Well, a week ago Sunday, I was loading things into the SUV for a run to the dump. As I'm doing this, the dog from across the street and one house down comes up the driveway. Since the dog looked innocuous (it's been all over the neighborhood), I extended my hand to sniff. He bit it.

I then walked across the street to speak to the owner. The dog jumped for the back of my leg in an attempt to take it down.

I file a report. The police get involved. The dog is then given away, and then sho... read more

What is a stroke like? For me, it is like being trapped in a body that only does some of what you want it to.

I can walk without a cane most of the time, but it's still advisable to carry one with me, because you never know. Especially as the dau progresses.

I can type a lot better, buit my right hand and forearm feel as if I'm wearing an oven mitt.

Food still tastes terrible, for the most part. There are maybe four or five things I can really enjoy (gingerbread, for some reason, is ... read more

On Wednesday, I ran into a bit of a personal problem.

I had a stroke.

While not big in size, it was in a bad spot; and it's goimg to take some time to recover from this.

I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers; I'll try here to keep folks up to date on the progress.

Today, I learned that John Hennessee, N1KB, age 42, had passed away on March 2.

Another complete shock. John was 42, and one of the founding members of what became the Naked Chicken Contest Club.

He gave endlessly of his time to the Handi-Hams organization, and to numerous organizations across the country. Many will miss him.

John was from the deep south, and came to and looked at the world with a wide-eyed innocence you just don't find anymore. He didn't see well, and I can remembe... read more