Wednesday, September 10, 2008

The Asthma Inhaler Issue

Today the news reports that asthma medicine will be TAKEN OFF THE SHELVES...more on our 6:00 report....not that I use my inhaler all the time - but every now and then I have a little need. So needles to say I was curious...when the report aired - the reporter doing the story explained that the inhalers were being removed and replaced but something a little different. The substance used to move the medicine into the lungs is being changed...why...because is can cause harm the THE OZONE!!! Makes me wonder....what the hell is it doing to my tender lungs, that are so close....if it is having an impact on the ozone.....that is sooooo far away???
On another note - paper today stated that there are a few Interior Decorators in CT that are miffed that they can't call themselves Interior Designers instead. Seems that to be listed as a INTERIOR DESIGNER, one must take and pass a 2 day test and obtain a license. Makes sense to me...after all, If I hire someone to remodel (not redecorate) my home - they better know everything they need to know about structure, plumbing, electrical, zoning regs, and building codes. I remember my former BIL telling me the story of an architect that drew a beautiful plan for an addition, but when it came to the angles fitting together - nothing did..so much for his expertise. This woman claims to have been doing this since 1983 - and you tell me that in all that time - she couldn't take and pass this test, I'll bet the cost was a lot less back in '83. There's a lot more at stake hiting someone that can pick colors to someone that can tear down a wall without the whole house falling in.
On a lighter note - love is in the air in our house...not that I am too thrilled about it all. However, there is one young man that any mother would want to date her daughter, and the daughter doesn't get it yet...he has already given her a rose when he delivered her fried dough the other night - how romantic, and he sure is cute...
Sports game started this week - I could use a clone so I can get everywhere - at least there are only 2 different teams - but through a marching band person in the mix - and that can get nuts!
Until next time - or another issue, and don't get me started on politics...