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Read an article about a guy in New Jersey who tried to end it all by jumping out of a 9th floor window, only to land on the roof of a BMW and survived.
Reminded me of a story at the observation level of the Empire State Building. Seems there was a crowd up there, and this guy walks up, jumps over the edge, then floats back up and lands safely back on the level. He backs up a few steps, dives over the side, then floats back up yet again and lands back on the level. Finally, a guy asks "Why are you doing this?" The jumper replies, "Every time I jump over the side, the upward rush of the wind pushes me back up. It's like skydiving without a parachute. You should try it." Well, the jumper does it one more time to prove his point, and the onlooker finally says, "I've gotta try this." The superintendent of the building walks out to the observation level just as the guy jumps off the building and falls to his death. The super walks up to the first "jumper", shakes his head and says, "Dammit, Superman, you've got to quit doing that!"
"I am standing on the Mountain of Right, and you are standing in the Valley of Wrong." Deputy Frank Sloup, Pinal County, AZ
Why do I like this one? I have a primary residence on the Mountain of Right.
Of you who read my previous post, how many of you caught the quote I stole from a movie? Can you name the movie and who said it?
Bet you didn’t know there would be a test…..
So, I have completed 4 of 6 chemo infusions, and I have to say that the last one seems to have caused almost no side effects that cannot be otherwise explained by the disease itself. I remain exhausted all the time, and I go home at the end of the workday positively depleted. That, however, seems to be due to the anemia that somewhat existed before chemo started but certainly seems to have been exacerbated by it.
I presently sit at a 40% disability rating with the Veterans Administration with some big stuff pending. I am awaiting a decision on my hearing loss and the PTSD/Depression. The cancer aspect takes a step forward with an exam by a VA contracted provider who will provide a recommendation as to the service connection to the cancer. If it goes my way and I get to 100%, then as soon as the first check hits the bank, I’m retired. While this exam is scheduled for Monday, I have no assurance that a VA determination will be quickly forthcoming. Patience is the key.
My spirits ...
