Category Archives: ACCIDENTS

Never Ever

“We are cursed with the tendency to overthink things which can result in negative thoughts that we not only replay in our minds, but also share with other people – to their chagrin.” A recent 12 hour span was a … Continue reading

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Gravitiy

 “I’m so old I put tenderizer on my pudding.” I have gone 78 revolutions around the Sun. 78!! Only to come Face to face with an enemy. A tried and true nemesis. GRAVITY. Senior citizens fall in slow motion. Ever … Continue reading

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Busted

“I mistrust total competence. I’ve always felt life is a series of small disasters we try to get through.” – Michael Palin I awoke not feeling well. I’ve experienced these symptoms too often this year. Colds. Flu. Bronchitis. Pneumonia. So … Continue reading

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Sherpa Guide

“It’s hard to be a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth 6 P.M. St Francis. Picked up a guy for a ride to the main entrance. He was there to visit his 84-year-old mother. She had fallen while … Continue reading

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I’m A Guy

“We did not change as we grew older, we just became more clearly ourselves.” – Lynn Hall  My wife accuses me of being pig headed. Not always, but sometimes. For instance, I mostly ignore directions. Specifically HOW TO things How … Continue reading

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Hell Week

“No matter who tries to teach you lessons on life, you won’t understand it until you go through it yourself”   What a week. So glad it’s over. Monday. Picked up this 60 year old woman. She must be the … Continue reading

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A Day in the LIfe of………..

“Stepping into a tornado screams…..This is the dumbest thing you will ever do.” –  Shannon Messenger, Let the Sky Fall   So I was minding my own business. Just doing my job. Driving a patient to her appointment. Suddenly…… Rain so … Continue reading

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What it means to be human

“Before 70 we are merely respected at best and we have to behave all the time. But after 70 we are respected, esteemed, admired, and revered and don’t have to behave unless we want to” – Mark Twain   We … Continue reading

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Dangerous Behavior

“In Seattle, you haven’t had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it’s running”   Been driving for a medical transport co. for several weeks. The most important thing I’ve learned in that brief time is that … Continue reading

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Defensive Driving

“Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth.”  – Erma Bombeck Last year we finally quit working and retired. And since that momentous decision I’ve become too familiar with a certain recliner and a TV remote. … Continue reading

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