I had an appointment with my throat surgeon today, and I’m happy to report that he has lifted all restrictions!  The scope showed both vocal cords moving equally well which means the procedure was successful in “fixing” the scar tissue…

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Since the birth of the Silent Extrovert, I’ve had a lot of time on my hands for online exploration. One of the people I stumbled upon is Fr. Mike Schmitz, a wacky, extroverted priest who talks on a bunch of…

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Yesterday and today I did a lot of talking…well, compared to the last 30 days, I did a lot of talking. So here’s my question. Now that I’m talking, why is it that I don’t really have anything to say?…

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If you grew up in Detroit, you will remember the lady pictured on the left: Rita Bell, hostess of Channel 7’s Prize Movie during the 60s & 70s. As I look back, I think she might have been one of…

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    The good news…I am allowed to talk ‘normally!’ According to the professional treatment plan document I was given, “The goal during this time is to return to a ‘normal’ amount of healthy voice use, which is approximately 5…

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Last night, I attended a meeting where I got to see lots of my favorite people. The room was bustling. There was lots of energy and sound generated by people talking, chairs being moved and even by a little baby…

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