Month: January 2024
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Doctor, My Eyes
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“Doctor, my eyes have seen the yearsAnd the slow parade of fears, without cryingNow I want to understandI have done all that I couldTo see the evil and the good, without hidingYou must help me if you canDoctor, my eyesTell me what is wrong” – Jackson Browne (1972) A few…
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The Queen of Pop
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“It’s time for the good timesForget about the bad times, oh yeahOne day to come together to release the pressureWe need a holiday” Eva and I both liked Madonna when she first burst onto the scene in 1983. We saw her perform a few songs at Live Aid in Philadelphia…
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Happy Medium
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Both my orthopedic doctor and cardiologist have suggested I find a “happy medium” when it comes to exercise. For me, no exercise is bad, and so is too much exercise. I have to find that sweet spot in the middle. I tend to overdo it. In 2021 I hiked over…
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Top 10 Foreign Travel Destinations
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Although my parents never traveled outside of the U.S., I was always interested in seeing the world. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel internationally over the years, both for business and pleasure. I truly believe the world would be a kinder place if more people got to experience other cultures.…
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Live Music 2024
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“If you ever wonder just how to shake your blues, just follow this prescription and get the cure for what’s ailing you. Music is the doctor; makes you feel like you want to. Listen to the doctor, just like you ought to. I said music is the doctor of my…
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Decisions, Decisions
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From the time we are young, life is a series of decisions. But I’ve noticed that as we get into our “golden years”. more and more of these decisions are about our health. When I was diagnosed with Fuchs Dystrophy 2 years ago, I was told my eyes would continue…
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I’m Cool For Cats
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All of my life I was a dog person. Cats never seemed too friendly to me- they couldn’t play fetch, they had that messy litter box, they scratched everything. I was a dog guy! When I was young, we had Prince the poodle. When Eva and I first got married…
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Rockin’ In The New Year
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I enjoy all genres of music- jazz and folk to heavy metal and classical. But nothing gets me more excited than hearing those classic oldies from the 60s and 70s. And no one covers that era better than our friends in the AM Radio Tribute Band. We had a great…