Sometimes the week goes by in the blink of an eye, and that was certainly the case with the last seven days of my life. Here's the latest, for those of you keeping score. (what?) Last Friday afternoon, I visited the American Airlines website to check in for my flight to D.C. I also put … Continue reading POST SCRIPT TO WASHINGTON
MR. MOESCHEN GOES TO WASHINGTON
In early 2002, I received information in the mail (remember mail, besides Christmas cards and junk?) about a group of people who were gathering in Washington D.C. to speak with members of Congress about what it's like to live with muscular dystrophy, and request funding for "centers of excellence" around the country that would specifically … Continue reading MR. MOESCHEN GOES TO WASHINGTON
INDIFFERENCE
During my middle school teaching career we held a lot of assemblies. Some were fundraisers, some were live music/art/dance presentations, some were about the dangers of drugs, how to make healthy choices and most of them blend together in my mind. There were two, however, that I think about to this day. Both of them … Continue reading INDIFFERENCE
FRIENDS
This week we will shine a bright spotlight on the title of this piece. Let me preface by telling you that there are no jokes in here. I feel the need to put that front and center since I am usually (always) clowning around. Earlier this week, I travelled to Philadelphia for scheduled medical visits. … Continue reading FRIENDS
A GOOD STORY?
A hundred years ago, a reporter asked John Rockefeller a question about his feelings about wealth and finance: "How much is enough?" At the time, Rockefeller, in terms of money, was the richest man on our planet. He was an oil tycoon, among other things, and his answer tells me a great deal about his … Continue reading A GOOD STORY?
MORE HELICOPTER
What an interesting title, right? It's like "MORE COWBELL", but totally different. O.K. I'm calming down over here. First off, I must thank SO many of you for mobilizing and reaching out with great advice and insight in order to help me get the $23,000+ medical helicopter ride covered by Anthem Insurance. If you are … Continue reading MORE HELICOPTER
HELICOPTER
The only time I have ever been on a helicopter, I was unconscious. As I have written before, late in the evening of January 2, 2024, I experienced the most terrifying moments of my life. I had been in a local emergency room all day feeling generally crummy after briefly losing consciousness for about 5 … Continue reading HELICOPTER
NOT JUST A BURGER
Today I would like to discuss something very important with you: The Cheeseburger. Boy--- does the internet have a field day with this one. If you search "a short history of the cheeseburger" you will find all kinds of tasty stories that make you want to order some Door Dash....but don't do that yet. Finish … Continue reading NOT JUST A BURGER
FROM THE VAULT VOL. II
I had no idea that this topic would garner so much positive feedback from you, loyal readers. It is because of your comments and emails that I present this week, a second installment of a dank, mossy, cold, dark and gray vault: the inside of my brain. Here there be dragons! As most of you … Continue reading FROM THE VAULT VOL. II
ACCEPTANCE
Welcome back loyal reader. I took a few weeks off from writing because I felt like it. There you go. I'm back now, and I want to talk with you today about acceptance. Throughout my adult life, people have labeled me as a hero, role model, inspiration and other things that are to be taken … Continue reading ACCEPTANCE
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