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Vaccinated!

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Al

“This is one of those days you’ll remember all your life,” I asserted to Cheryl as we followed a circuitous red line. St. Joseph hospital has turned the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination process into a smoothly running machine. The needle stick itself, … Continue reading →

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Impeachment?

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Al

I’ve been thinking all day about how the leaders of our democracy should respond to the foot soldiers and leaders of Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol. The one who entered should be identified, easy enough to do for most … Continue reading →

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Love Rhymes, Chapter 2 – ii

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Al

v Christmas day was always a bit depressing at the Stein house. If it were on a Saturday, we could hide out at the synagogue; otherwise the lack of traffic and sounds of merriment from the gentiles all around us … Continue reading →

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Chapter 9 – xiii

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Al

!!!!!*****WORKING DRAFT*****!!!!! The day after Thanksgiving, Petyr dropped me off for my fourth weekly treatment. For the first time, I met with Dr. Viqueira alone, no mother, friend, or solicitous lover to filter the conversation or deflect my deepest fears. … Continue reading →

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Chapter 7 – vii

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Al

!!!!!*****WORKING DRAFT*****!!!!! Howard failed his boards the first time out. “That’s not unusual, is it?” I asked “I’ve heard it depends on the state. California’s tough, less than half pass the first time. Here, maybe 55-60%” “You’d think someone from … Continue reading →

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Chapter 2-iii

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Al

!!!!!!!********WORKING DRAFT********!!!!!!! Thanksgiving came and went as a blur. Mike and I had one afternoon and evening together, the Friday after. A drizzly mist greeted us downtown as we walked from store to store, circling Shillito’s to see the animated … Continue reading →

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Chapter 1 – xiv.a

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Al

!!!!!!!*******WORKING DRAFT*******!!!!!!! The second weekend in August was one of those Dog Days in the midwest, hot, muggy, with oppressive heavy air. A perfect day to hide my hair. Mike and his parents picked me up on their way to … Continue reading →

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Chapter 1 – ix

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Al

School entered its annual climax in late April into May. Theater kids struggled to complete rehearsals for the annual play. The Avon Follies (featuring Lizzie in the dance line, of course) competed with them for practice time on the auditorium … Continue reading →

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Ironman CdA 2006: V

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Al

THE PODIUM Finally, sleep. I dream of the podium, and marvel at my prescience for bringing a Big Dog shirt, the one I’ve always told myself I’d wear if I ever got first place at a big race. In the … Continue reading →

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Ironman CdA 2006: IV

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Al

THE FINISH I start to line up my finishing posture. Let’s see, no one in front for about 75 meters, and she’s going my speed – I won’t catch her, so I’ve got a clear path for the photo. But … Continue reading →

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