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2/23/2024 Update

By pwsadmin / February 24, 2024 / Comments Off

I took “Tommy – ‘The Dawg’” to the vet to get a red rash checked out.It showed up recently and doesn’t appear to bother him. He doesn’t lick it or bother with it. I still wanted to get it checked out, though.It’s on the underside of his two back legs and resembles Hives.The veterinarian seems…

Garden 2024

By pwsadmin / February 22, 2024 / Comments Off

I planted my Tomato Seeds today into their Starter Pods.Never having much luck growing Huge Beefy Tomatoes, I chose “Rutgers” Tomatoes for this year. They should be about the size of a Baseball. Rutgers Tomatoes have been around for a long time and are many people’s favorite kind of Tomato, and I’m looking forward to…

The Weinermobile

By pwsadmin / February 18, 2024 / Comments Off

I couldn’t believe it. There it was. I was in Awe. I was at Wal-Mart in Gardendale, Alabama, shopping.My Uncle had reminded me that it was time to start my Garden.I start by planting the seeds in pods and growing them indoors. Then, it’s Spring by the time they get ready to be planted outside…

Valentine’s 2024

By pwsadmin / February 16, 2024 / Comments Off

On the 14th of February, I visited my local “Dollar General.”If you’ve kept up with my journals, you’ve probably figured out that I am a loyal customer at the local “DG.” I’ve written many stories about the Place.They all know me there and have always been great to me. I walk in and head to…

Scott Richards

By pwsadmin / February 16, 2024 / Comments Off

Here in the South, we Love and Cherish our Local News Anchors.It may be the same where you live.We feel that they are one of us. On our side. Our Neighbor. Our Friend. Our Family. One of our Local News Anchors passed away today.From childhood until his retirement in 2014, “Scott Richards” of WBRC 6…

Happy Valentines Day

By pwsadmin / February 15, 2024 / Comments Off

—Your Secret Admirer— I tell this story each Valentine’s Day.If you’ve been rejected, you’re not alone.Please note, though, that all Names have been changed. …To protect me. Many years ago, when I was young and in elementary school, each Valentine’s Day, students would bring Valentine’s Day cards for every other student in the classroom.So, if…

The Reunion

By pwsadmin / February 13, 2024 / Comments Off

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…

Adult Spina Bifida Clinic

By pwsadmin / February 7, 2024 / Comments Off

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…

Home Going

By pwsadmin / February 4, 2024 / Comments Off

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,”…

Urology Update

By pwsadmin / February 2, 2024 / Comments Off

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…

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