I went for some doctor appointments last Thursday. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a check on the progress of neuropathy, and its steady advancement. Also a regular, annual check up. The check up has a double importance. It gets a list of requirements started for me to return to Chicago, and some refresher training… Continue reading Physicals, Doctors, and Captain Red Shirt the Brave
Category: General
Reminds Me of a Sweetheart
Ask your podcaster anything. I’ve made that challenge before, with few takers. I thought I’d open it up to the wheel of randomness to spark some ideas. Here’s a simple question… What things about old time radio remind you of anyone from your past, That’s a big field. There are a lot of family members… Continue reading Reminds Me of a Sweetheart
The Shoemaker and the Dragons #ffairytale
Inspired by the recent National Fairytale Telling Day on February 26th, I started a thread on Facebook to come up with a spontaneous tale. Told on the spot, and added to one contributor at a time. Here’s the result. Written by one other Facebook contributor, and myself. I had hoped for more participation, but I’m… Continue reading The Shoemaker and the Dragons #ffairytale
Teddy and Val Act 3
A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) The knock at the door comes hard and firm. “I’m coming, hold on!” Mr Cocoa shouts as he walks toward the door. Still, the knocking is persistent, and growing more furious. “Hold your horses! I’m coming!” The door is flung open, and his mood isn’t helped when… Continue reading Teddy and Val Act 3
Teddy and Val Act 2
A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) Teddy was stunned, as he stared at his smart phone screen. The disbelief slowly faded and he was drawn back to reality, as the image on his smart phone disappeared with a shriek, and a lost connection. What was that? What just happened? His mind began it’s… Continue reading Teddy and Val Act 2
Teddy and Val, Act 1
A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) Slipping into her favorite, comfortable pajamas, Val rested on her bed, with her back against her pile of pillows and menagerie of stuffed critters. She scooped up her tablet, and swiped through her messages. Photos were posted. Friends were tagged. Likes, silly comments. ‘I can’t believe the… Continue reading Teddy and Val, Act 1
First Family Frustrations
The first time I found out my sweet, little, brown eyed, brown haired bride might not be so happy in the marriage as me. It was in the course of a Sunday school class, the teacher tried to make a point by sharing the results of a poll. Instead of just making a statement, she… Continue reading First Family Frustrations
Personal Eulogy
First, let me explain. I’m in as good of health as can be expected. over recent years and months, an increasing number of family and friends have been passing away. I told Robin about this idea for what I would like to say at my own funeral, but I kept balking at writing it down.… Continue reading Personal Eulogy
Old News About Swimming
Originally posted in a Facebook group on February 19, 2016. Don’t know how I missed posting it here too, but here goes… Since the beginning of the year, my wife and I have been able to start going to the local gym that the hospital has. It includes a nice weight room with Nautilus machines,… Continue reading Old News About Swimming
Lost Scene: Dark Clouds
“Can you believe this?” Dan asked no one in particular, as he folded the newspaper aside. “25 shootings, 4 stabbings, 3 homicides on thanksgiving day,” he paused for affect before going on, “and that doesn’t count more over the whole weekend!” The grizzled man sat his coffee cup down on the worn countertop at the… Continue reading Lost Scene: Dark Clouds