aches and pains

Bottom Shelf (MM #4292)

I came to a hard realization recently. I’m not the man I used to be. It came on quickly, or perhaps I didn’t notice all of the signs. I don’t have the mobility that I used to have. All I was trying to do was reach for something on the bottom shelf, and I couldn’t…

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Feel Empty (MM #3684)

I don’t know about you, but there are just some days that I wake up and feel empty. There isn’t any rhyme or reason; it just happens. Some days it can last a few hours, or it can last an entire day. I wish I knew how to prepare for days like these, but sadly…

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Pay The Price (MM #3666) 

When you’re in your teens, you never worry about the future. Adulthood is just a vague concept. But as we learn, you always pay the price at some point. When I was a teen, I did whatever I needed to be a better basketball player. I never worried about the outcome later in life…  

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Aches And Pains (MM #3134)

As we get older we all experience periodic aches and pains. It doesn’t matter how old you are, we’re all dealing with a little good and bad. I checked up on my father yesterday, and you’ll never guess what we talked about…

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Every Morning (MM #2696)

Have I ever mentioned that it’s not much fun getting older? I kid; of course I have. In all honestly there is only one problem I experience every morning when I get up…

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Every Night (MM #2601)

As we get older, sleep becomes more and more of a challenge. That’s because every night as you go to sleep you find another part of your body in pain. For example each night it can be your back, your neck, even your knees…

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Quiet Time (MM #2436)

Thanksgiving preparations have begun for many across the USA. However, I have a feeling we’ll be having a quiet time this year. We’ll be spending the holiday with my in-laws and all of the nieces and nephews. But many of us are hoping the holiday will be quiet and calm…

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Cultural References (MM #1856)

Face it, we’re all getting older. But it’s not the number or even the aches and pains that make you feel old, it all starts with cultural references. These days your cultural references tend to indicate not only how old you are, but also how old you feel…

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Old Folks Home (MM #1852)

Sometimes I look around and fell like I’m living in an old folks home. Right now both my wife and I are using heating pads to help with our aches and pains. I guess that’s just a product of growing old. At least that’s what I’m telling myself…

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Walking Uphill (MM #1594)

I’ve never been known as a guy who likes exercise, that’s obvious. But even when I want to get some exercise I have to watch out when walking uphill. For some reason I’ve often strained my legs when doing something so simple, even for a short distance…

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