Monthly Archives: January 2024

Visitation – I

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Al

“He likes to argue, doesn’t he?” Julana asked. “He was on the debate team in high school. It’s hard sometimes…” Cheryl responded. “Hard?” “He always has to have the last word.” Julana looked over at Michael. We were having a … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Like Riding a Bike – IV

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Al

[First Draft!] A year into medical school, I felt the need for two-wheeled transportation again. Another police auction in downtown LA, and for $60, I got another beater. My world opened up. I already had a car, of course – … Continue reading →

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Post-Op Activity Advice

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Al

I’ll focus on just one aspect of the post-op period, which I’ll define as the first three months…physical activity. If you are someone who does routine, regular activity, be that golf, running, weight lifting, yoga, whatever, MAKE SURE you discuss … Continue reading →

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The Country of the Blind

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Al

The Country of the Blind, by Andrew Leland, is the story of one man’s exploration for understanding as his vision slowly dwindles. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) affects about 1 in 4,000 people. A genetic disorder, it results in the slow death of the … Continue reading →

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Second Thoughts?

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Al

From the Prostate Cancer Forum:  I have a Gleason score of 3+3. PSA of 94 cores of twelve positive. Family history. Father hade prostate cancer and had seeds, lived till 90 with complications and Cather last few years. Surgeon tells … Continue reading →

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Just Like Riding a Bike – III

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Al

[First Draft] The other adventure ride during my early teen summers took me to the Indian Hill Swim Club, 5 and a half miles away. Monday thru Friday, our mother would drive my sister and I there in the mornings, … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Like Riding a Bike – II

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Al

[First Draft] My twelfth summer, I rode the Raleigh to Sharon Woods. Just up the road from where my father worked, our family had visited frequently during the languid southern Ohio summers. Nearly eight miles from our home, the route … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Like Riding a Bike — I

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Al

[First Draft] “Just keep pedaling and hold on to the handlebars!” My father ran behind me, hand grasping the seat post of the tiny two-wheeler he’d bought at Sears for my 4th birthday. We were heading downhill, along the sidewalk … Continue reading →

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Chat GPT Transcript: Dimensions of a Cave

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Al

Of course! I’d be happy to help you write a book review. To get started, could you provide me with some details about the book you read? Include the title, author, genre, and any specific aspects or themes you’d like … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Dimensions of a Cave

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Al

Greg Jackson’s first novel, The Dimensions of a Cave, explores the nature of consciousness through Quentin Jones, a reporter for the Beacon (a stand-in for the Washington Post). He becomes entangled in the rabbit-hole of a government program known as VIRTUE. Initially created to … Continue reading →

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