I’m confused. While no one expected this pandemic most of us first responders signed up for the worst. For some of us the worst has arrived. I feel like those who have taken their job seriously over the years will understand times like this. You sign up for the worst hoping this will never happen. … Continue reading First responder hazard pay…Really???
I see dead people…
Remember that old movie with Bruce Willis and that one kid that was in those 90's movies? The one kid that saw and talked to dead people? Yea? I'm not that kid and this is not what this is about. I actually see and have seen plenty of dead people... On a pretty regular basis. … Continue reading I see dead people…
The Christmas Kidnapping…
Have you ever listened to the words of the age old Christmas song, Baby it’s cold outside? At first listen it’s a little catchy. It’s a man and a woman singing back and forth about their night together and the terrible weather outside. Seems like playful banter back and forth between two people who seem … Continue reading The Christmas Kidnapping…
Bleeding out…
About once a month I play a game of poker with the fellas. We usually play Texas hold ‘em, tournament style. I love it, but there is one thing I don’t love. Losing. This last game things were not going my way. Hand after hand I wasn’t getting good cards. Not that you need "good … Continue reading Bleeding out…
I didn’t listen.
So, I do a little grappling (jiujitsu) on the side. It can be a very technical sport. One minute you’re winning, but the smallest mistake can send you right to second place. Unfortunately I know first hand... I recently competed in a local tournament. All was great, I was winning, and then I lost. Just … Continue reading I didn’t listen.
Not always easy…
It gets easier they said. Well I’m not sure who they is, but they lied. I can honestly say that my grief journey has not gotten easier... It's just managed to become more complex as time goes on. People say time will tell, and that time heals all wounds. Malarkey. Oh, that’s an old school … Continue reading Not always easy…
WE MUST CHOOSE UNITY.
Christmas Eve,December, 2006 I was deployed to Iraq with the army and assigned to Bravo Company. I was a helicopter Crew Chief in an Aviation Battalion. Like any other night we had a mission to get ready for. We gathered our flight gear, weapons, flight snacks and headed for the bird. Nightly before each flight … Continue reading WE MUST CHOOSE UNITY.
