1/22/2023

I know I haven’t posted any of my Journals lately. I just haven’t had the energy. I’m still sick.Last night was a doozie. I even gave myself another COVID home test. It came back negative. I was sweating throughout the night. My temp stayed around 98.7.I froze. I even slept in Pajamas and Socks. My…

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1/21/2023

I woke up this morning and took my temperature. 95.5 —I think that’s a low-grade fever. Not sure.Either way, I am feeling better than I was yesterday. I thought I needed to move around this morning, so I cooked some Chili.We had everything here except mushrooms.It’s in the Crock Pot right now cooking. I’m going…

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The Spina Bifida Clinic Visit

Yesterday, I arrived at the Spina Bifida Clinic inside UAB’s Spain Rehab Building in Birmingham, Alabama, at 9:25 AM. My first appointment was scheduled for 10 AM.I signed in, paid my copay, and took my seat. I began reading my book, “the Catcher in the Rye,” spelled like that, and settled in for a long…

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Spina Bifida Clinic Annual Appointment

The current time is 5:15 AM. I awoke at about 4:30 AM.It’s raining outside with a dense fog advisory. I got out of bed and wandered over to my table. I moved the mouse to wake up my laptop. It’s a big day for me.My annual Spina Bifida Clinic appointment.I bring up my schedule. I…

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1/15/2023

Deer, Deer everywhere! I went for an early morning drive.I had “Dragnet” playing on the Old Timey Radio Station on XM. The heat was on. My truck was nice and warm. I had my lights on because daylight was not for another hour. I took my time driving around the mountain. I eased around the…

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Outing with Lou

I met up with “Lou” today. I’ve written about him before, and I promised not to change his name to something “stupid.”“You can use my name!” He said.And, so I will.There was a thirty-year gap when we didn’t see each other.Life does that. We met in Fultondale, Alabama—our old “Stompin’ Grounds.”I lived in Fultondale until…

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Country Boy Eddie

One of my earliest memories.The place? Southeastern Meats.I was Seven. Walking through the doors, I was holding my momma’s hand.We were shopping for more than just “Meats.” They had other items there. “Wait, momma!” I heard a noise. Well, not just a noise but a voice.“Momma, stop!” I looked around. I could hear something familiar.…

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1/14/2023

I got up this morning pretty sore with electrical shocks from my Spinal Cord shocking the fire outta me.I was lying in the “Baby” position. I dreamt I was handcuffed to a Handicapped parking spot.No vehicle. Just me standing there handcuffed.There’s one for the ol’ therapist… But, today is gonna be a great day.See, I’m…

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Wondrous

I’ve been listening to “Tom Sawyer” on Audible and reading “Catcher In The Rye” on paperback.So, it’s no wonder I’ve been reflecting on my Childhood and reminiscing. Hearing about “Tom Sawyer” and the H-E-Double Hockey Stick he put his Aunt through brings to mind us three boys and our Mom. At any given time, I…

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Family Talk

—Family Talk— I arrived back home from eating lunch at “The White House Restaurant” today. The time was around noon when I walked inside the house.Mom and Papa are sitting in the Living Room. Papa is in his recliner while Mom is folding my Nieces clothes that she just got out of the dryer.I sit…

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