Blog Questions Challenge
Jan 20, 2025
I've been tagged to answer the big blog questions of the day. Here goes.
Tagged “personal”
Music is replacing my self-talk
Jan 15, 2025
Ever since I started listening to music while working out, I've noticed that my self-talk has been replaced by the songs I listen to.
I'm really not enjoying these afib episodes
Dec 28, 2024
I had my 7th afib episode of 2024. It took longer that usual to convert back to normal sinus rhythm. I'm really not enjoying these afib episodes.
No cochlear implant...yet
Dec 26, 2024
Due to the lack of Medicare coverage for single-sided deafness, I've opted out of getting a cochlear implant.
Trying to develop a new reading habit
Dec 21, 2024
My book reading has been all over the map. I'm going to try to develop a more consistent habit.
Knee replacement 2.0, things have changed
Dec 1, 2024
I had my right knee replaced four years ago. In March 2025, I will have my left knee replaced. What has changed? With me and with the technology of knee replacements.
What will I do next among the many things I want to do?
Nov 23, 2024
I've got a lot of things I want to do, but I can't do them all at once. What will I do next?
Anxiety officially reduced
Nov 5, 2024
After an eventful day, I'm feeling much better...for several reasons.
I'm currently anxious about way too many things
Nov 4, 2024
On the eve of the election and international travel, I'm worried about a lot of stuff.
My letter to President Biden
Jul 3, 2024
I wrote this letter to President Biden to express my thoughts on his candidacy for the office of President in 2024.
My hearing loss journey...consider a cochlear implant?
May 17, 2024
I'm considering getting a cochlear implant after having lost hearing in my left ear 9 years ago.
Time-lapse gym construction
Mar 15, 2024
Way back in 2005-06, I helped a young school generate a time-lapse video of the construction of their new gymnasium. It was a fun project and I'm glad to have been a part of it.
Finding an exercise regimen that sticks
Oct 16, 2023
At 68 years old, it was high time to find an exercise regimen that I could stick with...at least for a while.
My first 30 days of learning to play the piano
Feb 4, 2023
A brief dive into my journey...with a few stats and a couple of (bad) audio clips.
Learning to play the piano
Jan 23, 2023
It's time for a new learning experience. So this year, I decided to learn to play the piano.
My winding road toward knee replacement surgery
Dec 28, 2022
Seeking to buy time as I prepare for what seems to be inevitable…knee replacement surgery.
I left Twitter
Dec 26, 2022
- Tags:
- personal
- social media
- All Tags
I left the dumpster fire that is Twitter a couple of weeks ago.
Losing my brother to cancer
Apr 26, 2022
Feelings of pain, fond memories, and odd coincidences keep me connected to the brother I lost to cancer.
This never happened, but...
Apr 2, 2022
The following recounts a very real dream/nightmare that I had in the early morning hours of Jan 4, 2022.
