Category Archives: Thoughts

God Gave Me Common Sense…And I’m Going To Use It In The Voting Booth In November

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Alan

So I’ve given up the Facebook…again. This time, it’s 100% due to the political discourse that has seemingly overtaken my favorite social media outlet. Anything and everything seems to dissolve into political talk, whether its the idea of face masks … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Walkabout Highlights

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Alan

Throughout this pandemic, I have been taking walkabouts every day, usually with my 2 dogs in tow. 6 months into this shitshow year known as 2020, I can honestly say that, despite how bad the rest of the year has … Continue reading →

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When I Woke Up…It Was All Different.

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Alan

Thursday, March 12th, 2020, I was wobbling into the Beacon Orthopaedic Center at 5:30am for my 7am discectomy. Around 6:10am they gave me some gas and anesthesia and I was out. I have no idea what time I woke up … Continue reading →

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Pain & Dealing With It

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Alan

Pain…for me anyways…is literally a pain in the ass. I’ve been dealing with various symptoms of sciatica and back pain for many years and after so much of it, the idea of pain is really simply…how much can you deal … Continue reading →

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My Favorites Of 2019

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Alan

As we wrap up another decade, I considered going back and doing a “Favorites of the last 10 years” post but….upon further review…that might be a little much. I can’t remember yesterday, let alone try to remember something I saw … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Rules To Live By

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Alan

I wouldn’t say I’ve been going around, willy-nilly, NOT following any rules. As anyone who knows me can attest, I ain’t crazy. I live my life the best I can and I try to be a good person. But sometimes … Continue reading →

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St. Lucia 2017

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Alan

This summer, I thought it would be fun to vote for our summer vacation getaway. So on a random afternoon, we picked our spot from 6 locations: Hawaii, Seattle, Los Angeles, Montana, Ft. Myers, FL, and the Caribbean. In a … Continue reading →

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People Are People

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Alan

“People are people so why should it be You and I should get along so awfully. So we’re different colors And we’re different creeds And different people have different needs. It’s obvious you hate me  Though I’ve done nothing wrong … Continue reading →

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Today Is A Great Day…Period.

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Alan

After spending the last 6 months in the hospital or rehab, today is the day. Today at 8:45am, my Mom returned to her home and now everyone in my family can breath a sigh of relief. What that woman has … Continue reading →

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My Top 50 Favorite Movies

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Alan

50. Defending Your Life (1991) Al Brooks is great as the schlub who dies in an auto accident and finds himself in purgatory where he is given an attorney and must defend his life in order to move on to … Continue reading →

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Trying To Make Sense Of It All

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Alan

This past week has been, by all accounts, another very low moment in our nation’s history. First there was a police shooting of a man at point blank range apparently for selling CD’s near a local store in Baton Rouge. … Continue reading →

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RIP Prince

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Alan

Prince Rogers Nelson will be forever remembered as one of the most charismatic and energetic showmen in musical history. He was brilliant in his performance, flamboyant in his personality and engaging in a way that, despite his need to remain … Continue reading →

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The Healthcare & Insurance Industries Have Lost Their Everlovin’ Minds…

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Alan

I’m not one to complain about much. At least I don’t feel like I do. Don’t get me wrong…I work in the television industry so there is PLENTY to whine about (just ask us), but for the most part? I’ve … Continue reading →

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Thanks Dad!

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Alan

The last time I was home to visit my parents, I had a kidney stone. A very painful kidney stone which is now gonna cost me big bucks in hospital bills…but I digress. This story isn’t about my kidney stone. … Continue reading →

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Playing (Or Not Playing) The Game

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Alan

Many moons ago, on a planet far, far away…I used to play basketball for Rosecrans and Philo schools. It seems like forever ago and…it kind of was. At Philo we played in a gym called “The Pit” because, well…it WAS … Continue reading →

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