Stories
I wasn’t much in the “Spirit of Christmas” this year.I thought this would be the worst Christmas of my Life. I had spent 19 days in a Coma, had Sepsis/Septic Shock, had lost the use of my lower legs, and I was now learning how to use a Wheelchair and Walker.Then, my Laptop went “Kapoot.”…
Read MoreAfter getting to the ICU, in a Coma,’ I was diagnosed with NASH, UTI, Double Pneumonia, Ammonia poisoning, and COVID. A breathing tube was inserted. And this is where I would lie for the next fifteen days or so. I would also go in and out of consciousness. The doctors told my Mother that I…
Read MoreScared.In one word, Scared.Like a little kid who thinks the boogey monster lives under his bed. I’m scared.Just standing up with my Walker feels like I’m on top of the Empire State Building.Panic Attacks happen hourly. But first, I need to explain what happened to me. Around Halloween, the 28th or so, my body developed…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreSorry 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…
Read MoreI’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…
Read MoreI 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…
Read More—The After Effects of Suicide— I pulled into the parking lot and parked.The Cemetery was in front of me.I noticed that the tree he was buried under had been cut down to make room for more Burial Plots.It had been Twenty-Eight or Twenty-Nine Years since I was last here.I got out of my Truck. Outside…
Read MoreI’m sitting on the Back Porch relaxing as I type this. It is a bit muggy and warm, but it is still a lovely day. I can hear Birds Chirping like it was early Morning. I was invited to eat Breakfast with the “Breakfast Club” this Morning. I was Excited. It’s an Honor just to be asked. The “Breakfast Club,”…
Read MoreThe year was 1984. I was Eight because I hadn’t had my Birthday yet. Tony and I were walking home from the Bus Stop after School.Our home was over 125 yards from the Bus Stop, so a lot of talking took place during this walk. I could see something up ahead as we got closer…
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