Recently I was invited to speak at a cardiac conference on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto California. Today I would like to share with you why this was a significant event for individuals living with different types of muscular dystrophy. First of all, there is only one way I am ever getting … Continue reading ALL HEART
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SUMMER 1984
I was 11, getting very deep into music and although I had only been playing for a year, I was hooked on drums as well. Around this time I also have clear memories of warm weather, being up at the lake enjoying time with my cousins, fishing, rowing around, and camping out in a tent … Continue reading SUMMER 1984
INDEPENDENCE DAYS
My friends....it ain't just about July 4. When you live with chronic illness, you take the independent days whenever and however they come. It always amazes me that so many of you "ableds" that can get up, move freely and do whatever you want, still choose to sit around looking at your phone. Hell, look … Continue reading INDEPENDENCE DAYS
INSIDE
While I am in the recovery hospital, I have been reading a book about future human travel to Mars. It is more of a human science book, but not dry like a textbook. I cannot help but draw comparisons from an early chapter to my early chapter of when my health went haywire in January. … Continue reading INSIDE
DUCK EGGS
Did you know that duck eggs are good for baking? Neither did I, but my wife sure knew. In fact, she was so convinced, that she had to have a dozen immediately. I'm talking midnight or after. Duck eggs must be purchased now! Perhaps I should explain. Anyone living with children in the house can … Continue reading DUCK EGGS