Man tries to mug MMA fighter.

The mugging victim was able to get control of the gun, and the two wrestled, with Miranda accidentally firing his gun and shooting himself in the ankle during the fight.

The victim, who told police he’s a mixed-martial artist, held Miranda down until the police and found Miranda with a face full of cuts and two black eyes. He was taken to Holy Cross Hospital for treatment.

Heh, Tom.

And that made me want to follow-up with some other awesome people beating off muggers:

Old lady: [link]

Tiny mother: [link]

I would like Steph's doctor, too, please.

Also, as I've been proclaiming everywhere, I heart the internet and am glad it is in my new home at last. Yay.

Yay!

JenP - I'm sorry I was out of pocket today - let's replan for coffee.

I went to the cutest post office today. It was tiny, run by the Postmaster, Kathy. when I walked it, she was putting up a decoration that one of her customers had brought. She told me that she knows most of her customers by first name. As I was buying my money order, a customer walked in and she said "Bill, check your box again, you have more mail". She really does know all of her customers.

Steph, my old doctor prescribed me Pepcid when I had that series of poison ivy afflictions that caused me some skin hypersensitivity.

I will cheerfully admit to schadenfreude on the attempted burglar who got introduced to the "ground and pound."

Our ED hosted a holiday party tonight, though unfortunately she was sick and spet most of the evening in her room. I was amused and unsurprised to note that inviting a bunch of Americorps to dinner is the same as inviting Peace Corps volunteers - they clean the table like a plague of locusts. My manager expressed repeated surprise at how nice I looked - I wasn't even wearing makeup, I was just clean and in a skirt and heels.

It feels so late. It's only 9 pm!! Totally crashing.

Steph, my old doctor prescribed me Pepcid when I had that series of poison ivy afflictions that caused me some skin hypersensitivity.

How long did it take to kick in? Because I took my first dose 3 1/2 hours ago, and, as per usual, want results IMMEDIATELY if not sooner. But I don't know what a reasonable time frame is to expect, because if it doesn't work, prednisone is my next option. So -- a couple of days, or longer?

I'm afraid I don't remember. It was over a year ago, and I may have been on steroids, too. She automatically prescribes steroids if you get it on your face , which I did. Twice. Sorry I can't remember!!

S'okay; I'm just impatient. I know it won't all stop in 3 hours, but I wish it would.

Steph, are you itchy? (I'm following your allergy results, since I seem to be having the same thing.)

I'm not itchy, but my face feels hot a lot.