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Posts from ‘June, 2008’

Becoming Another Persons Advocate: First Thoughts

This morning has arrived in glorious style and fashion, preceding two days which are supposed to be scorching hot and all will be hard pressed to deal favorably with the quick removal of mildew from our joints and tissues.  We will draw on our sunglasses and grin and bare it I am sure and certain. [...]

The Prize

Last night I won a prize! And I was amazed, dumbfounded, delighted, and full of joy.  I have rarely won anything in my life without having to work hard and prove that I had worth and merit as a winner.  I had worth and merit as a winner by just walking into the room and [...]

Gotta Make A Change

I have been having trouble with the United States Postal System for most of last week. First, we had a day where there was a new carrier and our mail was not delivered, then the next day only junk mail arrived. Carefully mailed Father’s Day cards did not appear and my lab report from my [...]

Swimming Revisited

In November of 2007 I slipped on the edge of the rug and fractured my left foot in three places. Three ligaments were detached from the bones, including one that controls sideways motion in the arch and the ligaments in the base of two toes.  It being about 5:50pm when I came back to my [...]