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Working with ALS Chapter 10
When I first got sick I had a lot of people ask me to stop working and take time with family. My answer was there is nothing I am missing...
Nov 14, 20225 min read


“For The Good of Others” Chapter 9
I want to thank my "Brother from Another," Mike, for his love, support, and contribution to my blog by writing Chapter 9 for me this...
Nov 6, 20226 min read


"The Obituary" Chapter 8
What do you give a dying man? TIME! For years I have looked at news sources and seen obituaries like, “John Doe passed away. John was a...
Oct 31, 20225 min read


"Getting Ready" Chapter 7
pl June 2022 ALSFRS 37 Ask any Vet and they will tell you that at one time or another, the VA (Veterans Affairs) Health care system...
Oct 24, 20226 min read




"Why Me"? Chapter 5
You might be wondering if this blog is going to turn into a pity party. I think it very easily could have, but would you have really...
Oct 10, 20224 min read


"The Results Are In" Chapter 4
November 2021: I had another appointment with Doogie and his boss - a senior neurologist. This time, though, I went alone. We went over...
Sep 29, 20225 min read


"Time To Face The Truth" Chapter 3
I want to start this week off with some background as we move into the medical part of my ALS journey. From the time someone first begins...
Sep 26, 20224 min read


"The Hustler" Chapter 2
Did you l know I was a hustler? It started as young as I could remember. When I was 7 or 8 my older brother would tie me up to a chair...
Sep 19, 20224 min read


"Whistle, David" Chapter 1
It all started on 14 Aug 1967, there I was naked for the first time in in front of everyone without a care in the world. Oh wait! Wrong...
Sep 12, 20222 min read


"I Have ALS, Now What?" Introduction
The day I was told I had ALS I first cried, and then looked at what was next. Not knowing where to go I found myself looking on the Net...
Sep 11, 20222 min read
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