Tag Archives: health

How to take care of yourself

Posted on December 27, 2018 by rossmurray1

I recently came to a conclusion: Donald Trump gave me cancer. When I had my checkup in the summer of 2016, my prostate was slightly enlarged but nothing to worry about, my doctor said. People felt the same way about … Continue reading →

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All I Want for Christmas is No Tube

Posted on December 13, 2018 by rossmurray1

I was informed by a reader that last week’s column about the Absolute Worst Christmas Tea & Bazaar was decidedly Grinch-like and that I should really get with it Yuletide-wise. Unfortunately, this week I was hoping to relay a certain … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 22, 2018 by rossmurray1

It’s rare you can put your finger on the precise moment your life changed. In my case, it involved an actual finger. In late July, I had an appointment with my family doctor before she skittered off to Abitibi. Near … Continue reading →

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My heart on paper

Posted on September 11, 2014 by rossmurray1

This week, I got the results of some heart tests I underwent. The thing is, I underwent them three years ago. It had occurred to me in the past that I’d never received any results for these tests, but I … Continue reading →

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If I sue, will it be in litter-gation?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by rossmurray1

We own four cats, which exceeds the number of cats a normal person should have by approximately four. The number of cats you should have should not equal or surpass the number of children you have. If the total weight … Continue reading →

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