Three on Thursday

As this week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That Preston got the teacher he was hoping for.

2) That my sister came out today to take the boys back to school shopping.

3) And she is also taking us out to dinner.

Monday Musings

As another week begins these are the things currently on my mind.

1) I am beginning to seriously stress about not having my car back in time for school to start next week.

2) Clark needs to have 2 TB tests taken a week apart for his medical careers course. Thankfully we can go to CVS to have it done but again the lack of a car is a it of an issue.

3) I really need to get Preston back into a decent bedtime routine this week. He has been staying up way too late.

Friday Funnies

Have the best weekend everyone!

Three on Thursday

As another week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That I am off work tomorrow so today is my Friday.

2) That I was able to schedule Clark's doctor appointment for tomorrow so I don't have to take more time off of work.

3) That Lions preseason starts tonight. 

True Life Tuesday: Tarrare

Tarrare was born around 1772 near Lyon France. It is unknown if Tarrare was his real name or a nick name. he always had a huge appetite which made him leave home when he was a teenage because his parents could not afford to feed him. Despite his appetite Tarrare was of slim build and average height. His skin was hot to the touch and he sweated profusely. He also had a very strong body odor which became worse after he would eat.  

After his parents kicked him out Tarrare toured the country with a band of thieves and prostitutes stealing and begging for food. he eventually was hired as a warm-up act for a traveling charlatan. He would eat corks, stones and live animals. He would also eat an entire basket of apples one by one. Tarrare moved to Paris in 1788 to become a street performer. During one act he suffered an intestinal obstruction. He was carried by members of the audience to Hotel-Dieu hospital where he was  iven powerful laxatives. He ended up making a complete recovery. He ended up joining the French Revolutionary Army at the outbreak of the War of the First Coalition in 1792. His food rations would not satisfy his appetite so he would complete tasks for others soldiers for their rations and would also scavenge scrap bins for food. He was admitted to the military hospital at Soultz-sous-Forets where he was used in psychological experiments due to his appetite. After a few months military authorities pushed for him to return to active duty. He was made a spy of the Army of the Rhine. It was decided that he would swallow small wooden boxes with messages that he would pass through his system. he was captured by Prussian soldiers and he eventually confessed the plan. He was beaten and almost killed before they decided to leave him near the French border.

Tarrare returned to the military hospital stating that he would attempt any possible cures for his condition. Nothing helps to calm his appetite and he ended up fleeing the hospital when he was accused for killing and eating a 14 month old baby who disappeared from the hospital. He died from tuberculosis in 1798. After death his corpse began to rot quickly. At autopsy it was discovered that his esophagus was abnormally wide, Also his liver, gallbladder and stomach were all abnormally large and his stomach was covered in ulcers. It was never determined what cause him to have such a voracious appetite. 

Monday Musings

Another week begins and these are the things currently on my mind.

1) The boys start school in 2 weeks and I think I am ready for them to go back now. 

2) I hope to have my car back before school starts.

3) I need to figure out when to do the boys birthday party with the family.

Friday Funnies

Have a terrific and relaxing weekend.