I have been an elementary school counselor for twenty years. Prior to this, I was an editor of a weekly newspaper in the Buffalo, NY area. Despite changing careers, I can't seem to stop writing _ finding peace and joy when I write.
+ more bio informationMost herniated discs heal with time and/or treatment. My treatments have included acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, rest, exercise and a steroid injection. But my herniated disc pain persists in the lower part of my back. I am not sure why I have daily pain - sometimes nagging and other times stabbing ... More..
Gallbladder diagnosis took longer than surgery Three days after being diagnosed with a gallbladder that only functioned at nine percent, I was being wheeled into surgery for removal of this organ, and I was pleased about it. I went through five weeks of not knowing what was wrong with me. I woke daily with sharp stomach pain... More..
People nod and smile when I tell them the age of my oldest son. He is 14 and I think I finally realized why I get the strange reaction from others. They don't seem to flinch when I tell them that I have a six-year-old son or an 11-year-old daughter. But when I get to my first-born's stats, the reaction is usually the same _ ... More..
My Bell helmet hangs from a hook in the garage. It is gathering dust, which is actually a good thing, since it is no longer operational. The helmet I use today is attached to the handlebars of my 18-speed Specialized bicycle. It is adorned with stickers from a yearly charity ride I complete. The dusty Bell helmet is a remind... More..
Take a Vicodin-addicted doctor who specializes in infectious diseases and solves medical cases that no one else can, and you have the television show House on the Fox Network. Hugh Laurie stars as Dr. Gregory House, a brilliant doctor who works on the most complex cases, but has little social skills in his everyday life. Whi... More..
Laura Seil Ruszczyk
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