The Vagaries of Time and its Passing

Time moves slowly but passes quickly — Alice Walker, “The Color Purple”   “You’re fine for another 10 years,” the gastroenterologist said after I awakened from a colonoscopy on Monday morning. That is what he also told me 10 years ago, the last time I had this preventive procedure done. “Nothing to worry about. Come back when you turn 80.” Jeez. Propofol is the amnesia used in most colonoscopies. Michael Jackson died from abusing it. His doctor was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Used properly, it provides what is called “twilight sleep,” acts within seconds,...

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