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About Thestrugglershandbook

I'm a middle aged (if I live to be 100) guy, married, father of three, from Tucson, AZ. I'll write about almost anything. Though somewhat bent, what I write is always true(ish). It won't change your life, however. Unless that would preclude you from reading...

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

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

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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Anterior Cruciate Ligaments: Who Knees ‘Em? – Part I

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

The thick, low clouds provided a contrasting backdrop to the football spinning end over end     as it fell toward my waiting arms. Once I caught it, I scanned the field and the approaching onslaught of opposing players. I … Continue reading →

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No Checking Under This Hood

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

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

Tucson, You’re My Town

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I suppose it’s not unusual for people to be proud of where they’re from. I’m sure there’s a few people from Grand Forks, North Dakota who think they live in earth’s Eden. I lived there for a year as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Christianity, Family, Humor, Life, Living, Photography, Travel, Tucson | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

A Letter to My Neighbor

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

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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“Not This Time Man” is Victorious!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I mentioned in my last post, How I Became #15 on the “Save in Case of Fire” List – Part III, that my alter ego, Not This Time Man, was standing strong in his refusal to allow cats eight and nine … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning, Cats, Christianity, Drawing, Humor, Illustrating, Life, Living, Pets | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

How I Became #15 on the “Save in Case of Fire List” – Part III

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

In a prior post in this series (see Part II), I mentioned the uninvited dogs who have invaded my once peaceful abode and since rendered it and my existence only marginally livable. As much as these loud, obnoxious, ever-ravenous and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Christianity, Humor, Pets, Photography, Tucson, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Blue Moon

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I was outside last Friday evening, conducting my nightly search for monsoon chances (yes, I am a partying fool), when I saw this freakishly bright moon. I ran, or more accurately waddled, back inside for my camera, pausing to audibly exclaim … Continue reading →

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The Other Woman

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I met her in April of 2001. Like most men, I am shallow and superficial, in that outward appearance grabs me first; it was a prerequisite to finding out more about a girl back in my dating days. Well, she … Continue reading →

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The Struggler’s Guide to Healthy Living

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

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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