We are diminished as a species with the passing of each luminary…

Nelson Mandela was such a luminary, and we are diminished as a species with his passing on December 5, 2013. Continue reading We are diminished as a species with the passing of each luminary…

The timeline of a Stroke

I am assured that everyone is different, so here’s a draft and definitely incomplete narrative of the timeline that tracks my stroke and treatment to date; Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 4:00 AM.  A severe headache woke me and got me out of bed.  My wife found me in the kitchen at 4:30 AM, clutching my head.  The pain was on the right side of my head.  My wife convinced me to take a couple of Tylenol and try to go back to sleep.  By the time I felt comfortable enough to get up, my darling was dressed on pretty much … Continue reading The timeline of a Stroke