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So far, my 55th year on this planet has been a roller coaster. In the last 16 days, I have… burned my arm during an emergency oil change on my lawnmower had my first physical in over 6 years confirm … Continue reading →

Outside of going to work, I have done very little this week. Every evening was spent resting my back. And each morning, I was rewarded with a little more freedom of movement. However, when I got out of bed this … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago, I turned 54. Since then, it feels like my life has been turned upside down. Yesterday was my son’s birthday. I called him as soon as I got on the road. By the time that I arrived … Continue reading →

As I was walking through our company’s inspection department, I said hello to one of the inspectors. He looked back at me with a slight scowl on his face. Recently, that has become his normal look. I decided that I … Continue reading →

I asked a young guy in the shipping department how he was doing. “I’m tired.” “Tired? Why?” “Well, I don’t eat right…(thoughtful pause)…I drink too much…(thoughtful pause)…I stay up too late…(thoughtful pause)…and I don’t exercise…(thoughtful pause)…So that might have something … Continue reading →

When I left work this evening, all I could think about was climbing out of the car, limping into the house and getting off of my leg. But, what am I thinking? I’m 54 now! This is a new year… … Continue reading →

My first day back at work with my wounded knee was a rough one. Last night, at my request, my wife picked up a neoprene sleeve or my knee at the local sporting goods store. I thought that if I … Continue reading →

How quickly things can change! I went to bed last night all excited about picking up our trees at the nursery early in the morning and  spending the day getting them into the ground… But just a few hours later, … Continue reading →

Ah, there is nothing like a good story involving a dentist… For the past year, I have been truly enjoying the fact that my teeth and gums are finally in good shape. And I am not just patting myself on the … Continue reading →