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The dreaded dentist's office

I never liked going to the dentist. I especially detest having my teeth cleaned. I can't remember when I did not feel this way. It hasn't so much to do with pain as it does with discomfort. It hasn't so much to do with the dentist's "drill side" manner although doctors with attitude make me nervous. I don't like all the picking, sucking and blasting. That's the bottom line.

I can't stand the noise. There's a high pitched whine that sounds almost like angry bees. The hygienist uses it when she sandblasts ... I mean, cleans ... teeth. It's the same sound the drill makes which is equally unnerving, novocaine or not. There's another gizmo that also makes an obnoxious whiny noise when the hygienist polishes my teeth.

I can't stand the sensations of the hook probe going between my teeth and up around my gums. I keep wanting to ask, "Didn't you find the gold yet?" It sort of feels like someone's mining in my mouth.

Then there's that obnoxious rubber tube they stick in my mouth that's supposed to suck up all the extra debris and saliva and what have you ... only it never works right. I hear this gargly zurrrrk! sound as my mouth fills up and I try not to swallow only I have to and it's a mess! There is this new tube for that and it's the one thing I don't detest. You swish your mouth out with water and instead of having to aim your spit in this tiny little bowl below and to the left of the chair, you can now stick this tube in your mouth and it slurps everything out.

The whole ordeal took an hour today. Actually, things went better than they have in the past. I don't like it any better.

I guess I never will. I have to get three cavities filled and I need a crown on one of my upper teeth. I am going back on December 22 to take care of the cavities. Yo ho ho ... I mean, ho ho ho! :P

My friend Elfie called. She's not been well for the last six months or so. We used to talk on the phone every week and I miss her. I haven't called her since she's been in the hospital because she'd rather call me. That's because she's on a schedule of treatment and she can't always talk. Sometimes she doesn't feel well enough to call and she hasn't felt up to being on the computer. Well, poor Elfie's tried three times to call her in the last month and we've been out all three times! :(

My MeMe's

Wednesday Whatevers

1. What's your favorite winter activity?

Playing in the snow!

2. What is your favorite season and why?

I love fall because of the temperate weather and the beautiful colors of the leaves. I like spring, too, because of the promise of new life … all the buds and new flowers and leaves and baby animals. The weather used to be nicer though.

3. Would you still go to school if you didn't have to?

I don’t so I don’t!
What’s On … Right Now?

What's On your bedroom dresser Right Now?

There are some stray orphaned socks, a TV, a CD player/radio, and framed pictures of my kids when they were younger.

Thursday Threesome:

Onesome: Envision-- How much television do you watch each week? Are you one of those who can you call up the nightly program schedules for the major networks (and a cable channel or two) in your head? ...or do you have to search the paper to find out when the Thanksgiving Day parade is? (Hint: It's on a Thursday.)

There’s no way I’d be able to call up a television schedule! I have to use the channel guide to find out what station my favorite shows are on! I really don’t remember from week to week. The only thing I remember is which day my favorites are on. That 70s Show airs on Wednesdays at 8. The earlier seasons run from 5:00 to 6:00 evenings but I don’t remember which channel. Today, Survivor airs at 8 and then ER is on at 10. The only thing I know for sure is that they are not on the same channel! On Fridays at 8, I like watching Joan of Arcadia. That’s about it, unless I see a special I want to watch.

Twosome: whirled-- Oh, my! That holiday stuff is coming up soon! Are you ready for Thanksgiving? ...or are you going to be whirling around at the last minute?

I’m not ready for Thanksgiving yet. We have one turkey in the freezer. I’d like to get another one, or maybe a ham. I need a nice Thanksgiving-sy tablecloth. Beyond that, everyone is bringing a dish and I just see Thanksgiving dinner as last minute coming together happening! Kristin also tells me she’s singing in a school chorus that is supposed to participate in a parade in Philadelphia Thanksgiving morning!

Actually, I’m looking forward to all this.

Threesome: peas-- Shine on the the healthy stuff; we really don't care if you eat your vegetables (okay, the mom's here on the Porch do ): what are you looking forward to eating on Thanksgiving that you just cannot get the rest of the year?

Pumpkin pie!!! With lots of whipped cream! And it’s not that I couldn’t get pumpkin pie any other time of the year … it just wouldn’t seem “right” any other time but Thanksgiving!