Turned on Elton John’s I’m Still Standing and played it at the reflection in the mirror. Told the guy the story about the Grim Reaper’s knocking on the door was something else huh. A couple of days later the face is still slightly swollen and things are a hair off but very few would notice… Continue reading Alex, I’ll Take Near Death For $500 Please
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When The Grim Reaper Comes To Visit
When I told the 20-something year-old kid that you’re never too old to stop learning and that I think about going for another degree or two he scoffed. “Are you trying to relive your youth? You’re a little old for college.” I laughed and told him I am an active learner and that curiosity drives… Continue reading When The Grim Reaper Comes To Visit
You Shouldn’t Punch Your Barber
Hit the barbershop at the tail end of an almost 200 mile day of driving to see if they could handle a walk-in. Got a series of meetings and a beard that is becoming unruly and figured it made more sense to let the professional try to clean me up. This was the third visit… Continue reading You Shouldn’t Punch Your Barber
Aren’t You Tired of Knocking Down Walls
My faithful squire, the ever present Sancho Panza asks, “aren’t you tired of knocking down walls and chasing that which prefers not to be caught?” “I don’t know whether to tell you I am not smart enough to recognize when enough is enough or if I am so smart I see opportunity that others do… Continue reading Aren’t You Tired of Knocking Down Walls