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Gary Spangler's avatar

I find it much easier to follow your work when the lights are on... in my brain! My first interpretation of the image was, “What a beautiful tenderloin! Lean and well trimmed.”

When the muses began their observations, I began to have my doubts. “She ate a whole, raw tenderloin?!” Hmmm... I’ll blame the lack of full illumination on the gloomy, cloudy conditions outside just now.

Remember Goldilocks and the Three Bears? The range of human preferences is like her sampling porridge, chairs and beds. I like my coffee piping hot and black. My wife adds milk and ice cubes for a tolerable experience. Yet trying her cup would defile my tastebuds!

Likely it’s best to drink from my own cup.

Y tu tambien? (Real Spanish) 😉

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3musesmerge's avatar

Sometimes I confuse myself Gary! Thank goodness the sun is out today in Wisconsin.

Now... I like my coffee hot—mostly, AND hav a fondness for some creamy cold remnants in a mug that somehow me was left unattended for an hour or so.

A wonderful reminder that there is no “right” way. Thanks!

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Monty's avatar

Me too Gary, me too!

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Gary Spangler's avatar

Is that in reference to Repatha, Monty?

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

<sigh> I miss grapefruit. Doesn’t go with my simvastatin meds. 😞

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3musesmerge's avatar

Want us to eat one for you Jack?😉 Too much sugar I’m guessing? I think I’ll not be able to eat one again without considering that sugar content...

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

There’s something in grapefruit that actually enhances the effects of statins. But also put strains on the liver (which statins use to clean up cholesterol) that can cause percent damage. 😳 And yes, the sugar isn’t great either, but there’s also fiber and stuff to compensate. 😊

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3musesmerge's avatar

Love that you offer a balanced view! 😁

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Gary Spangler's avatar

I battled LDL being at or above 200 for many years. Being statin intolerant made that route impossible. Diet and exercise changes made no difference either. A year and a half ago a Lipidologist prescribed Repatha. Injectable every two weeks. LDL dropped from 206 to 74 in less than 3 months. No conflict with grapefruit, but doesn’t play nice with “doughnut holes.” Life...

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Wow, Gary, 74 LDL is not too bad at all! My doctor was impressed with my 84 reading a a couple months ago. Good for you! 👏 And grapefruit! 👍

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3musesmerge's avatar

What??? No donut holes?

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