Whether we like it or not, it is in our bones and our genes to recognize "Other." It's how we survived the onslaughts of the wild beasts and other tribes. It is our culture, our civilization, that allows us to go beyond that, and treat "Others" respectfully and fairly. Your thoughts are the remnants of that atavistic survival instinct; your actions are the true answers to those questions.
Oh how I loved reading this piece. I think we are kindred “gynological” spirits. Thanks for sharing those pictures for a true peek at your experience with real on-site medical propaganda. I had mentally rehearsed my retort to the pronoun solicitors for many months and recently gave the same answer you did. The imagery in your writing of the medical assistant was hilarious. Gone are the days of a neatly dressed office nurse, void of tattoos and adorning only a friendly smile as accessory. Oh my, what a world they have created for themselves.
Regardless, I pray for your good test results and hope you have a healthy journey to the end of your menopause. Keep writing…you are entertaining and talented.
I JUST finally got around to hatewatching the Barbie movie, so thanks for very neatly picking up where that left off. (Closing scene: Barbie walks in to clinic, says "I'm here for my gynelogical exam." Groan.) Your essay was a thousand times more entertaining, thought-provoking, imaginative, perceptive, and funny! Blue Period: A+, Barbie: F
You are so entertaining I can hardly stand it. I started reading this and thought: "Really?? You’re actually taking us along on your GYN visit??!"😆 Your honesty and brave, raw, funny story-telling continually leave me awed (and okay, a tinge green with envy—I don't know how you do it!) Thank you for the fun. And I am so happy to read your results came back negative! Glad to know medical science is still working in that important arena! ((Hugs)) ❤️
"Am I racist? Am I bigot?" ...
Whether we like it or not, it is in our bones and our genes to recognize "Other." It's how we survived the onslaughts of the wild beasts and other tribes. It is our culture, our civilization, that allows us to go beyond that, and treat "Others" respectfully and fairly. Your thoughts are the remnants of that atavistic survival instinct; your actions are the true answers to those questions.
Oh how I loved reading this piece. I think we are kindred “gynological” spirits. Thanks for sharing those pictures for a true peek at your experience with real on-site medical propaganda. I had mentally rehearsed my retort to the pronoun solicitors for many months and recently gave the same answer you did. The imagery in your writing of the medical assistant was hilarious. Gone are the days of a neatly dressed office nurse, void of tattoos and adorning only a friendly smile as accessory. Oh my, what a world they have created for themselves.
Regardless, I pray for your good test results and hope you have a healthy journey to the end of your menopause. Keep writing…you are entertaining and talented.
Results are negative! Thank you so much gyno-sis!!
I JUST finally got around to hatewatching the Barbie movie, so thanks for very neatly picking up where that left off. (Closing scene: Barbie walks in to clinic, says "I'm here for my gynelogical exam." Groan.) Your essay was a thousand times more entertaining, thought-provoking, imaginative, perceptive, and funny! Blue Period: A+, Barbie: F
I'd like to thank the academy! My fans! My god! And as Ricky Gervais advises, now I'll get the fuck off the stage. 😂
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You are so entertaining I can hardly stand it. I started reading this and thought: "Really?? You’re actually taking us along on your GYN visit??!"😆 Your honesty and brave, raw, funny story-telling continually leave me awed (and okay, a tinge green with envy—I don't know how you do it!) Thank you for the fun. And I am so happy to read your results came back negative! Glad to know medical science is still working in that important arena! ((Hugs)) ❤️
Envy is the best compliment! Thank you! 😊
Very funny piece, but it packs a punch, too! Your vivid writing makes me feel I’m there with you. Keep on writing, Mrs. M!
The pheromones in the bar theory is plausible to me. Pheromones or something of the soul that recognizes Life.
My sister-in-law is a hospice nurse. Her periods stopped in her mid-40s. Empathizing with endings for long enough could have brought it on.
Glad the results were negative.
And thanks for sharing the posters. Wow!
This is some great writing!
Thanks Kim!
So glad you’re alright and no C!
Shoulda said beep/bop/boop 😂
Next time. With robot moves!
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Love your writing.
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