It was just about one year ago, spring break week 2022, that I went public with my ALS diagnosis, here on these pages to you, my friends, as well as to our community on Clark County Live! Since then, I have also been documenting the journey on my personal blog. I let the words fly, … Read more
“I’m tired, Boss” – Big John Coffee, in The Green Mile. Trust me, John, I think I know how you feel. I’m tired, too. I’m tired of hearing about people suffering and dying. I had recently created a list of ALS-related follows on Twitter – patients, caregivers, industry resources – which provided some insight as … Read more
Ah, the pursuit of perfection. To attain the unattainable. A desire to do something special that will withstand the test of time. Whether it be in sports or life, that level of success can provide a memorable legacy for those so fortunate to be involved. And years ago, I shared that special experience with some … Read more
At that moment, everything we worked for was on the line. After the gut punch we just took, the easiest thing in the world to do would be to fold. Honestly, it seemed inevitable. But that’s not the attitude that got us here and wouldn’t be the way we were destined to leave. It was … Read more
The recent passing of James Caan generated a flood of memories and a story of unanswered questions. But first, I’m going to rant a bit and then contradict myself. I’m good at that. 🙂 And then I’ll explain how something I now rail against had such an impact on me in the past. I loathe … Read more
I didn’t really think that a significant increase in the number of life flashbacks was one of the side effects of ALS, but here we are… again. Just so you know, I’m thinking this may be an ongoing issue (at least I hope for a while). 🙂 Yes, another week, another flashback, this time back … Read more