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The Dishwasher

By pwsadmin / February 7, 2022 / Comments Off

—The Dishwasher— My eyes were blurry, making me think my blood sugar was high.I checked it and, as I thought, it was high.I gave myself some insulin. Next, I walked into the kitchen to put the dishes into the dishwasher.I loaded the washer up, but I couldn’t find any dish detergent pods.Laying on the counter,…

Tooth Extraction – ‘Gowd’ Crown

By pwsadmin / January 24, 2022 / Comments Off

—Gold Crown— Today I visited my dentist to have a tooth “Extracted.” To tell you the truth, I’d much rather have heard my dentist tell me that he’s going to pull my tooth.Instead, he says, “Mr. Thomas, we’re going to ‘extract’ that tooth today.” I looked at the tools on the tray, and I saw…

Spina Bifida – The Birds And The Bees

By pwsadmin / January 15, 2022 / Comments Off

—Spina Bifida And The Birds And The Bees— No two people born with Spina Bifida are the same. It affects everyone differently. When I was born, the doctors thought I wouldn’t be able to walk.After having my Spina Bifida repaired surgically, and it was safe to lay me on my back, my Mother would lay…

National Championship 1/10/2022

By pwsadmin / January 11, 2022 / Comments Off

—1/10/2022— I feel I need to write something postable with today being 1/10/2022. Why is it important? The National Championship Game is today at 7 PM CST. Yes, Alabama is playing Georgia for the National Championship in Football. Both teams belong to the SEC. That’s important. So, of course, I’m pulling for Alabama.I’m also sitting…

Memories

By pwsadmin / January 6, 2022 / Comments Off

The fact is, when you do get Saved, you find yourself on cloud nineteen—way past cloud nine.

The Smoke Detector

By pwsadmin / January 2, 2022 / Comments Off

“Go up to the attic and make sure nothing is on fire.”
I head up to the attic and see that it’s fine and dandy.

A Dear Reader

By pwsadmin / December 30, 2021 / Comments Off

I was introduced to the sweet elderly lady by my Aunt and Uncle. She was A Preacher’s wife.When I say she was sweet, I mean as sweet as momma’s Sweet Tea. I was told that she didn’t get out of the house much, and she loved reading—We became friends on Facebook. Every story I posted,…

Dentist – That’s Gotta Come Out

By pwsadmin / December 29, 2021 / Comments Off

—The Dentist 1998— I can still hear my dentist saying it. “Gold will last until you’re around fifty years old. The other won’t last that long.” I was in my twenties and getting my first crown. I was officially an adult…I chose Gold. “Mom, guess what? I got a gold tooth. Yeah. For real. …I’m…

Christmas 2021

By pwsadmin / December 24, 2021 / Comments Off

—Christmas 2021— Christmas for a single fella’ who has no children and is Disabled is a bit different. When I was a kid, I got Corrective Shoes and Diapers for Christmas.I really shouldn’t leave that sentence like that. I got other things as well.One year, I got a US Army outfit complete with the military…

Merry Christmas – 2021

By pwsadmin / December 17, 2021 / Comments Off

—Merry Christmas— Merry Christmas.—I hate Using Exclamation Points. My Momma, who has lost a Son, Grandson, Daughter In Law, Mother, and Father, says that this is going to be the best Christmas since 2009. That’s right.— since 2009. She said our Thanksgiving was the best Thanksgiving in many years too. Growing up, Christmas Day was…