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The Reunion
My Childhood friend, “Lou,” called me the other day to tell me about a Class Reunion—a thirty-year class reunion—and he asked if I wanted to go. I reminded him that my Senior Year was not spent at Fultondale, and I wasn’t sure if I was allowed to go. “Lou,” being the kind, caring friend that…
Read MoreAdult Spina Bifida Clinic
I woke at 5 a.m. this morning. I couldn’t sleep during the night. I was anxious about the day ahead of me.Today is my all-day appointment at the Adult Spina Bifida Clinic. First, I have to head over to Grandview Medical Center to get a copy of my recent Renal Ultrasound.Then, I head over to…
Read MoreHome Going
I took a deep breath and took my hat off before walking inside the Church.I knew it would be hard seeing her in the Casket.She was born in ’60. Just fifteen years older than me. The Ushers opened the door to the Chapel and welcomed me in.“Family to the left and friends to the right,”…
Read MoreUrology Update
The Doctors Office. Birmingham, Alabama. I arrived 30 minutes early.My Urologist is at the Grandview Medical Center Professional Offices off of Highway 280.Yes, …280Because of 280, I left an hour early.280… I’m sitting in a quiet waiting room with four other fellas.A quiet waiting room is perfect for Lenny and Squiggy, my Colostomy and Urostomy…
Read MoreMiddle Of The Night
It’s 1 a.m. I just got out of bed and sat down in my recliner. I couldn’t sleep.“Frasier” is playing on TV.It’s probably in my Top Five favorite TV Shows. To my left, “The Dawgs,” “Tommy and Otis” are sleeping on their oversized Dog Bed. I have two regular-sized Dog Beds and one oversized Dog…
Read MoreRest In Peace
—R.I.P.— We laughed.That’s what I remember the most about you and me. We laughed. You were 36 when we met. I was 20—twenty and just starting out in life.You knew this world would swallow me up if you didn’t help me. So you did. You helped me. Helped me to guide my ship through the…
Read MoreScrabble
Do you play Word Games on your phone? I play one called “Wordscapes.”The games give you a certain number of letters, and you have to make as many words as you can using those letters. They keep your Brain active. I told Mom I needed to find something to help me improve my Writing Skills.…
Read MoreMedical Updates
—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I’ve been swamped more than usual with Doctor Appointments as of late.Nothing to worry about; the scheduling just worked out that way.I see at least one Doctor every month—at least one.Then, those Doctors want me to come back every three to six months.Then, this being…
Read More1/21/2024
This week, we’ve seen and felt some very low temps. Most mornings started around 9 degrees. Cold. The “Dawgs” have had to stay inside most of the time, only going out to use the restroom. This week, though, that should change a bit. We should see temps over 50 degrees and even get back into…
Read MoreMidsomer Murders
For several years, I’ve watched an English Television Show called “Midsomer Murders.” They’ve been filming the show for over twenty years now. I’ve even written about it in the past. The show is basically a “Who Done It,” and you follow along as Inspector Barnaby solves each Murder Case, one by one. Today, I noticed…
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