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Sep 18, 20234 min read
“Daddy’s Girls” Chapter 50
Laura and I have been together over 28 years. I’m still not sure how she got so lucky. Over the years we’ve been apart many times either...


Sep 11, 20233 min read
“Blogaversary” Chapter 49
It’s our anniversary, our anniversary, anniversary! 🎵🎶🎵 One year ago I started this blog, but it was not as simple as it may seem. To...

Sep 4, 20233 min read
“Let There Be Light “ Chapter 47
I'm sure everyone reading this blog will wake up, turn on the lights, go to the kitchen, plug in the toaster, set the coffee pot, and...


Aug 28, 20234 min read
“56” Chapter 46
I was born into a poor family with 10 kids. No... no, wait, wrong story. The date was 14 August. It was a cold, wet Monday morning when a...


Aug 21, 20233 min read
“My First Tattoo “ Chapter 45
I'm 56 years old. I served 21 years in the Army. I enjoy looking at tattoos, so you would think for sure I would have at least one. But I...


Aug 14, 20234 min read
“Little brother” Chapter 44
Recently my daughter asked me about some of my favorite childhood memories. Looking back, I would have to say that I loved being a little...


Aug 7, 20233 min read
“FCK ALS” Chapter 43
I was diagnosed with ALS in May 2022, and by August I had participated in my first ALS CEO Soak. That October was my first ALS Walk and...


Jul 31, 20233 min read
“Fresh” Chapter 42
The Urban Dictionary for the word Fresh is: Cool, or how someone carrys themselves; how well dressed and fashionable a person is. For an...


Jul 27, 20232 min read
“F&@king Jupiter ‘ Guest Writer
October 2022 was the last time Laura and I took a road trip and it was to see my sister in Syracuse NY. This was Laura’s first time to...

Jul 24, 20232 min read
“I Am Not Average ” Chapter 41
I want to start this post with an apology for missing the past two weeks, the simple fact is this shit is hard. It is getting difficult...


Jul 15, 20231 min read
Guest Writers Wanted
Do you have an ALS story you want to share but need a platform to share on? I welcome you to use my blog as your platform. submission...


Jul 3, 20233 min read
“Wiser or Wiseass” Chapter 40
It’s interesting how the body changes through time and what we do to fight the aging process. Grey hair, dye it. Wrinkles, get Botox....


Jun 28, 20232 min read
“A Special Visit”
Recently my sister came to visit with her daughter Meghan and two grandchildren. As always, every visitor is special but Sabine blessed...
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Help Needed
I am looking for someone who knows how to promote my blog. Word of mouth, Facebook and LinkedIn is all I use. I average about 200 readers...


Jun 19, 20235 min read
“Happy Father’s everyDay” Chapter 39
In 1985 I was 17 and in high school when my girlfriend told me she was pregnant. I was so excited and scared at the same time. Was I...
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