Monthly Archives: October 2013

A Trip into the City

Posted on October 23, 2013 by carrenstrock

I’d gone into Manhattan to have the second shot in my knee. Which incidentally, hasn’t begun to work its magic yet but I’m still hopeful. On the bus, a man sitting next to me asked for directions. I wasn’t certain … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 20, 2013 by carrenstrock

One of the three “ahaas” I’ve lived by ever since I discovered myself was “have no expectations and you’ll have no disappointments. Today, I came across this quote by Sri Chinmoy, “Peace begins when expectation ends.” So simple yet so … Continue reading →

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High Cost of US Medicines

Posted on October 16, 2013 by carrenstrock

Synvisc is a medication that, when injected into the knee, creates a coating to prevent bone rubbing on bone if cartilage is gone. My insurance company would not cover the $800 cost but  the same drug, purchased through Canada, is half that amount-  $400. … Continue reading →

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Up and running again

Posted on October 16, 2013 by carrenstrock

With the help of my wonderful new webmaster, my website is up and running once again and I am learning to navigate the site. I hope now to be able to respond to anyone who takes the time to write to … Continue reading →

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