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Jim Watkins's avatar

Thought the punch line was going to be the bird of paradise flew up your nose with Little Jim Dickens’ song in mind.

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Randall Tremba's avatar

Well, I should’ve wished the bird of paradise to fly up his nose. And see how he liked it. But then it would be a phantom bird in his mind.

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Larry Neumark's avatar

Perhaps the words of Mark Twain might be fitting for today: "I've suffered a great many catastrophes in my life. Most of them never happened."

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Paul C Pritchard's avatar

If it is "in your head", you may also need a brain surgeon, too

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John F Burns's avatar

Welcome to the club. People say, "How do you fill your days?" I say, "Laundry, dishes, and doctor appointments." Maybe we take time out to eat a meal. Thank goodness housekeeping is provided at our CCRC.

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Ardyth Gilbertson's avatar

Who knew… a specialist to tell you : nothing’s there - it’s all in your head (or nose, to be more precise)… this getting old is pretty interesting (& sometimes annoying). Here we go!! lol😂

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Melinda Landolt's avatar

Ha!

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Virginia Heslinga's avatar

Your tiny pimple story expanded my knowledge. “An otolaryngologist, or ENT, is a healthcare specialist who treats conditions affecting your ears, nose and throat. They can also perform head and neck surgeries, including surgeries on your ears, mouth, throat, nose, neck and face.”

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Christian Lotze's avatar

Yes, you were imagining things! But that's OK!!! Einstein, (yes, not Epstein) famously said that imagination is more important than knowledge. good to know, right?

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Stephen Willingham's avatar

I'm more than a little bit tardy for this one, but better late than never. Doctors depend on Medicare and specialists have a particular affinity with our old peoples' plan. Be concerned and vigilant about your health, but please don't become obsessive. We've got enough of that in the world these days.

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Judy Moore's avatar

Seems like some commonsensiology may be in order. Your Mama would have known what to do.

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Carol Wood's avatar

Women use to be told that all the time..." It's only in your head!" Doesn't that make you feel real special? Intelligent? How about flipped off??

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Terry Tucker's avatar

Specialists, Experts, Know it Alls, Know Nothings. Many of them are helpful, but they cost way too much money and one's life gets taken over by appointments. Maybe the old family doctor didn't know everything, but at least it was a one-stop shop.

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Stewart Acuff's avatar

Well, there is a bright side. You have a reason to pick your nose. Silver linings and all. Pick on!!

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Randall Tremba's avatar

Maybe if I pick hard enough and long enough I'll extract some silver nuggets and cash in biggly.

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Lonce's avatar

You also need a parapsychologists

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