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You Know… You Do Have A Choice
I was out walking the dog a couple of weeks ago when a neighbor stopped me to say, “Hi!” I hadn’t seen her in awhile even though we live across the street from one another. She asked me how I was doing and I was having a good day so I told her I was…
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It’s Not Over, It’s Just Different
You may know, or you may not know, that I had a stroke several years ago. I consider myself blessed because I didn’t lose my personality and based on how some other people have been affected by their stroke, I’m doing okay. True, I still have some deficiencies and I can’t do many of the…
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We’re Not Okay, But We’re Trying
I was thinking the other day that, for a lot of us, we’re not okay…but (hopefully) we’re trying. We are so programmed that when someone asks, “How are you?” we respond with, “Fine.” But how many of us truly are? If you’re a new reader…Welcome! Glad to have you! You may or may not know…
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Trying To Explain Stroke Fatigue
Sunday Column Pete Braley I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m in a Facebook group for stroke survivors. I find it very interesting and if nothing else, it shows that you’re not alone in some of the what you’re dealing with. It’s very eye-opening at times when you see how others have been affected and…
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Make Your Bed
I was reading the other day when I came across that “Make Your Bed” speech. If you haven’t heard of it, U.S. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, a Navy Seal for more than 35 years, gave this speech in 2014 to the graduating class at The University of Texas. You can view the entire speech…
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The Day That Changed Everything
Yesterday was a day of much contemplation for me. I know. Big word. Contemplation about everything that has changed. Yesterday was the anniversary of the day I got fired from my morning radio show. It’s been six years. Wow! I wrote all about it in my book, “I’m Not Done Yet,” which is still available…
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So….Uh….I Did A Thing
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Stand by….shameless self-promotion here. It’s something I’ve been saying for years: “I should write a book about it.” Well I did. When I was writing my column for the Standard Times I had several readers, especially after I had my stroke, suggest that I write a book about dealing with the rehab and the ups…
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Some Advice: Don’t Fall Down
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Let me set the scene: Last Sunday night. Outside. Alone. Dog is tangled. Go out with no cane. Lose balance. Yeah, not fun. Last week it was time for last call. Oscar the Beagle got his chain tangled around his leg so I went out to help him. I never thought anything of it. I’ve…
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Is It Just Me Or Is It LOUD?
Priscilla and I went out to dinner last night. It’s something that we should do more often but for some reason we don’t. Either the schedule gets full or it’s just easier to throw something together at home. We went to Ella’s in Wareham. I almost didn’t want to name it because I’m so used…
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Do What You CAN Do
Maybe you CAN’T do it anymore. A little insight into the world of disability here: sometimes we really hate it! I do consider myself blessed because even after a stroke and multiple joint replacements, I can still talk, write and get out and about. Slower than most but I can still do it. There are…
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