Dance

In October 2001, my mom gave me a special gift for my birthday.The 9/11 Attacks had just happened, and the Nation, even the World, was “Out Of Sorts.” People were Scared.Many Young Adults said 09/11/2001 was the day they lost their innocence.I had already lost my innocence but could relate to them. Before giving me…

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The Passenger

—The Passenger— It was late at night.I couldn’t sleep. Since I couldn’t sleep, I drove to the Gas Station at the bottom of the hill to get two Gatorades. My body had been craving Gatorades since April, and I’ve been giving it what it craves. At the Station, I walk in.The place is empty. I’m…

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8/25/24

I haven’t posted my Journals lately.Why? Because I was waiting on some good news to report. When my doctor changed out the Stents in my Kidneys, he took a Urine Sample.You may remember that I keep an Infection, and the goal is to keep the Infection “Under Control.”The Urine Sample came back saying that my…

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A Tourist in Fultondale

Sorry for the late post.I enjoyed being a “Tourist” in my Hometown.In fact, it may become a regular thing. Once every Month or every other Month.For now, though, I’m back at home and resting. I have two more stories I’d like to tell about my visit, but I’m having trouble giving them the proper wording…

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The Hometown Tourist

It all started when we got a company to re-insulate the house.I knew the company was coming to take out the old insulation and install new insulation.Papa had chosen this Spray Foam type of insulation.The guys had been working for three days getting the old insulation out. Once they began spraying the foam insulation into…

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Update 8/14/2024

This past week, I had the honor of seeing a few doctors to see how my Health is.In general, I’m doing much better than I was.My urologist wants to go ahead and change out my kidney stents. I usually get them changed out around January, but my doctor wants to go ahead and change them…

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Mr. Wizards World

I’ve been watching a lot of TV since I got sick—A lot of “The Andy Griffith Show” and many others. And on a side note, I’m feeling much better now. I’m even getting out and taking “The Dawgs” for rides. And Thank You for your Prayers and Caring. While scrolling through the Channels to find…

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Medical Update

Health Update Today has been a very good day.I started my antibiotics yesterday, and I was feeling better by noon today. A dear Friend of the Family had an 80th Birthday Party, and I did not want to miss it. He and his family mean so much to me, Mom, and Papa.I spoke with my…

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Fried Bologna Sandwich

I walked into a diner this morning for breakfast.The place has a good Breakfast and a good Breakfast Crowd. It’s also very loud during Breakfast Hours, which will play a big part in this story. I get in line. Person after person goes up to the counter, places their order, and steps to their left…

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Oxford Performing Arts Centre

Today, I got my Ol’ Rod and Reel out. I hadn’t held it in my hand since before my Brother passed.It’s an “Abu Garcia” that I bought as a teenager.Back then, I was a member of the Bass Masters.I loved being a Member of the Bass Masters just as much as “Ralphie” loved being in…

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