Category Archives: fear
What Does The Dishwasher Do?
“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
This Could Kill You
“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
The Sea
“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
Attention Getters
“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
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
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
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
Decisions…….Decisions
“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
Help. I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up
“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
Earthquake
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
Texas Heat 