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A Portrait Of Milton

A Portrait Of Milton

It was a late fall evening, a Friday a few years ago, and my son and I had just arrived at a local raceway a couple of hours away from our home. We were there to attend a very intense weekend driving program I had signed him up for. My husband had actually worked for the racetrack years ago and that’s how we found out about the driving program. It was a dual program for both the beginner driver and…

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“There’s a Hole In My Heart That Can Only Be Filled By You…” ~Extreme 1991

“There’s a Hole In My Heart That Can Only Be Filled By You…” ~Extreme 1991

      Meeting The Doctors So I’m thinking if I ever decide to make this story into a rock opera, it would have to include the 1990’s Extreme hit, “Hole Hearted.” And there ya go. For those of you who don’t know me personally, (or my husband) yes, I was part of the hairband movement of the ‘80’s. Back at a time where your boyfriend’s hair was most likely longer than your own. (For those of you who are…

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A Dramatic Turn Of Events

A Dramatic Turn Of Events

    “When we last left our story, our protagonist had just made a fool of herself in the cath lab…” There was some conflicting information regarding the catheterization results. Being an optimistic person, I took this as a good thing! One cardiologist thought that the mitral valve was still the most important issue and needed attention. Another cardiologist thought the mitral valve fell second to the new problem at hand, which was the ASD that actually needed the prompt…

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“Don’t Just Be A Spectator, Be A Participant!” How A Parade Changed My Way Of Thinking

“Don’t Just Be A Spectator, Be A Participant!” How A Parade Changed My Way Of Thinking

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” ~Mark Twain “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” ~Ferris Bueller I’ve been called “controlling” when it comes to my kids. I got this from my dad, God love him. It’s not really a “controlling” attribute, but one more of love and protection. I’m a…

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“Just The Facts Ma’am…” Getting Down To The Heart of The Matter

“Just The Facts Ma’am…” Getting Down To The Heart of The Matter

“Ladies and Gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.” “It was mid-September, somewhere in the city of Cyberspace. I found myself in the midst of a sizable amount of information. Evidence was appearing from all corners, but it was clear where my attention was being drawn to. I had begun to feel as if I were the best detective this side of Los Angeles… or rather, this side…

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