Yesterday, at cardiac rehab, I saw this sign on one of the exercise machines:
Here are my out-of-order thoughts about “Out of Order”:
- In the past, out-of-order machines have made me feel uneasy and unsafe, because I’ve been relying on cardiac pacemakers to keep me alive since I was 10 years old.
- My current pacemaker is being recalled by its manufacturer, which has placed my plans to return to work next week after my September 21 open heart surgery out of order.
- My Boston cardiologists have ordered an operation next week to replace my current pacemaker, because other out-of-order pacemakers like it have already killed two people.
- I am trying to get my thoughts and feelings in order about all this by writing in this blog, talking to friends, and consulting with experts.
- I shall now show you all my other photos from yesterday, out of order:
Would I be out of order if I chose this Duncan Sheik song out of all the tunes titled “Out of Order”?
I am not ordering you to leave a comment about this “Out of Order” post, but if you do, that would probably help me put my thoughts and feelings more in order.
Usually I end every blog post with gratitude for all who helped me in the creative process and for all my readers — of course! — but, instead, here’s another out of order photo (thanks to Mary Ann, a friend from high school):
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
A man walks into a bar. As he passes the cigarette machine, he hears it say, “You smell bad and you are ugly.” Then he hears a voice apparently coming from a nearby plate of peanuts. “You really are a very handsome young man.” the nuts claim.
The man turns to the bartender and asks for an explination.
The bartender replies, “The cigarette machine is out of order and the nuts are complimentary.”
You and your comment are the top, Alex, so I think this song is in order:
Hi A! Well whoa! Sucks to have had the recall on something like this – and lifting you up in my morning devotions today -;)
The photos had some nice order to them (bah)
And I just heard s Duncan sheik song earlier this week (barely breathing) and never heard this one you shared – I liked it!
Anyhow – have a good week and sending you a smile and good thoughts my blog friEnd!
✌🏼️💕🍂🍂😎
Your comments, which lift me up, are just what the doctor ordered.
well glad to be part of the protocol my friend – and be bald later to check in
Heavy sigh. This is not good at all, Ann. So sorry you are having to face surgery again. Wishing you peace, calm, a clear head and a healed heart. Virtual hugs. 💔
Your virtual hugs help put things back in order! ❤
At one point during his trial Oscar Wilde said, “I was drinking iced champagne, against my doctor’s orders.” The prosecutor shouted, “Never mind your doctor!” And Wilde calmly replied, “No, I never do.”
I’m glad you do mind your doctor’s orders even when they cause some disorder.
Love your mind, Chris.
Nothing out of order about this post or these photos!
I like taking orders from you, Emilie!
Good luck with your next surgery. The only thing out order or potentially out of order is your current pace maker. Better safe than sorry. Sigh!
I love the order of this comment, Carol!
If it’s not out of order, I’d like to say I liked that Oscar Wilde quote. In an orderly fashion, your out of order parts will be put right and life will return to it’s orderly state. It’s not out of order for me to enjoy your photos and observations. All will be well. Stiff upper lip and think of England!
You’re never out of order. Keep commenting here and that’s an order!
It is so frustrating when things are out of order- figuratively and literally 🙂 That saying on the tea bag was in order for today for sure Ann
Your kindness and empathy alway are in order for me, Lisa.
The unreliability of technology is a real concern, not a trivial one, when it comes to pacemakers or phones that catch fire on planes. There are some things where we need to invest in quality control over cost savings.
This comment is totally in order, Maureen.
I’m sorry about having more surgery. Better to know and replace now than the alternative. Nothing out of order with your blog, either!
Nothing out of order with you, your blog, or this comment!
May all go well, Ann
Thanks for your five little words, Derrick, in the perfect order.
The one I usually see is “temporarily out of order”.
Your comments are always in order, Maria.
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Mary Ann is a good friend which makes for a well ordered life and just what the dr ordered.
Good blogging friends like you, Ruth, are also just what the dr ordered.
May order be restored and all is well with you and the world Ann 💛
Order is restored and all is well with the world, Val, when you’re here. ❤
I’m pulling for you —
That puts things back in order for me, Elyse!