ICH BIN FRAU YAMUS! It took a full five years and two months, but I’ve finally done it. I’ve quit. I’ve capitulated. I’ve given up all pretense and self-delusion and accepted what I am. In fact, I’ve not only accepted it but I’ve fully embraced it. I’ve embraced it with the zeal of a newborn […]
Whither Thy Brain?
This was edited April 2014 from its original first published as part of my July 2013 letter. I even have a schedule. A weekly schedule in handy spreadsheet format reminding me which day is Laundry Day, which day is Veggie & Fruit Cutting Day and which day is Cleaning Day. I hang up the laundry […]
Physiotherapy 911
Edited April 2014 from letter dated November 2009 First of all, let me thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I obtained your name from a coworker of my wife’s. He spoke quite highly of you when I asked him for references of doctors or physiotherapists that might be able to help […]
Hey Doc, Here’s My Impression of an Hypochondriac
Edited April 2014 from letter dated September 2007 Good morning Dr. I am writing you this letter to provide a detailed update on my seemingly never-ending medical issues. I find that during appointments, with the limited timeframe, I inevitably forget to mention a certain symptom or cannot fully explain a certain experience. Hopefully this format […]
Eye Pain Begets MRI Fun
This was edited April 2014 from its original first published as part of my March/May 2006 letter. Nothing in my life is ever simple. I began this fight with “the man” over these useless computer monitors we have that don’t allow us to use the software properly. Long story short, about two months ago I […]