https://pjmedia.com/michaeltotten/2010/09/07/im-still-alive/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 19:43:28 -0400<![CDATA[I haven&#8217;t yet gotten rid of this kidney stone, and I may need minor surgery soon, but it doesn&#8217;t hurt at the moment, and I&#8217;m no longer taking narcotic pain meds on a schedule. I&#8217;ve switched to ibuprofen and will only take the narcs if and when I have to.]]>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:04:59 -0400<![CDATA[Michael J. Totten]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-j-totten-2/2010/09/07/im-still-alive-n144480