This is as bad as it has been since my open heart surgery In June. The pacemaker incision site in my upper left shoulder combined with pain in my lower left rib cage below my heart is really bad. And I’m not a happy camper. I also,have a little shortness of breath because when I…
32 The Birches,Roslyn Estates. The Coopers moved there in August 1967 I went to high high school in Roslyn I’ve lived in or been part of Roslyn pretty much ever since then I lived there until 1971 and then went away to college. But I always. Seemed to come back to Roslyn. We bought a…
My older brother was a dog. If I ever write my autobiography, this will be the title of the book. Or maybe the title will be Everything Important I ever learned, was from a dog. You see when I came into this world and my mom and dad brought me home from the hospital, there…
In one of my recent articles I wrote about how we are going to make the VEGAS VOYAGERS great again and build it back better than ever before. I believe that with all my heart. Our travel club has achieved great success and we have truly brought thousands of people together through the love of…
A number of people have said that 2019 was not a very good year for us. It started off with Jonathan breaking up,with his girl friend and moving in with us for 3 months. It was a bad time for him. Than Sharon,s father got really sick in April and passed away at the end…
Earlier this evening I got a call from a gentleman seeking my imputes as he decides what kind of treatment he will do to treat his prostate cancer. Since I was treated almost 15 years ago at Lomé Linda University hospital I serve on a panel of patients who,can be contacted to give information on…
I really am blessed. And on some crazy level my open heart surgery back in June has been a blessing as well. Since June my nights have become adventures in awareness. I lay In Bed from usually 11 pm until I fall asleep and read or listen to music. And I have discovered so many…
For as long back as I can remember I make Potato Latkes for Hanukkah. It has become a family tradition. Well today for the first time my grandson Jake was my helper. He helped me peal the potatoes, he mixed the batter and was a huge help. I hope I am passing this tradition on…
On this Shabbat I am thinking all about Temple Beth Sholom., the most important institution I my life and all that’s happened there since I’m 14 years old. Listening to Macabeat music stirs these flashbacks. So many influences on my life. There are so many that enter my mind. Being youth group president, being Men’s…
My new normal is getting into bed about 10:30 laying on my back and listening to a lot of music. And I actually like it. I might not fall asleep until 3 or 4 am but I’m usually calm, mellow and relaxed. It’s nice. And at some point Sharon will wake up and we’ll talk…