Tooth

I see swelling on the inside gum around a back tooth I had a crown placed. Go to dentist. X-ray taken. Dentist tells me inflamation and bone loss. Cannot treat. Extraction only action. I ask to see previous x-rays. They tell me uunless the patient complains, they do not x-ray the back tooth. This is exactly the tooth that needed a root canal, two crowns and had an abcess treated.

How could they not x-ray this tooth? Because of their negligence It looks like I'm losing a tooth. I can't afford implant or bone graft. I did everything I was supposed to for dental health on a daily basis. Maybe this is why my sugar numbers were higher. Even with coverage, I'm going to have a big co-payment.

It just keeps going on and on, one thing after another.

The Fall

 She sits on the bench in front of CVS. Greets everyone. Easily in her seventies. Angular face. So polite to everyone. I soke to her once. We both were reading books. She said she reads everything but romances. Mentioned a daughter.

I see her there almost every single day. You see, at some point she asks everyone for spare change. Most ignore her. I'm wondering if she gets Social Security, food stamps, welfare, Medicaid. It must be a rent controlled apartment.

I'm sitting on another bench, but I can hear her panhandling. Always says thank you, no matter the response. Then suddenly I realize it's been quiet. I look over and see a small crowd. Walk over there. She is lying unconscious on the ground. Curled up like a child. Did she trip? Faint? EMS comres, followed by police. The volunteer tries to get her to speak. What's your name? she repeats. No response.

I decide to leave. Too sad. I wonder what will become of her. It happens that fast.

Fluffy Towel

I bought a fluffy towel in Target's. After using it when I showered, I felt like a new person. Next morning, I entered the bathroom and found it lying on the floor. There is only one conclusion. My other non-fluffy towels refused to accept it out of jealousy.

I've always treated my towels well. Same with my wash cloths. This treatment was unacceptable. I am master of my domain. I thought about buying a bunch of fluffies, but my budget wouldn't allow it. I have decided to install several of my hand puppets near the hamper next time I use my new towel, just to guard my purchase.

It seems every time I upgrade there are problems. I brought in a new recliner and my old one refuses to recline.I need a furniture whisperer.