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I have had a couple MRI's and a DaT scan, nothing showed conclusively that my dopamine receptors are miss-firing, but the clinical tests are showing that I have early onset Parkinson's according to the Neurologist. He is starting me on Levodopa and says sometimes diagnosis can take a while and has scheduled a follow-up DaT scan. Has anyone else had a DaT scan do-over this close together, and is it remotely possible there would already be a notable change this soon? I think I know the answer already, just looking to hear of anyone that is on this journey. I am 58M here, tremor and clumsy in my right hand and right leg.

Any idea on how soon Levodopa starts working? Apologies if this post is rambling.

This post is not intended to stir up rage baiting - if you feel from the onset this is rage bait, then you have answered the question as to the context of what I am posting below.

Can this question be debated and answered without us as a community being nefarious in any way, shape or form. Is the white populous of Zimbabwe still somewhat in control in a subtle yet clearly obvious manner? I get the idea that whites that opted to stay in Zimbabwe regardless of how green the proverbial grass may be on the other side, have calculated the risk versus reward and opted to take on the daily hardships regardless, rather than moving overseas where life is actually harder than the lifestyle being practiced and enjoyed in Zimbabwe.

Visit a white-owned establishment, and you can hear it in the high-society chambers of chatter, amongst themselves, there is always a sense of superiority, while the "workers" run the business, serve food, clean up, do the gardening, walk the dogs etc. It appears that not much has really changed in some of these affluent circles, where you can tangibly feel the atmosphere of master/servant from back in the day. It's a travesty - maybe I'm wrong, but I see it all the time and it is deplorable. One must wonder why they have held out on staying and "putting up with crap" while they make money, enjoy the spoils of business, and fly under the radar in their dealings amongst themselves. If they were to pack up and go as many of their kin have done, they would soon be struck with reality in that you are not that special, you are just an average person, more than likely will not have servants at your beck and call, and will have to do all the "dirty work" themselves. I have known of quite a few white folk that packed up and left for the UK, Australia, USA etc. and soon discovered how good it was in Zimbabwe - only to come back and settle for second best with all the trimmings.

This mindset is unacceptable, and must be addressed, in such a manner that the playing field is leveled by and through respect and followed with decent outcomes that remove and truly abolish the stigma of "less than" equality - there is no room for such. Am I right?

Please note: this is not a dig or racial slur against whites, it is just an observation worthy of debate, without the intent to piss anyone off or instigate rage bating. If this offends, chances are there is a lack of honesty and open dialog.

EDIT: I hope this is not removed, it's a topic that most want to sweep under the rug.

I've been blogging for almost 2 decades, and have changed platforms from blogger to hosted wordpress, almost transferred again to substack but held off on making the switch. I share life experiences, as a Christian, and cover topics that are personal as well as small business related. The challenge I have is gaining traction and traffic as well as any responses to anything that I post. My question to the blogging community is - blogging alive or dead?

I'd also love feedback on my blog: Jubber Journal - welcome to Candid Life Discussions

I have been dealing with what feels like perpetual hardship in various forms. Today I was reading through Matthew 5:45 where Jesus was giving the sermon on the mount. He stated that "He makes the sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust".

It got me thinking that even as a Christian, the hardships in life will impact me as much as anyone else, and that maybe what I am dealing with can be viewed or interpreted as the proverbial rain that falls on everyone regardless. It's what we do in those times of trials and difficulties that determines outcomes.

If you're going through a storm...I hope this encourages you by way of letting you know that you are not alone, and that "this too shall pass".

Good Monday everyone! I have a general question which I'm hoping can get some enlightenment. If you were going to invest in property, and discovered that there are stands for sale on the Airport Rd just a couple km's from the Airport, would you be interested in purchasing and developing or is there too much red tape involved? EDIT: In Harare...of course!

Looking for feedback on my blog & also asking how best to promote a blog effectively for free? Any feedback and recommendations absolutely welcome.

https://jubberjournal.com/

We get to live work and play in a beautiful setting. don't we! From sunshine to rain and a snow storm, to 70's today all in one week - not a lot of States can boast of the varying weather patterns - love it, but feel for our plants trying to bud and bloom. It also looks like some trees have been badly hit by the frost...hope they bounce back - or are they gone?

I'm going for the DaTscan this coming week. Have not been officially diagnosed but the visit with Neurologist and the physical tests are indicative of Parkinson's ~ I am 58 years old. Anyone know how long it takes to get the results?

About 2 years ago I signed up for Ting in our area. There was a small $9 fee to be an early adopter...it's been 2 years, and a recent check on my address using the Ting website shows "We don’t have internet plans in your area" I get the feeling this is a scam, and wonder how many $9 deposits Ting has taken and what they are actually doing with that "deposit", and how will it eventually benefit clients? Sounds to me like a bit of an American Greed episode in the making as there's never any updates or status changes to our area...