Many years ago, on a random weekend during my time in California, I found myself sitting on the diving board of a Southern California residence, engaged in a beer-induced conversation with a gentleman I consider my brother. Although I can’t recall the entirety of our discussion or how we landed…
A little more than a week ago, an ambulance backed into my car, causing the airbags to deploy. I had my kids in the car, and while the damage wasn’t severe, the airbag deployment led to the car being totaled. Before I get to the positive aspects, there is some…
I’ve recently come across many articles and blogs about personality types, including how to care for them. Some offer useful information, while others belong in the funny pages. I’ve known for a long time that I have an introverted personality, but I recently decided to explore possible connections between introversion…
Dear John and Kevin, As I stand here in the doorway to your bedroom, staring at your empty beds, I realize how much I miss you when you are with your mother. My life is much to quiet without you around and it’s no wonder why I find you two…
Overwhelmingly, humans avoid challenging their long-standing beliefs, tastes and opinions. We prefer something we know instead of seeking new experiences. I am proof positive of this fact and this fact is a big issue with PTSD. For over 7 years, thanks to my PTSD, I have held a certain set…
I seem to have been distracted for the last two weeks or so. Maybe it’s the holidays. I don’t know. I have not forgotten about writing here, and I doubt I ever will. However, I believe I will set a schedule to post at least once a week. I’m aiming…
In the conversations I’ve had with someone in the last while who was not a friend or family, when PTSD comes up, I receive two questions: Mental Health Resources These assumptions make me nuts. You don’t have to be in combat to get diagnosed with PTSD. Too many people think…
A while ago, I came across a program called Saratoga WarHorse. Intrigued, I reached out to Bob Nevins, the Director of the Veteran Program and Founder. Bob, a Vietnam veteran and retired airline pilot, started this remarkable program. After speaking with him on the phone, I decided to attend, and…
I’m unsure at this point when I originally wrote this. It was not to long after it happened, but I don’t remember what got me to write this. But anyways… here it is. When I heard that an 620 had gone into the water of the cats my stomach dropped….
