Slip Sliding Away . . .
Kendall knew he was a Red-eared Slider, but he was trying to figure out the slider part–his 401K or his health . . .
Back Trouble
Mervyn (pictured) had been putting up with a sore back for years; his health insurance didn’t cover chiropractor visits.True, he wasn’t real active, didn’t dance or play basketball, but even if he had to pay for it himself, he was going to see the chiropractor and get this kink in his back straightened out.
Nose Hair Clippers
Ellen had been disturbed about the white growths–her doctor told her it was just part of getting older–get a nose hair clipper if they bothered her . . .
Carpal-Wingal Syndrome
The doctor told Benny his wing soreness was Carpal-wingal Syndrome, not uncommon in hummers that ate only at feeders and tried to defend them from other hummers . . .
Staying Power
It had been about staying power; it wasn’t energy drinks but good health, plenty of rest and lots of training that let Devonna win the ladies marathon . . .
Stiff Neck
The yoga class had been fine until Chester was unable to unwind from one of the meditative poses . . .