Cold Turkey
When Benji’s wife insisted he quit smoking–go cold turkey– he (and she) hadn’t realized quite how tough it would be . . .
Bad Contacts
Gilbert was pretty sure his new contacts were not made in North America or Europe; the slipping was a dead giveaway . . .
Carpal Thumbal Syndrome
Gabby’s doctor told her she had a new condition known as carpal thumbal syndrome–from too much texting. Soaking in cool water could ease the pain . . .
You Should Have Used Sunblock
Jimmy’s wife was alternating between trying to comfort him and being angry that he hadn’t used the sunblock she so carefully gave him before the offshore fishing trip. “What if you get skin cancer from the sunburn? We don’t have insurance. What would I tell my friends–my husband died of cancer of the face?”