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by | December 22, 2025 · 6:24 am

Twenty-Third Day of Advent

DAILY PRAYER: O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the One whom the nations long for and their Savior: come and save us, O Lord our God.

AMFEST: [11:34] – Turley gives some clarity to the infighting.

CANADA: I have a Canadian cousin. She complains regularly about the postal system.

EVERYDAY HEROES: Posted by Sarah Hull – “I was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that was cutting off my airway at 20 weeks of pregnancy. I will never forget when the first doctor, an oncologist, mentioned abortion. We had gone thru years of infertility to get pregnant. I knew I would rather die and give birth.

“Then I met with another doctor who listed all of the problems the baby would have if I did not terminate. I stood my ground and refused. He said, ‘That is ok. The baby will probably spontaneously abort anyway.’

“I searched and found good doctors that supported me, and I gave birth to a healthy baby at 34 weeks.

I will be celebrating 10 years cancer free in May. I have a healthy, beautiful, bright, precious 10 year old daughter who is a living reminder that doctors do not know everything”

GREAT MINDS: Mama Buzz included this in a set of photos from their trip to D.C. When I asked what it was about, she replied, “Lol! That was my parking spot. I forgot to delete the picture. I’ve gotten in the habit of doing that in parking garages or other unfamiliar parking places.” What a great idea!!

MUSIC HISTORY: [6:52] – The Wanamaker Organ is the largest functioning musical instrument in the world.

PRAYER for OUR NATION: Heavenly Father, We come before You with humbled hearts, seeking Your face for our nation. Turning hearts towards righteousness and restore unity among all our people. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

SCIENCE: A study entitled “High- and Low-Fat Dairy Consumption and Long-Term Risk of Dementia Evidence From a 25-Year Prospective Cohort Study” has been published in this month’s edition of Neurology. It reports that those of the 27,670 participants who regularly consumed 50 grams per day or more of high-fat cheese daily – roughly a third of a cup – or cream per day had a lower risk of developing dementia.

However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to Alzheimer’s prevention. The study also showed that the 15-20% of people who carry at least one copy of a genetic variant known as APOE ε4 genetic variant, got no benefit from high fat dairy intake.

GRAMMY NOTES: On Saturday, the Mascots met up in D.C. with dear friends to visit the zoo and see the Christmas trees.

SHORTS:

CLICK https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1823736214931472 to see what happens when you give a turtle a skateboard.

CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gfSwLwLueSQ to follow Christine to the dentist.

CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3u1Yuzin8nQ to watch a couple nurture their marriage in a way I’ve never seen before.

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by | July 17, 2025 · 11:39 am

Longterm Use of Anticholinergic Drugs

Anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine, affecting muscarinic or nicotinic receptors, and are used for various conditions like allergies, gastrointestinal issues, or neurological disorders. I asked Grok for a summary of OTC and Rx drugs, which I have printed below. Since the antihistamine I take is on the list, I further asked for research pertaining to its long-term safety. That article is printing; I’ll be talking to my doctor about it at my next appointment.

Below is a list of common anticholinergic drugs, divided into over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription categories, based on their availability and use. Note that some drugs may have varying availability by country, and this list focuses primarily on medications available in the United States.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Anticholinergic Drugs

These are typically antihistamines with anticholinergic properties, used for allergies, motion sickness, or sleep aids:

Diphenhydramine (e.g., Benadryl, Unisom SleepGels): Used for allergies, motion sickness, or as a sleep aid.

Dimenhydrinate (e.g., Dramamine): Primarily for motion sickness and nausea.

Meclizine (e.g., Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy): Used for motion sickness and vertigo.

Chlorpheniramine (e.g., Chlor-Trimeton): An antihistamine for allergies.

Brompheniramine (e.g., Dimetapp): Used for allergy symptoms.

Prescription Anticholinergic Drugs

These are used for a range of conditions, including overactive bladder, COPD, gastrointestinal disorders, and Parkinson’s disease:

Atropine: Used for bradycardia, eye exams (mydriasis), or as an antidote for certain poisonings.

Scopolamine (e.g., Transderm Scop): For motion sickness or postoperative nausea.

Hyoscyamine (e.g., Levsin, Anaspaz): For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), peptic ulcers, or bladder spasms.

Dicyclomine (e.g., Bentyl): For IBS and intestinal cramping.

Oxybutynin (e.g., Ditropan, Oxytrol): For overactive bladder and urinary incontinence.

Tolterodine (e.g., Detrol): For overactive bladder.

Darifenacin (e.g., Enablex): For overactive bladder.

Solifenacin (e.g., Vesicare): For overactive bladder.

Trospium (e.g., Sanctura): For overactive bladder.

Fesoterodine (e.g., Toviaz): For overactive bladder.

Ipratropium (e.g., Atrovent): For COPD and asthma (inhaled).

Tiotropium (e.g., Spiriva): For COPD (inhaled).

Glycopyrrolate (e.g., Robinul, Cuvposa): For peptic ulcers, excessive salivation, or as a preoperative medication.

Trihexyphenidyl (e.g., Artane): For Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms.

Benztropine (e.g., Cogentin): For Parkinson’s disease and drug-induced movement disorders.

Orphenadrine (e.g., Norflex): For muscle spasms and pain.

Flavoxate (e.g., Urispas): For urinary bladder spasms.

Notes:

Anticholinergic Burden: Many of these drugs, especially in older adults, can cause side effects like dry mouth, constipation, confusion, or urinary retention. The cumulative effect of multiple anticholinergic drugs (OTC or prescription) can increase risks, particularly for cognitive impairment.

Availability: Some drugs (e.g., Oxytrol) may have OTC formulations in certain regions, while others require prescriptions. Always check local regulations.

Other Medications: Some antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline) and antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine) have anticholinergic effects but are not primarily classified as such and are thus not listed here.

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by | May 19, 2025 · 1:56 pm

Biden’s Cancer

By now, you have likely heard that Joe Biden is suffering from Stage 4, Grade 5, hormone sensitive, metastatic prostate cancer.

I was all set to be sympathetic until I learned more. CLICK https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1924284750333677758 [4:22] to hear why they likely knew this before he ran the first time and they definitely knew it when he ran the second time.

I’m also noticing that they chose to make this public right before the Tapper-Thompson exposé is set to be released. Counting down to Dems screaming “You can’t talk bad about a dying man!” in 3, 2, 1 …

The release of the Hur interview recordings seems another likely reason for the timing of the cancer announcement. If you recall, Robert Hur declined to prosecute Biden, because he said the jury would likely give a pass to a “sympathetic, well-meaning man with a poor memory.” IOW, he was not fit for trial, but he was fine to have his finger on the nuclear button. Make that make sense.

“Was President Biden’s cognitive decline a side effect of prostate cancer treatment? A recent study showed that four objective measures and one subjective measure of cognitive function were all significantly impaired by the androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) used for metastatic prostate cancer treatment.” – Dr. Steven Quay

“Were President Biden’s falls a side effect of prostate cancer treatment? Aggressive prostate cancers are treated with drugs that block the production and action of testosterone, as the majority of cancers are driven by testosterone. Loss of testosterone causes frailty and muscle loss. Over one-third of patients taking ADT have at least one fall during 12 months of treatment.” – Dr. Steven Quay

In response to the above, Dr. Quay wrote, “Health care policies related to screening guidelines are designed for populations, often millions of people, with respect to a particular screening test. They take into account healthcare cost, downstream practises, etc. It is not credible to imagine that a Senator, Vice President, and President could not have undergone routine blood tests that included PSA. I repeat my belief that it would be malpractice to not test PSA in a male US President. Given that we are back in the situation of knowing that it is a 5 to 7 year process from diagnosis to metastatic disease. Yes, there are less than 5% of patients who can present with metastatic disease without primary indications via the PSA but…Come on, Man!!” – Dr. Quay.

<2008: “Sometime before 2008, Biden developed an enlarged prostate; biopsy showed no cancer. At an unspecified time before 2019, he took medication to counter what was diagnosed as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).” Some people are noting that doctors don’t usually screen for prostate cancer after age 70. Others say it depends on the patient. Given this medical history and the extreme importance of a POTUS’s health, doesn’t it follow that Walter Reed would have been extra careful to watch his PSA levels? Unless, of course, they already knew he had cancer and was being treated for it, but had to cover it up because ………. yeah, why would they do that?

December 2019: Following his annual physical, doctors report Biden is “healthy, vigorous” and “fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency.”

November 2021: Following his annual physical, doctors report Biden is “healthy” and “fit” to be president.

July 2022: CLICK https://x.com/Saveourcoast24/status/1924308658369765699 [:27] to hear Biden say he has cancer. Can you imagine the left-wing’s hysteria if Trump ever said such a thing? It would be 24-7 “either he has cancer OR he’s demented” and “IMPEACHMENT!” For Biden? I don’t even remember this slip of the tongue happening and I read the news almost every day for this blog.

February 2023: Following his annual physical, doctors declare Biden remains “fit for duty.“

February 2024: [4:24] – Following his annual physical, doctors declare Biden is “fit for duty.” CLICK https://x.com/n_ikay_/status/1924463673440965118 [2:46] to hear Dems and their shills in the media lie right along with his doctors.

July 2024: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed the president has undergone a neurological exam three times since becoming president, as a part of each of his annual physicals at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

When questioned about why Walter Reed neurologist Dr. Kevin Cannard had visited the White House three times, she said it was for the president’s health, but never says why. One wonders if it was related to the neurological side-effects of the drugs commonly used to treat prostate cancer. Like, maybe he had a crisis and his doctor had to come assess and adjust his dosage?

CLICK https://x.com/RealAlexJones/status/1924258323928387828 [17:16] to hear Alex Jones report on an O’Keefe undercover video that reveals Obama was really running things.

CLICK https://x.com/richirich1968/status/1924294311921041724 [:34] to hear Obama tell us all about it.

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