Category Archives: Writing

The Struggler’s Shameful Return

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

I returned today to my site for the first time this year and was appalled at what I found: cobwebs everywhere, dust on every surface, some pizza crust on a paper plate (still edible!…which is to say, I ate it) … Continue reading →

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Anterior Cruciate Ligaments: Who Knee’s Em? – Part II

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

The sudden, painful explosion of the ACL in my left knee on Thanksgiving Day, 1983 (see Part I), was a devastating occurrence for a number of reasons. First, it effectively ended, or at least drastically curtailed, a life-long predilection for … Continue reading →

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I Vote For Stupid

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

Drive around Tucson these days and your visual sense will be bombarded at virtually every intersection. Political signs have popped up on every corner, like mushrooms in the rainy season. Personally, I’m offended someone is betting that placing a candidate’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Life, Living, Politics, Uncategorized, Voting, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

“Happy Anniversary, Struggler!”, or “Geez; Give it up Already.”

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

Toot the horns, don the pointy hats, treat yourself by reading every post from first to last, or do what many do: read this first paragraph, decide “This sucks!”, click the obligatory “like” icon and move on to better things. … Continue reading →

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No Checking Under This Hood

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

I take many things in my body for granted, and why shouldn’t I? My lungs expand and contract, my liver filters impurities (the things I’ve thrown its way; it likely resembles an ancient boiler in a crumbling Queens apartment building: … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning, Christianity, Health, Humor, Illustrating, Life, Living, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

A Letter to My Neighbor

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

I feel it important, when communicating to people with whom I have issues, that others with direct, peripheral or mere positional involvement consider it obvious that I am the better person merely by how I conduct myself. Whether defending a … Continue reading →

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The Struggler’s Guide to Healthy Living

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

Healthy living, as seemingly defined by societal norms, is best achieved through a combination of diet and regular exercise and is manifested in a fit and toned body. I would submit to you that a truly healthy body is best … Continue reading →

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The Ten Best Questions for a Presidential Debate

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

I believe I have mentioned before that this blog will never be political in nature; by that I mean I will never try to sway one’s politics to my own. Why? Well, because like most of us who have a … Continue reading →

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Angus

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

The first time I met Angus I liked him instantly. We quickly became fast friends; he was a good time guy, funny, always entertaining, affable and up for anything. I had, to this point in my life, never met anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christianity, Dogs, Family, Friends, Living, Pets, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

I Don’t Like This Guy and Here’s Why

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

I took this picture from the pier in Ocean Beach, California back at the end of May. I have a new camera that I’ve been playing with, and I was trying to get a decent action shot from the dozen … Continue reading →

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