I once bought a BMW. It was a 1988 325 model, or as a real Bimmer fan would say, an E-30 Three Series. It was a sturdy and practical vehicle, with a robust six cylinder engine, a solid five-speed transmission with the reverse gear in the proper left-and-up position, and it tracked through turns like […]
A couple of years ago I had knee transplants. The old knees were extremely painful, and started locking up on me, so my back was against the wall. I bit the bullet and went under the knife. Well, actually, a knife, a saw, a hammer, all kinds of tools. I made a great recovery. I […]
I was at my doctor’s office, getting an annual checkup, and he asked what I wanted. I said I want to live to be 125 in excellent health. He looked askance at me and shook his head. I thought, “This shows how bankrupt the health system is.” But why do I want to live to […]
As far as I know, my dog never makes resolutions. She seems to be happy with who she is. I am not. I want to get stronger, run some 5k and 10k races. Since I started running a couple of weeks ago, I am up to four miles (this morning). I am resolved to increase […]
