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Walking With Spina Bifida

The Mussels

By pwsadmin / March 15, 2023 / Comments Off on The Mussels

Mussels. That’s what I had to eat—a lot of Mussels.They were good, too.“Boy, that sure was a good Birthday Dinner for Aunt Ann,” I thought. —I thought to myself a lot during this whole event— While sitting in the School line, my phone starts making a sound. “Beep, Beep, Beep” was the sound my phone…

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Pulmonary Doctor Visit

By pwsadmin / March 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Pulmonary Doctor Visit

I saw my sleep doctor today.On our “Family” Microsoft Calendar that we share, it simply said, “Pulmonary Appointment.”It didn’t have the doctor’s name or anything.I honestly thought it was for mom or Papa, but it ended up being my appointment.I got a good report about my CPAP use, and I was happy about that, but…

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The Pink Floyd Experience

By pwsadmin / March 11, 2023 / Comments Off on The Pink Floyd Experience

Over one-thousand and, two hundred words are typed here.I felt they were needed, though.And honestly, I think the first part is a bit “Dry.”Any-hoo, here we go: My oldest Brother knows I love Pink Floyd. I always have.In ’94, I was fortunate enough to see them live for their “Division Bell” tour.I took my late…

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Pre Show

By pwsadmin / March 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Pre Show

I’m going out tonight with my older brother and dad. My anxiety is high. Earlier today, I ran up to Huntsville, Alabama, to see my Psychiatrist.She says it’s good to get out. I wouldn’t expect her to say anything less. She is always positive. My anxiety is high because I’ll be out of my comfort…

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The Lady

By pwsadmin / March 9, 2023 / Comments Off on The Lady

My vehicle is sorta sacred to me.I know, crazy, ain’t it? It’s where I talk to God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.It’s my Prayer Closet.The same could get said of my Bathroom. A lot of intimate talks have taken place there as well. I feel invisible in my vehicle.I know. But I do.It’s my…

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Spring and Tommy

By pwsadmin / March 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Spring and Tommy

Spring is in the air.Trees are beginning to bloom.The Sun was out.The Sky, Speckled with its Clouds, was beautiful; It smelled beautiful.The High was 79 out today. “Tommy the Dawg” and I have gone on four or five drives the past two days. He loves it.And I love watching him love it. I roll the…

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The New Doc

By pwsadmin / March 6, 2023 / Comments Off on The New Doc

—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I had a great appointment with my new Primary Care Physician.That’s a big deal.Anyone with something wrong with them will tell you it’s hard to find new doctors who work with their particular situation.It’s true.I’ve had doctors tell me they weren’t comfortable treating my problems…

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Spinach and Kale

By pwsadmin / March 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Spinach and Kale

I’ve always liked Spinach. Always.I’ve always liked Kale too. Always.So does me, mom, and Niece Number One. So, one of us had the idea of cooking them together just as you would cook Spinach but add some fresh Kale to the mix.I tried it. Now, before I go any further, I need to say that…

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The Three Fellas

By pwsadmin / March 4, 2023 / Comments Off on The Three Fellas

The country. I’m driving past fields. Fields and fields of fields. I’m coming up on two homes—one on each side of the road. At precisely the same time, I see people open the front doors of their homes.And at that time, one little dog comes out onto the porch of one home, and two small…

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3/4/2023 – Early Morning

By pwsadmin / March 4, 2023 / Comments Off on 3/4/2023 – Early Morning

I woke up at 3 in the AM this morning. I inspected my wafers for Lenny and Squiggy and decided I needed to go ahead and change the wafers before going back to sleep. Every three days, I apply a new wafer, but sometimes they don’t even last 24 hours. “I just changed these things…

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