Worried About Scars? Try This….

In an interview on the NHL Network today, Johnny Bower a retired NHL goaltending legend, gave his secret for getting rid of his scars and wrinkles….
“They sell this stuff called cocoa butter,” he said. Then, he went on to say how he had huge scars around his mouth area. (He received 45 stitches from when [...]

Knee Braces & A TKR

Prior to my total knee replacement, I tried everything I could to avoid the pain. One thing I did was wear a knee brace. It was painful and I didn’t understand why. That is, until I saw an x-ray of my knee.
I had bone spurs on each side of my knee that had developed [...]

1965 Vintage Hockey

The NHL Network has an entertaining show titled “Vintage Hockey”. Many times the games are not what I would really consider vintage. Sometimes, though, there are some GREAT ones. Like yesterday…
The match-up involved two Original Six teams: Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. This traditional rivalry was a total delight to watch and listen to…It [...]

TIME TO CLIMB! IT’S NHL HOCKEY TIME!!

Finally, the end of summer and beginning of FUN!!! NHL pre-season has started! Here is a picture of my beloved Joe. I received it from my Twitter account via the Detroit Red Wings site.
Such fond memories of a wonderful hockey arena. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Enjoy!..

Pittsburgh Penguins Honored at White House…NOT a political debate

Every year the defending champions of the Stanley Cup are honored at the White House. The team takes the trip, meets the President and the President makes a speech. The team stands behind and along side the President. It is a happy and proud moment.
After reading an article about the Pittsburgh Penguins memorable meeting yesterday, [...]

NHL Live! Return Date

Just received Twitter update that NHL Live! is due back on the airwaves (via NHL Network) on September 28.

Labor Day Weekend 2009

To all my readers celebrating Labor Day Weekend…have a safe and happy one! Blessings….

Is This You?

“You’ve got bad eating habits if you use a grocery cart in a 7-11″ Dennis Miller

Montreal Draft Pick

The Montreal Canadiens chose draft pick Louis LeBlanc, a Center. Hometown boy, born in Montreal. Scholastic upbringing: mom=music teacher; dad=chemist. LeBlanc will be attending Harvard in fall.

An Article About Gordie Howe’s Loss

Here’s an article about Gordie Howe and his life after losing his wife, Mrs. Hockey – Colleen:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-stanleycup-mrhockeyspain&prov=ap&type=lgns

Cal Stat Rap Video About Hand Hygiene

One of my readers, a Registered Nurse, has become locally famous for her video “Cal Stat Rap Video” on the importance of good hand hygiene. We all know how important good hygiene is, especially for tkr patients, so we thought it would be fun to pass this along….
It’s a musical video that addresses the need [...]

De-Stressing Your Home & A TKR

Having a comfortable place to live is important for everyone, especially those recuperating from a total knee replacement. Here is an article I found on Dr. Andrew’s Weil website (http://www.drweil.com) that I found interesting and wanted to share. Enjoy!
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6 Ways to De-Stress Your Home
Your home – whether big, small, or somewhere in [...]

formatting woahs…

That post about Detroit is not formatted correctly and I’m still figuring out what’s going on with that.  Kindly pardon the unpleasant formatting.
Same message, though.   DETROIT RED WINGS ADVANCE TO WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS!!  WOOHOO!!!

Where’s Don LaGreca on NHL Live!?

I’m curious as to what has happened with Don LaGreca, the foundation of the NHL Network’s NHL Live! show which is also broadcast on XM/Sirius Radio. Is he on vacation? I am hoping he is. No one on the show has said anything, that I have heard.
I know that when the season started [...]

Chicago Blackhawks Advance to SemiFinals

Congrats are also in order to the Chicago Blackhawks for advancing to the next level of the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals. They beat the Calgary Flames to reach the semifinals.
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. It’s just too cool to see the Blackhawks doing so well after all [...]

Spring Is In The Air

Today is such a beautiful, sunny day that I thought it would be fun to write a bit about it. See, after having the horrendous winter weather that we did (including AWFUL snow removal!)…this is a WELCOME relief! Spring is in the air…
The snow-capped mountains greet me outside my window. They’re a [...]

Playing A Musical Instrument After A TKR

After receiving an email from one of my readers regarding her musical skills and abilities, I was reminded about an event that occurred after having my total knee replacement surgery.
Background History : Music has been a part of my life since I was a tiny tot in second grade. I started playing the [...]

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY TO ALL!!

Even for readers of mine who are not Irish, it is a day to be enjoyed anyways. Here are some suggestions for sharing the delights of this special, fun day.
Enjoy some Soda Bread (it’s really easy to make),
Drink a glass of green beer (in my case a cup of green tea..:) )
Wear something green.
Send [...]

Top 10 Places That Germs Lurk in Your Home

Seeing that people recuperating from a total knee replacement have a compromised immune system, I thought it was appropriate to pass along this informative article I found on The Weather Channel’s weather.com site. The article was also featured on WebMD.com.
Got misophobia? You’re not alone. Fear of germs is common and can increase [...]

Meal Preparation After A TKR

Literature regarding preparing for a total knee replacement state that for a time period after the surgery, patients will need to have help with their meal preparation. I’ll vouch for that…
The first week after my tkr, it was very uncomfortable to stand up for longer than a few seconds. And, the crutches I [...]

Riding Buses & Climbing Stairs

Upon doing both of the above during yesterday, and recuperating today…I have penned the following poem:
Riding buses is kind of cheap,
Let others do the driving,
Sit in the right seat.
Know your schedule,
Don’t go astray,
Let that be a lesson,
To have a great day.
And….
Climbing stairs for exercise,
Is easy to do upon sun’s rise,
Climbing stairs at day’s end,
Makes for [...]

Test Social Bookmarking Sites

Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.
Please add this blog to your faves by clicking here….

Karma At Its Best

Here are two true life stories that illustrate Karma working….
There was just a segment on the news that I thought was worth sharing. There was a car chase in Minnesota in which the pursued thought he could escape the police by jumping out of his car. He started running and ran to the [...]

A Fitness Related Business Idea

After thinking about the health clubs and their drawbacks, I came up with a business idea that I believe would solve the dilemma that I and many others may have. It’s the perfect business for the fitness oriented person who wants to help others help themselves.
My idea involves a private gym which affords the [...]

Iron Supplements & Total Knee Replacement Pre-Op

Recently, I was asked about taking iron supplements prior to my total knee replacement surgery. I know from personal experience that the iron supplements are needed due to blood donations. During my pre-op procedure procedure, my surgeon recommended that I donate two pints of my blood. This blood would be “put back [...]

Total Knee Replacement Surgery Pre-Op

Getting ready for a total knee replacement, for me, was a pain in the royal derriere (butt). Here’s why:

I couldn’t take any of the herbs that were a part of my daily routine.   Western medicine wasn’t sure if they would fit in.  Western medicine needs to catch up with reality.
I couldn’t take any aspirin, [...]

NHL Live! Update

Yesterday (Tuesday) some of the NHL store staff defamed the cutouts of EJ Hradek and Don LaGreca.  EJ’s cutout was donning a pink Kings jersey.  Very pretty.  They caught the culprits, and it made for good entertainment.  However, it had longer lasting effects….
I was unable to catch the beginning of today’s show and had a [...]

NHL Media Ramblings

Sidney Crosby is a great hockey player, without a doubt. I just wish the media would leave the poor kid alone. Let him do his job. He’s part of a team, not an individual enigma. That ad stating “the entire games rests on the shoulders of a kid” is absolutely sickening. [...]

The Anesthesia Diet

Nowadays it seems almost everyone is looking for a way to lose excess pounds.  Well, forget about being concerned about what to eat and not eat, how to exercise, etc.  Have a major surgery and reap the benefits of anesthesia – I lost 10 pounds without trying.  I call it the Anesthesia Diet. Of course, [...]