The Animal Poem
Just to lighten things up a bit, here’s a children’s story/poem I’m working on…. Animal Wisdom by Jim Smith © 2013 I saw a crazy bird flying’ upside down. I said, “Hey, aren’t you (Read More)
A note to our caregivers
I want to write a note to the spouses, partners, parents, siblings, and children who live with, care for, and love us. It’s true we live with the possibility of death, but you are (Read More)
My brave Dad
We took our grandkids to Pioneer Park in Ferndale, WA where you can see several renovated buildings from the early 19th and 20th centuries. We saw homes, an old postoffice, a store, and (Read More)
Birthday
Today is my birthday. Since 1951 I’ve been taking birthdays for granted. Just another year, no big deal. Then all of a sudden I’m 62. How the heck did that happen? Wasn’t it just (Read More)
The tests are in for November
I have my latest Labs (blood tests) now. The White Blood Cells just keep on multiplying. Looks like white blood cells have something in common with white rabbits. My Red Blood Cells are hanging (Read More)
What we consume
A lot of our health, both emotionally and physically, is determined by what we consume. It’s not just the food we eat. It’s much more than that. The dictionary gives four definitions for the (Read More)
Good News
Had a good doctor visit yesterday. It turns out my vertigo is caused by a problem with my right ear and not leukemia, a tumor, or some other horrid thing. She has given me (Read More)
The Disease Identity
[Before I start on today’s blog, I want to give a warning about the documentary May I Be Frank which I wrote on previously. It is very inspiring but I failed to mention it (Read More)
‘Frankly’ Speaking
I recently watched a documentary called May I Be Frank. It shows the transition of an overweight man with Hepatitis C and a history of drug use. It is very inspiring. Check out the (Read More)
Alma
She is my cousin, but because of our age difference I’ve always thought of her as my aunt. Last Saturday Alma celebrated her 90th birthday. I missed it. Not feeling well, I couldn’t make (Read More)
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