When you get a TBI and stroke in the same lifetime. clarity): “Two years after the stroke. Still building. Still standing.” Follow me if you dare.
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Topic of the Day • Saturday, August 15, 2026
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≻: Topic of the Day • Saturday, August 15, 2026What have you learned to appreciate only after you almost lost it? For me, the answer is pretty clear: My…
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By the time I pulled back into the driveway, I realized there was no reason to keep running around town. The mission was complete, my hip had behaved itself from start to finish, and I wasn’t about to press my luck. I’m still healing, you know, so I’ve learned to listen when my body gives me a good moment and not push it too far. That’s why I stopped back home for lunch.
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≻: By the time I pulled back into the driveway, I realized there was no reason to keep running around town. The mission was complete, my hip had behaved itself from start to finish, and I wasn’t about to press my luck. I’m still healing, you know, so I’ve learned to listen when my body gives me a good moment and not push it too far. That’s why I stopped back home for lunch.There’s something satisfying about ending an errand on your own terms instead of squeezing in “just one more stop.” A…
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Daily Journal | Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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≻: Daily Journal | Wednesday, July 15, 2026This morning started with a workout, and I’m calling that a victory. I finished feeling pretty good, even if my…
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A Day in My Life | July 8, 2026
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≻: A Day in My Life | July 8, 2026Some days are packed with big accomplishments. Other days are stitched together with little victories, unexpected detours, and stories you…
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The more I think about it, the more I like it.
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≻: The more I think about it, the more I like it.A light soaking isn’t just about how much rain fell. It’s about what it means after the kind of morning…
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As the evening winds down, I’m giving my body a chance to recover. I started with the heating pad on a medium setting against the left side of my buttocks. After about four minutes, I could really feel the heat settling into the muscles. That’s about all I needed before turning it back down to low for a more comfortable, steady warmth.
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≻: As the evening winds down, I’m giving my body a chance to recover. I started with the heating pad on a medium setting against the left side of my buttocks. After about four minutes, I could really feel the heat settling into the muscles. That’s about all I needed before turning it back down to low for a more comfortable, steady warmth.It’s not a miracle cure, but it helps take the edge off while everything settles down. Some days call for…
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Daily Journal | June 29, 2026
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≻: Daily Journal | June 29, 2026The day got off to a great start with a good shower. Sometimes that’s all it takes to feel human…
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Daily Journal – June 13, 2026
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≻: Daily Journal – June 13, 2026The backyard remains on an as-needed watering schedule today. Rather than watering first thing this morning, I’m going to let…
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