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Sunday, September 28, 2014

It's What They Don't Tell You That Matters Just As Much As What They Tell You; Uncertainty and Chronic Illness

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When I know I am usually ok.  When I don't know I am all stressed out and usually not ok.  This applies to many life situations but espe...
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Friday, September 26, 2014

Dissected Aorta and Hematomas, Keeping a Heart Valve Clicking also can Cause Bleedout

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Hematoma is what the doctor at Florida Hospital in St. Augustine called the lump on my back.  It was very large.  I am not sure how it got ...
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Life, Trauma, Bikes, Mosquitos and Marfan Syndrome

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Not having a driver's license is difficult. Yep not having a driver's license is traumatic.  Automobiles have made the world such an...
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Friday, July 25, 2014

Florida Green Roofs - Know Thy Plants!

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Florida summertime is hard on green roofs.  Not only are roofing membranes subject to intense weather challenges, green roof plants also are...
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Why Florida Green Roofs Are So Environmentally Important

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Here in Florida surface water can directly flow into the drinking aquifer below the ground in many places.  Here is a video of storm water f...
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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Connective Tissue Challenges, Learning to Live All Over Again

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Someone started a rumor long ago that says you can't teach an old dog new tricks.  I say, "it depends on if they have a connective ...
Saturday, June 14, 2014

My Dissected Aorta Loves A Dollar

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A most wonderful dollar bill exchanged its existence in my wallet for a pill case.  Greater love for me hath no other dollar. Medication Org...
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Salinity Tolerance of Plants (Reference Link)

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Here is a link for a very useful plant salinity tolerance chart I find useful in coastal green roof design, published by The WateReuse Foun...
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Kevin's Primal Pineapple & Nut & Chocolate, Almond & Coconut Flour Cookies - Cardiovascular Healthy!

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OMG!  These primal treats are so delicious and healthy.  And I don't mind the two remaining teens eating as many as they want. Kevin...
Friday, June 6, 2014

My Near Death Experience During Aorta Replacement Surgery

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Near death experiences are usually referred to as 'NDE's and there are a number of references across the internet.  According to Wik...
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Warfarin Bleeding Episodes, Marfan Syndrome and Mechanical Heart Valves Medications

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Today I learned that I need to keep sterile gauze pads in my 'tote with me wherever I go' Marfan first aid kit.  It is impossible to...
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Sunday, June 1, 2014

A Florida Green Roof that Failed Over and Over Again - Missed Opportunity

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Green roofs in Florida must be designed for a very unique set of rooftop variables.  Time and time again I see marvelous, well designed grow...
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Ditching Most Processed Foods From My Marfan and Post-Dissection Life

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Recently I have embarked on a Paleo Diet adventure. Yummy ice cold watermelon!  Ditching processed foods forever! It is June 1st today.  I h...
Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Native Plant Patterns and Historical Rainfall Trends, Predictors of Green Roof Plant Success

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Climate and weather patterns are the most significant determining factors of what plants will go on your green roof project and so, rather t...
Saturday, May 17, 2014

Post-dissection Repair Everyday Challenges, Vertigo and Dizziness

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I don't want to fall so I pace myself and have learned how to look for the signs of a vertigo or dizziness onset. Post-dissection repair...
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Daily Medications and Travel, Don't Leave Home Without Spare Meds!

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Travel is not something I frequently do.  My body is not really up to the stress and of course, not having a driver's license, transport...