Category Archives: fear

What Does The Dishwasher Do?

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Texas Heat

“There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works.” – Will Rogers I happened to be in the kitchen one day as the ladies of the house were loading the dishwasher. They were washing each utensil, glass, and … Continue reading →

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This Could Kill You

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Texas Heat

“Don’t forget to drink water and get some sun. You’re basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions.” Woke up Tuesday morning in a sweat. 103 temp. Could not move. I was sick. Very sick. About noon my wife told me I … Continue reading →

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The Sea

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Texas Heat

“There’s something about the water-that solitary kind of peaceful feeling you’re on earth, but not quite.” – John C. Reilly For sure – there’s something about water. It kind of freaks me out. Scares the living you know what out … Continue reading →

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Attention Getters

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Texas Heat

 “True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country” – Kurt Vonnegut 99% of the patients we transport are just trying to get through the day. Not given to conversation. … Continue reading →

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A Day in the LIfe of………..

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Texas Heat

“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

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Texas Heat

“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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Defensive Driving

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Texas Heat

“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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Decisions…….Decisions

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Texas Heat

“Everything happens for a reason. But sometimes the reason is that you’re stupid and you make bad decisions”   Should I watch the Masters or take a nap? Welllllllll…..what if I usurp 4 days and 16 hours of my limited … Continue reading →

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Help. I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Texas Heat

“I can resist everything but temptation” – The Force by Don Winslow Are you sick of these TV commercials? “Help. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” I know I am. I don’t enjoy the graphic depictions of yet another … Continue reading →

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Earthquake

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Texas Heat

Wow. Just experienced my first earthquake. Was working on the computer when, at 5:22 am, the room shook. Not too much but enough to get my attention. It lasted just a few seconds and left me wondering. What the hell … Continue reading →

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