Month: February 2016

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26-Feb-1625-Feb-26Entertain Me, Steve

Me Homer

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Today's Facebook Quiz:Which MRI image is Homer Simpson and which is me? Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, February 25, 2016

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22-Feb-1625-Feb-26Uncategorized
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A somewhat weird good morning Rochester today as steam from a power plant drifts across the rising sun. Wind is calm, … Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 1, 2016

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20-Feb-1625-Feb-26Hermitage, Tennessee

The Things Ya See …

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Our neighbors must include an IT nerd and some Different Strokes fans. Heh.(Betcha can't guess which WiFi networks are ours! (Oh the things insomnia makes you find funny at 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning.)) Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, February 20, 2016

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16-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Photo

I Have a Brain!

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The whole Minnesota experience was mostly Minnesota Nice, always efficient and highly effective. It was also at times… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 15, 2016

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14-Feb-1625-Feb-26Grief, Memories

That Was Rick

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[An anemic attempt to define Rick, who was undefinable.]Rick Stewart, Feb. 2, 1966 – Feb. 11, 2016.Three months or… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, February 13, 2016

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09-Feb-1625-Feb-26Nashville, Up in the Air

Hello Nashville!

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Hello Nashville! It's so very good to see you again! After a DQ bacon cheeseburger, it was lights out in my own bed by 7:30. Amazing what being free from a monster adrenal can do for you! Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 8, 2016

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05-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

Huggy Bear

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I WANT this thing. It has a hose that hooks to your gown and it blows cold or hot air up your jumper. Called "Bear Paws," it's pretty awesome. Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016

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05-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

Et Sanavit Omnes

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"Et Sanavit Omnes." Lobby of St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, while waiting on my escort to the spot I've been trying to get to for 12 years."Et sanavit omnes" translated: "And he healed them all" Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016

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05-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

Bye Bye Alien

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Remember that movie from 1979, "Alien" ? THIS is how I've felt for 12 years. It's time to take out the trash, you alien adrenal. Hope Dr. McKenzie and his team can handle this thing! Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016

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05-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

Farewell Doc!

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As Sinatra would say, "So make it one for my baby and one more for the road."Farewell Dr. Pepper! I'll see you in recovery around noon! 󾌳 Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016

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04-Feb-1625-Feb-26Rochester, Weather

We Are Minnesota.

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Coats? Coats?! 20 degrees outside and snowing, eh? We don't need no stinkin' coats. We. Are. MINNESOTA!!(Two movie references there, sorry.) Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, February 4, 2016

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03-Feb-1625-Feb-26Rochester, Steve

Closed For a Little Snow?!

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Closed. Closed? Closed?!!!!!!! <Shakes ice-cream-starved fist at snowy sky> NOW you've gone too far, snowy Minnesota… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, February 2, 2016

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02-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

It's What Time??!!

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Mayo's St. Mary's Hospital admitting area is like an airport at 5:30 in the morning. Now boarding: Passengers carrying small, screaming adrenal glands in need of chastisement, gate 2. Board! Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, February 2, 2016

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01-Feb-1625-Feb-26Medical Corner, Steve

Snow's A-Comin'!

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The sun is gone, swallowed by white fog. Flag is limp on the mast. Blizzard warning begins at 6. The sun is not hidden;… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 1, 2016