Flogging the Metaphor

Jenny asked a question in yesterday's comments that I'd like to address. She asked about the finasteride that I started on a while back, and whether I'm seeing results.

The drug was prescribed in its lower dosage for the purpose of causing hair regrowth on my thinly covered scalp. I've been on it almost three months now, long enough to start seeing signs, you'd think. A couple weeks ago, I asked the missus to have a look for any new fuzz emerging. She didn't find any. *sigh*

I had an ulterior motive in asking for the prescription, of course. Finasteride is also used as an androgen blocker in some hormone replacement therapies. On this front, I'm more pleased.

Hard times for The Senator have eased. He can still filibuster if a major bill comes to the floor of the Senate (which hasn't happened very often), but he takes it easy during everyday business. No need to stand and call attention to his status, he is much humbler than before. When he is needed in Congress, he gives it his full attention, but otherwise just hangs around.

'Nuf said.