As I said the other day... ~AsISaidTheOtherDay
There's one author on this blog: Polemical
Retired public servant / PR hack, dog walker, nature lover, dharma student, community builder. I live in a small village in a small country on the edge of a big ocean. I’m also on Friendica at Venera social.
Latest articles
More reductions in health spending - new Dunedin hospital faces downgrade
Originally published August 22 2024
PM shows he doesn't understand local government
Originally published August 22 2024
Hope can be a dangerous thing when it comes to our health
When you're face-to-face with serious illness or death, hope in an unattainable cure or treatment can be very emotionally damaging.
Who's responsible for solving the USA's toxic political culture and racism?
I've thought long and hard about posting this, and it will probably get me into trouble or come across as a ‘stop picking on us’ winge. Despite my reservations, here goes!
New drug option for treating myeloma
Pomalidomide now funded by Pharmac for people refractory to lenalidomide
Sore back
Take my word. Life’s better off without one.
Faith in dealing with illness
It's not always religious or spiritual. Science is no different.
Cancer drugs announcement good for many people
Funding for 56 new drugs through Pharmac
Why do I love Pukerua Bay?
Reflections on my home town.
My cryptocurrency experiment
Treat it like going to the races; only bet what you can afford to lose
Feeling loved
Intense experience at unexpected Christian service
That difficult conversation with my doctor
No more treatment options for my myeloma