Expressions Explained, Part 5

In the 1700s, ladies wore corsets, which would lace up in the front. A proper and dignified woman wore a tightly tied lace.

A proper lady is still known as "straight laced."





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I have stage 3 kidney disease, and I haven't felt good since July. My kidney function dropped down to 28%, then back up to 40%. The specialist ordered a scan and later, a MRI with contrast. Contrast is dye, and it's VERY dangerous for someone with kidney disease. (The kidneys aren't able to clean out the dye, and that sometimes requires dialysis.) However, the doctor felt it was necessary; I seem to have withstood that test.


The scan and MRI showed a blockage in my bladder, such that it only empties halfway. Urine is backing up into my right kidney, causing further damage.

That's why I had minor surgery this past Tuesday. The surgery showed the urologist that I have a kidney stone and a "thing" which could be scar tissue or tumor. He took a biopsy of the "thing," and the results should come in next Tuesday when I see him. The surgeon inserted a stent, which is SUPPOSED to open the tube to allow the urine as well the kidney stone to drain.

I am thoroughly grateful for all of your prayers, love, and support. Please continue to pray as I wait for the results of the biopsy.

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Surgical rooms have an abundance of beautiful blue in them. I suppose it's because blue is such a relaxing color.

We'd all like our physicians to be relaxed as they operate on us, wouldn't we?



This is where I'll be tomorrow for outpatient surgery. Please pray for me.

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Expressions Explained, Part 4

Personal hygiene left much room for improvement in the 1700s. As a result, many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. The women would spread bee's wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complexions. When they were speaking to each other, if a woman began to stare at another woman's face she was told, "mind your own bee's wax."

Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term, "crack a smile."

In addition, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt...therefore, the expression losing face."

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Have you noticed how much Beautiful Blue is used for the 2010 Winter Olympics?

Take a look at the logo.




Isn't this sky stunning?



Gaze at the beautiful setting of Vancouver.




I have to tuck in a picture of twice-gold medal winning champion, Shaun White. Notice, please, the color he's hanging onto.


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