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“Lords and Ladies” Chapter 150
I wrote my first chapter on 11 September 2022, an introduction titled "I Have ALS, Now What?" Now - as I write post 150 - I am amazed I made it this far. I am not talking about my living with ALS either... that’s the easy part and gives me something to write about. I’m talking about writing a post almost every Monday since. I want to thank you all for taking time to read it and respond. Some of you have been following me from day one, and others might have some catching up
Oct 132 min read


“Dry Eyes or Drool” Chapter 149
When I started the process of going down the long road of ALS, the biggest issue for me was drooling like a dog. Like most PALS I tried...
Oct 62 min read


Living To Die Or Dying To Live” Chapter 148
Someone recently asked what keeps me motivated to keep living, instead of just letting go knowing you are going to die? My answer, “If...
Sep 291 min read


“The Right Food” Chapter 147
Over the last few months I have been fixated on watching food eating challenges. Don’t laugh - I challenge you to watch a woman who’s 110...
Sep 223 min read


“Teach Change “ Chapter 146
I was going to write about something else this week, but then my wife Laura took a great video of my six month trach change and check up,...
Sep 82 min read


“Trached “ Chapter 145
I don’t know about you, but I really love when I get a text/email asking for help. Not spam or some other BS, but the kind of message...
Sep 13 min read


“For The Birds“ Chapter 144
Saying we had beautiful weather in August in Northern Virginia is rare. The temperature was in the low 80’s and the humidity was low. You...
Aug 253 min read


“Faces of Death” Chapter 143
The clock struck midnight and we moved into 2021. People were on the move again as we started to leave COVID behind us. I had been...
Aug 183 min read


“My Best Impression” Character 142
On the Fox 5 set I have always been one to volunteer. Helping others is a way I show my love, and being able to use skills that I learned...
Aug 113 min read


“Three Step Ahead” Chapter 140
Isn’t it amazing how God is always three steps ahead? When I started my journey with ALS and this blog my primary hope was to help others...
Aug 103 min read


“One Bite At A Time” Chapter 141
Are you a fiddler? Can’t seem to just relax while your mind races along? Maybe you are a multi-tasker? Before my ALS diagnosis, Laura...
Aug 44 min read


“Hospitals Suck” Chapter 139
Did I ever tell you how much I really dislike hospitals? This, of course, is only a relatively recent development over the past four...
Jul 213 min read


“What A Shit Show” Chapter 138
RE-RE-RE REMIX Let’s talk about poop baby. Let’s talk about you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things, and the bad things That...
Jul 143 min read


(My Brother, My Heart) Chapter 137
I would like to thank my friend/sister Denise for her support. This week’s post is a letter from her. My Promotion to Sergeant First...
Jul 74 min read


We Interrupt the Regularly Scheduled Program to Bring You this Important Message.
Our favorite blogger had to dust off his frequent flyer card and is currently hanging out with his medical team at his least favorite...
Jun 301 min read
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