The Medical Diagnosis is Death by Healthy Food
I left work an hour early the other night after I started to have, um, digestive issues. I don’t like to abandon my partners, even for an hour, even though nothing was happening. It’s like […]
Tag: health and fitness
How to Work Through Retirement Laziness
A lot of people asked what I planned to do after retirement. Work, of course. I’m taking early social security, and I also have a nice retirement benefit after 35 years, but between the two […]
My New Year’s Resolutions – According to AI
I have always struggled to come up with meaningful yet achievable New Year’s resolutions. Mostly because I tend to aim for “dramatic life transformation” and end up achieving “naps with good intentions.” I usually set […]
With the Internet Around, Who Needs Doctors?
Have you ever received one of those e-mails about all the amazing things you can do with, say, Coke, or some other seemingly innocent substance? (I mean Coca-Cola, not the drug that used to be […]
My Heroic Recovery from Knee Replacement Surgery
When it comes to health matters, I ’m a very private person. I almost never air what’s ailing me – unless I’m talking to an immediate family member, close personal friends, neighbors, second cousins, co-workers, […]
The Time I Tortured Myself for No Good Reason
Over the years, many people have questioned my intelligence, most notably several past bosses. You need look no further for damning evidence to back up this charge than Exhibit A: I once ran a marathon. […]
The Upside of Getting Old
I recently turned 45. Even more recently, I turned 62. This old body is starting to show signs of wear and tear. I haven’t checked, but I’m pretty sure it’s way out of warranty. When […]
I Have Discovered the Fountain of Youth
I’m 61 years old. You can’t fool me with platitudes like “60 is the new 45.” Let’s face it. The man in the mirror is looking very rough around the edges – and frankly, he’s […]