I find myself more often saying I can’t, when asked to do something. It’s more likely due to my age or health limitations. I don’t like to say that but would rather say “I can’t” than try and be embarrassed when I fail or injure myself. Yes, I’m usually being overly cautious because I don’t […]
I vaguely remember what it was like before 9/11 happened. We in the US felt we were safe from terrorism with vast oceans, massive military capabilities, and an extensive intelligence network to protect us. I could walk into any airport with just a credit card and purchase a ticket to any place in the country.
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I prepared for days for this one exam. I put aside less important things so I would be ready. There were instructions I had to follow. I didn’t want to be disqualified before it began or have my results invalidated after I thought I was finished. This was important, so I sacrificed and went without
I wore a heart monitor for one day this week. It wasn’t the first time I had done that and thankfully it was just another check to make sure everything is working like it should be. I went to the cardiologist’s office and a technician attached an electronic device that wasn’t much bigger than my
I know something about a father’s love, having had a father who loved me when I was a young child. I loved his attention, sought his approval, and truly believe he loved me. I had three brothers who also wanted part of him, so I had to share. Every now and then, my father would
