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66. AS GREGOR SAMSA awoke one morning from uneasy dreams...

Sun Feb 9, 2014, 09:54 PM

Feb 2014

...he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.

First there is an insect. Then there is no insect. Then there is.

http://bloodmilk.tumblr.com/post/51211652068/franz-kafka-interviewing-gregor-samsa-and-friend

Back at ya, Jackpine Radical! From the way we read it, that story, also, is about cosmic consciousness.

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On the positive side, you don't need surgery, and soon panader0 Feb 2014 #1

Indeed, I have been more than blessed throughout this experience, Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #32

When it rains it poors...yep. zeemike Feb 2014 #2

Glad to hear.... sendero Feb 2014 #3

Glad you're feeling better. PeoViejo Feb 2014 #4

I absolutely second your plug for single-payer. Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #25

k&r... spanone Feb 2014 #5

Glad to hear everything's okay, Jackpine nt octoberlib Feb 2014 #6

It comes in 3s you know - TBF Feb 2014 #7

Sending good vibes, Jackpine! brer cat Feb 2014 #8

Jackpine, I missed your post from yesterday. TexasProgresive Feb 2014 #9

I share Pander0's perspective. Duppers Feb 2014 #10

Oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Scuba Feb 2014 #11

Om Mane Padme Hummmmmm. Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #44

OK, but where did you hide your two extra arms the night we had dinner? Scuba Feb 2014 #47

Concealed carry. Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #49

Your wife is grinding her teeth Demeter Feb 2014 #12

Yes, or clenching them. JNelson6563 Feb 2014 #14

Dear J.R. I am so happy to read this post today! Greybnk48 Feb 2014 #13

Your sentiments exactly track mine. Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #39

All the more reason to keep your BP under control Greybnk48 Feb 2014 #62

Dear Jackpine, Ilsa Feb 2014 #15

Recover Quickly HelenWheels Feb 2014 #16

My mantra in cluster#%^*s like you are enduring -- elfin Feb 2014 #17

Hang in, Jackpine! When it rains, it really does pour. loudsue Feb 2014 #18

For dental pain The Wizard Feb 2014 #19

Courage colorado_ufo Feb 2014 #20

Hang in there, Jackpine! Same for your steadfast wife! Eleanors38 Feb 2014 #21

. LWolf Feb 2014 #22

Thank you for the update. So sorry for your losses. Overseas Feb 2014 #23

Missed that first thread but very glad to get this update riderinthestorm Feb 2014 #24

2013 was such a year for us nadinbrzezinski Feb 2014 #26

Despite the bad parts, it seems to be getting better! That's great news! Both of RKP5637 Feb 2014 #27

This is the first I've heard of your situation. PeaceNikki Feb 2014 #28

Jackpine, I hope that you are soon home... prairierose Feb 2014 #29

Oh, no! My dear Jackpine! I missed your thread yesterday - I had no idea! scarletwoman Feb 2014 #30

Hang in there, our thoughts and prayers are with you. kaiserhog Feb 2014 #31

... Ellipsis Feb 2014 #33

Not anywhere on your scale, JR, Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #34

I went through the month of the damn raccoon bite Aerows Feb 2014 #41

Yes, we all were doing our best for you during the raccoon bite episode. Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #45

You have no idea how much I appreciated it, JR. Aerows Feb 2014 #46

Hey not to break the thread...but, KoKo Feb 2014 #55

I had a 2013 that was a little overly-memorable, as well villager Feb 2014 #35

very best wishes to you. n/t wildbilln864 Feb 2014 #36

Hang in there! Enthusiast Feb 2014 #37

Our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery for both indepat Feb 2014 #38

Best wishes to you and your family, Jackpine Aerows Feb 2014 #40

You know, in 25 years of marriage Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #42

Jack Sarfatti, Weird Science Octafish Feb 2014 #43

Damn, Octa. You post the most interesting things on these threads. Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #48

AS GREGOR SAMSA awoke one morning from uneasy dreams... Octafish Feb 2014 #66

My take from Kafka-- Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #67

Heal quickly to the JR family AllyCat Feb 2014 #50

sending you both strength and hugs proud patriot Feb 2014 #51

we are counting on you to help fight that bastard walker dembotoz Feb 2014 #52

As others have said already, sympathy to your wife who had to deal with the loss sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #53

I'll echo Demeter's advice...your wife is probably gritting her teeth. countryjake Feb 2014 #54

Thanks for the Update...the "Force" ((((VIBES)))) are With You! KoKo Feb 2014 #56

Sending You & Your Wife recovery, peace & happiness for the rest of this year & always! hue Feb 2014 #57

I believe you are on the uphill swing here! Lifelong Protester Feb 2014 #58

It has to get better! Hang in there n/t PasadenaTrudy Feb 2014 #59

Missed all this Friday -- glad you're headed home & hope DirkGently Feb 2014 #60

!! Jack Rabbit Feb 2014 #61

Oy! Hekate Feb 2014 #63

So good to hear from you Jackpine. So glad you are doing a little better. JDPriestly Feb 2014 #64

i hope you both get better in good time. barbtries Feb 2014 #65