I win the Super 7? Nope to that one (wait till next week). Message keep saying something about money though. Little did I know it was telling it was my money it was referring too!
So, seeking advice I came here and lo and behold, "lookie what I found". Never knew what hit me!
I need more coffee, some more time to digest this message and wait for "size advice." Dads who may post here no nothing about "sizes" for daughters who may post here!
"That’s right, kids. You heard me right - butt-lifting, butt-enhancing compression shorts. [we can pause here for a sec, while you digest that delicious piece of information I just fed you]"
"Oh, my eyes!" Think I will head back to the "Twilight Zone" now!
spring 'want list'...1st installment
I gotta have this.
Oh, yah, I can see you rolling your eyes. And I can practically hear what you’re saying.
You’re all…’This is a skirt. Why do you need a skirt? And why do you feel the need to blog about it - in January, no less?’
Well, calm down for a second and let me talk! God…
This, dear reader, is not your ordinary skirt. What you see here is a running skirt from http://www.skirtsports.com/. This is the Gym Girl, with two pockets. And what you don’t see here, is that underneath this ‘lightweight, luxurious SpeedSilk fabric’, which ’gently flows across your thighs’ is a pair of built in compression shorts.
That’s right, kids. You heard me right - butt-lifting, butt-enhancing compression shorts. [we can pause here for a sec, while you digest that delicious piece of information I just fed you]
I know! So cool!
Oh. Did I mention the pockets? To hold your stuff - your iPod, cell phone, lip stuff, money for beer stops...er, I mean water stops on your long runs. Whatever. We all have our own 'needs'.
Like, it’s not enough that these things are so cute, but they’re totally functional too!
And...the best part? I have found a retailer near me.
Spring can’t come fast enough now.
*shamlessly...I mean, strategically-placed subliminal message: Any fathers who may occasionally post here, and who may be stumped for birthday gift ideas this year for their daughters, who may also post here, please scroll back to the top of the post and re-read. Seek mom’s advice about sizes…………….*
1.07.2008
celebrities with tinnitus
Back to reality.
Back to work after two weeks vacation.
Back to running after almost as much time off. I went for a little scoot tonight (2.5 miles) and it's painfully obvious to me that I've lost some fitness this Christmas season. Time to get serious once again.
I wanted this post to be about tinnitus. So I began to research some very basic facts about the condition, however before I present any of them here, I think it is important to note that there is alot of information on the Internet about tinnitus. Some of it is endorsed by doctors and other members of the medical profession, some of it is not. As with any other topic that you read about on the net, you have to tread carefully, and of course none of the information can be taken as gospel, unless of course you're using sources whom have proven themselves credible, such as those listed on the left here under the heading 'Tinnitus Sites'.
There are many things about tinnitus that are not known or understood, especially the causes. I will devote some time in the future to discuss all of the possible causes, but for now I'll focus on the prevalent cause - exposure to loud noise.
It is estimated that 17% of the population suffers from tinnitus. This equates to 44 million Americans and over 5 million Canadians. In addition, 5% of the general population is severely debilitated by their tinnitus. Those numbers seem pretty slim on the 'grand scale' and I suppose relatively speaking, they are.
But what I found interesting after doing a little more research is how untrue that notion really is. I sought out the names of celebrities (especially musicians) who are afflicted with tinnitus. I was surprised by the number of famous names that turned up. As you read through the list, you may be moved by the familiarity of some of the names. To me, this demonstrates just how common tinnitus is.
Neil Young - blames his tinnitus on loud music
Barbra Streisand - it is said that her volatile temperament can be attributed to tinnitus
William Shatner & Leonard Nemoy - both say they acquired tinnitus during a prop explosion on the set of Star Trek in the 60s. Shatner has been fairly vocal about his suffering and has spoken of his depression and considerations of suicide due to tinnitus.
Engelbert Humperdinck - I'm not clear on the story here, but I really like to say this guy's name
David Letterman & his sidekick Paul Shaffer - again I don't know the details...
Eric Clapton - loud amplifiers
James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich - both members of the band Metallica.
Ted Nugent
Bono & The Edge - both from U2. Some of U2's lyrics allude to the sounds of tinnitus
Huey Lewis - this one is a little coincidental - my dad bears a striking resemblance to this man
Ozzy Osborne - I'll just leave that one alone
Phil Collins - they say he actually cut back on his performances because of his 'T'?
Peter Jennings - famous journalist and news anchor
Vincent Van Gogh - maybe that is why he cut of his ear???
Ludwig Van Beethoven - famously deaf and famous tinnitus sufferer. This great composer was driven mad by "rushing and roaring sounds" in his head.
Keanu Reeves
John Densmore - drummer for The Doors. Listen to what Ray Manzarek, from The Doors says about Densmore's future as a musician - "Tinnitus, man, you can't...You know, there's nothing you can do about it. It doesn't get better. It can only get worse--that's the hell of that thing. You'd say, 'Well, you know, when it's better, you're gonna play, man.' Well, it doesn't get better. The nature of that problem is that it can only get worse."
Jerry Stiller - Frank Costanza on Seinfeld
Sylvester Stallone
Burt Reynolds
Sting
Neve Campbell
I found there were alot more celebrities, but there names weren't as easily recognizable as some of those listed here.
Like Englebert, for instance.
Back to work after two weeks vacation.
Back to running after almost as much time off. I went for a little scoot tonight (2.5 miles) and it's painfully obvious to me that I've lost some fitness this Christmas season. Time to get serious once again.
I wanted this post to be about tinnitus. So I began to research some very basic facts about the condition, however before I present any of them here, I think it is important to note that there is alot of information on the Internet about tinnitus. Some of it is endorsed by doctors and other members of the medical profession, some of it is not. As with any other topic that you read about on the net, you have to tread carefully, and of course none of the information can be taken as gospel, unless of course you're using sources whom have proven themselves credible, such as those listed on the left here under the heading 'Tinnitus Sites'.
There are many things about tinnitus that are not known or understood, especially the causes. I will devote some time in the future to discuss all of the possible causes, but for now I'll focus on the prevalent cause - exposure to loud noise.
It is estimated that 17% of the population suffers from tinnitus. This equates to 44 million Americans and over 5 million Canadians. In addition, 5% of the general population is severely debilitated by their tinnitus. Those numbers seem pretty slim on the 'grand scale' and I suppose relatively speaking, they are.
But what I found interesting after doing a little more research is how untrue that notion really is. I sought out the names of celebrities (especially musicians) who are afflicted with tinnitus. I was surprised by the number of famous names that turned up. As you read through the list, you may be moved by the familiarity of some of the names. To me, this demonstrates just how common tinnitus is.
Neil Young - blames his tinnitus on loud music
Barbra Streisand - it is said that her volatile temperament can be attributed to tinnitus
William Shatner & Leonard Nemoy - both say they acquired tinnitus during a prop explosion on the set of Star Trek in the 60s. Shatner has been fairly vocal about his suffering and has spoken of his depression and considerations of suicide due to tinnitus.
Engelbert Humperdinck - I'm not clear on the story here, but I really like to say this guy's name
David Letterman & his sidekick Paul Shaffer - again I don't know the details...
Eric Clapton - loud amplifiers
James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich - both members of the band Metallica.
Ted Nugent
Bono & The Edge - both from U2. Some of U2's lyrics allude to the sounds of tinnitus
Huey Lewis - this one is a little coincidental - my dad bears a striking resemblance to this man
Ozzy Osborne - I'll just leave that one alone
Phil Collins - they say he actually cut back on his performances because of his 'T'?
Peter Jennings - famous journalist and news anchor
Vincent Van Gogh - maybe that is why he cut of his ear???
Ludwig Van Beethoven - famously deaf and famous tinnitus sufferer. This great composer was driven mad by "rushing and roaring sounds" in his head.
Keanu Reeves
John Densmore - drummer for The Doors. Listen to what Ray Manzarek, from The Doors says about Densmore's future as a musician - "Tinnitus, man, you can't...You know, there's nothing you can do about it. It doesn't get better. It can only get worse--that's the hell of that thing. You'd say, 'Well, you know, when it's better, you're gonna play, man.' Well, it doesn't get better. The nature of that problem is that it can only get worse."
Jerry Stiller - Frank Costanza on Seinfeld
Sylvester Stallone
Burt Reynolds
Sting
Neve Campbell
I found there were alot more celebrities, but there names weren't as easily recognizable as some of those listed here.
Like Englebert, for instance.
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