Lost and found is my eureka! blog, my rediscovery of my short fiction and poetry submissions published in literary magazines and university literary journals some decades ago. Interspersed, occasionally, with more recent, hitherto unpublished pieces.
Your doctor, said her temporary replacement, is back from maternity leave, but is unable to see you today. So how may I help you? he asked.
He's grey, rotund and though obviously good natured, looks drawn and somewhat harried. I'm well, only here for prescriptions renewals. And, he prompted, you have had your annual physical check-up?
Last one, I responded, was fifteen years ago; watching as a bemused look of horror crosses his face. No!?! Yes. I am healthy, no need for check-ups. So he launched into a soft little scolding session about nipping ill health in the bud to produce good health.
I do that, I respond serenely, by eating well, exercising my body well, resting as required, keeping my mind involved. A tad too smugly, I am warned by his look of consternation.
So, why all the medications renewals? Ah, complications arising from an original, cautionarily-prescribed medication, resulting from a routine medical check.
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